Imagine going on a relaxing spa vacation in the Italian Alps with your family and friends, only to have a bus driver take you on an unexpected detour! That’s exactly what happened to a group of tourists when their bus driver decided to take a break from his official route and drive his friends home. The scenic 20-minute bus ride turned into a 40-minute adventure, leaving the tourists furious and debating whether to report the driver to his company.
The Spa Vacation ️
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Sightseeing Adventure
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The Bus Driver and His Friends
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Off the Official Route ️
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The Unexpected Detour
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Dropping Off the First Friend
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Realizing the Situation
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Back on Track… Temporarily
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Finally, the Hotel
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Double the Time ⏲️
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Furious Tourists
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To Complain or Not to Complain?
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EDIT: Clarifications
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Unfair Stereotypes
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Thanks for the Support ❤️
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Should They Report the Detouring Driver?
After experiencing an unexpected detour on their scenic bus ride, this group of tourists is left wondering if they should report the driver for dropping his friends off at their homes. The 20-minute ride turned into a 40-minute adventure, leaving the tourists furious and questioning if they’d be in the wrong for complaining. What do you think? Should they take action or let it slide? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…
NTA for complaining about a 40-minute detour on public transportation.

Don’t be a Karen on vacation, enjoy the beautiful scenery

Report the driver for safety reasons, but in Italy, time is relative

Is it really a big deal? YWBTA if you reported.

Commenter defends bus driver’s detour, but faces backlash.

Italian bus drivers taking detours is common and acceptable.

NAH. Italian ski culture values helping friends and strangers alike. 20 minutes isn’t a big deal.

Debate over whether OP is an a**hole for reporting bus driver

Redditor calls out entitled complainer in hilarious clapback

Commenter calls out YTA for overreacting to 20-minute delay

Commenter calls out OP for being uptight abroad

Debate over a 20-minute delay on a holiday bus ride

Culture clash sparks YTA accusation, but can they adapt?

Commenter defends bus driver’s kindness against potential judgement.

Commenters discuss cultural differences in European public transport.

Fiery exchange over bus driver’s questionable detour in Italy

Italian commenter gets shut down for nitpicking a 20 min detour

Commenter receives backlash for calling OP the a**hole

Clarification needed: Is this an official city bus or not?
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Commenter defends bus driver, calls out entitlement.

Friendly bus driver takes detour, sparking debate about official routes

Commenter thinks it’s unprofessional and unethical for bus driver’s detour

Supportive comment encourages forgiveness and understanding

Commenter defends bus driver’s actions in Italian context.

Commenter calls out entitlement of tourists, advises cultural sensitivity.

Italian locals prioritize helping locals over tourists, lol

Bus driver takes detour, commenters debate YWBTA verdict

Commenter questions why someone would get furious over small inconvenience

Commenter defends bus driver’s detour, calls out ignorance. YTA
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Italian bus driver’s detour sparks debate on punctuality and context

Italian laissez-faire attitude shines in comment section

Going with the flow and embracing the unexpected during travel

Commenter questions if OP is YTA for cultural insensitivity.

Don’t let 20 min ruin your vacation ️

Commenter expresses concern for friends’ safety during detour

Commenter calls out bus driver for risking company reputation.

Commenter praises bus driver for prioritizing safety and comfort

Life in the rural areas is slower and laid-back

Commenter suggests complaining about bus driver’s detour

Driver’s detour sparks debate over ride-sharing etiquette

Relax and enjoy the ride Life’s too short to stress.
