[christiejay]

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They don't store the strollers under the bus, so you have to fold it and take it on the bus with you. Problem is at times when the busses are busy they fill every square inch of the bus with people standing, once the seats are full they continue to pile people (adults AND children) standing. So imagine trying to carry your stroller down an airplane aisle while people are in the seats. That is the downside. I understand why they do it for the most part our transportation experiences have been really efficient. But having a big bulky stroller in these situations can be exhausting.

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I have, a few times, seen a bus driver open the back door for somebody to board who has a bulky stroller so they won't have to carry it past everybody on the bus. However, this was during the middle of the day when the buses were not crowded. You would also have to get a considerate bus driver. Of course this may be against the rules now.

If you decide to take the larger stroller, just be prepared to squeeze it into a tight spot when you board the bus. Or as someone else mentioned, you might want to wait for the next bus rather than try to cram it onboard. The newer buses have extra space at the front, since the first few rows of seats now face the aisle. But the older buses are crowded all the way back.