One of the biggest shortcomings of Public Transit

It's public. I sat near the back of the bus today and a couple of yackers (people who talk the entire ride) were bugging. I finally put on my headphones and cranked the classical music to help me concentrate on my reading. Anyway, I guess if the bus is a giant water cooler then just talk. I find it's a great time to read or catch up on something. All I can say is that I probably need a new book if I'm that distracted.