Rants & Raves: A standing obliviation

When an oblivious teen doesn't offer you the last free seat on the bus. Photo / Getty Images

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Rant
Hopped on the bus yesterday. Being peak hour it was crowded. One seat became vacant. At least 12 ladies were standing, some elderly. I was happy one of them might get a seat, but no, a male student sat down and continued to look at his phone, oblivious.
Sabrina

Rave
Thank you to the driver of the 655 bus leaving Glen Innes at 5.25pm on [Monday] who stopped when you saw me running from the train station to ask if I needed to get on. You're the best!
Kimi Tarei, Remuera

Rant
A "Keep Clear" sign is between two disabled carparks behind Remuera's Post Shop. Perhaps the owner of the large Merc is visually challenged? His car is often in that spot and significantly reduces the size of the disabled park to his left.
M Ward

Rave
On Monday I was wondering how to exit the Manukau shopping centre and get to the Southern Motorway. Nearby I found a couple who gave me directions. As we were getting into the car, they invited us to follow them. We expect country people to offer this but not in the city. I had no way to say "thank you" so I hope they're reading the Herald and know we're grateful for their kindness.
Janet and Bernard

Rant
I bought a chainsaw in Auckland and had it couriered to me in Opua and got it overnight. Rave! Unfortunately, the chainsaw was faulty out of the box. Rang the supplier and he immediately sent one up, this time using a different courier. A return courier sticker for the faulty chainsaw was in the box. Rave again. But here it comes; It got picked up in Auckland on July 31 and, after a lot of phone calls with the courier, I received it on August 11. The courier's argument was they don't do rural deliveries to Russell. I live in Opua.
Frits Schouten

Rave
My wife and I flew to Wellington on August 7, having booked and paid online to be met by an airport parking business. Didn't happen. I phoned the business and was told someone would collect the car. But we couldn't wait as we had a plane to catch. An Armourguard attendant, Jeremy, offered to hold the car keys. I told the parking rep this, and he said he knew Jeremy. After landing at Wellington, I got a text saying our car was secure. Huge ups to Jeremy for helping us out.
Peter Grace