At Night, This Bus Doubles As a Homeless Shelter | Short Film Showcase

Line 22 is the only bus route that runs 24 hours a day in Silicon Valley. At night, homeless people have made it their informal shelter in an effort to avoid sleeping on the street. This situation is in stark contrast with the image filmmaker Elizabeth Lo had of Silicon Valley, which is why, in the course of a week, she joined them on the bus line. "Hotel 22" is a poignant Op-Doc video that captures a crude reality of homelessness that may have gone unseen.
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[@madmarkthepyro5247]

Seems like a lot of us are always one step away from being homeless. I've been there. God bless everyone of them.

[@hysteri]

MadMark the Pyro Luckily you weren’t fully there

[@onegerard1]

@@hysteri think you read that right.

[@OneLove-vn2yo]

There is no god

[@tonka5]

Its true. Been there. Few solutions exist.

[@erinmeggik391]

Welcome to 2022... 🙄

[@sheilaboone8081]

Just when you think your life is bad 🙏 May We Always count our Blessings!!💖💖🙏

[@queenchinaza2580]

God Bless these people. We never know what could happen in our lives

[@sheilaboone8081]

@Elon Musk Amen🙏

[@rj20za]

It's a cruel human-world when prisoners have more resources and satisfaction than the homeless and sick.

[@spoonages]

That is so true

[@anthonydelgado2017]

not trying to sound rude or dumb but what do you mean satisfaction?

[@plqskov1504]

Try spend a month in a federal prison see how that will work out for you buddy

[@rj20za]

TonyIs NotGone They have more privileges than others like homeless people. Wow you killed someone here's a nice warm bed and a plate of food, feeling sick go check the nurse and get medicated. Not to forget those who have links inside can get way more

[@johnsanvictores6639]

I'd rather be free and homeless than a prisoner.

[@LambentOrt]

When you're homeless, not even sleep is your friend.

[@tashawade8875]

What do you mean by that? that sound sad.

[@pankourlaut]

No, sleep is scary because people might steal your possessions while you sleep.

[@user-ti4dl8tw7h]

Nor the toilet :(

[@pauljefferson9538]

Or deodorant

[@erinmeggik391]

Many people live in their cars...

[@kaydee1486]

living in new york I've heard a lot of stories about the bad treatment they receive at the homeless shelter, which is why most of them prefer to sleep on the train and busses..

[@avpdallas]

How bout the bad treatment they received as birth you numb-nut! Birthing new born babies in poverty by dysfunctional breeders is the REAL problem. Blaming never enough tax payer money to 'fix' it as a solution is the REAL problem. You want a solution? Prosecute birthers for child abuse, tie tubes and lock them up. Prosecute sperm donors for child abuse, casrate them and lock them up. . . . . PROBLEM SOLVED.....any questions?

[@avpdallas]

I'd be OK with that but my taxes go towards paying what it takes to fund public school education ($3,000.00 per child per year). For the ones that pop them out in poverty for tax credits...is what I have a problem with

[@alexcarter8807]

@@avpdallas The USA has a policy of denying birth control to everyone but the rich.

[@avpdallas]

Money has nothing to do with doing the right thing by not birthing a vulnerable defenseless newborn into a child abusive impoverished environment with no chance to breakout of that cycle. So rich of not rich, do the right thing and you'll come out ahead every time (especially in the USA). Thoughts?

[@lafl1380]

@@avpdallas stupidity in written form, regurgitating old misinformed talking points.

[@gorncaptain7460]

GOD BLESS THAT BUS DRIVER.

[@PayUp13]

He didn't even want 2 turn on the heater 4 them🤔🤔🤔

[@paulohara6727]

@@PayUp13 Couldn't he give them a bit of heat?

[@marcenalamb7294]

The bus driver kept the bus cool because of germs and the smell. I drive a city bus as well.

[@TruBlue357]

@@nickimillennium3748 Read the comment above you, It might sound cruel but that's the reason why.

[@smallisbeautiful2808]

This is why real estate speculation "gurus" like Dean Graziosi and useless gas bags like Tony Robbins need to be physically tortured (preferably via enforced 24/7 sleep deprivation while standing nonstop on bare concrete outdoors in the elements) until they WANT TO "off themselves"!

[@karmelbythebay1]

Happening in one of the most affluent regions of the country. My mother works at Stanford University and recently found out that one of her coworkers has been homeless for a year and sleeps at the train station. This can happen to anyone

[@annapaulikonis2433]

Karmel Pogue Exactly.

[@shellyclark887]

She can write letters about real estate titles to force feedback

[@wheelfan100]

Liberal polices don't help either

[@justtheguynl19]

UA mom sud date him

[@MrEdHasibuan1996]

@@wheelfan100 what policies? Like allowing landlords to jack up real estate prices as much as possible? Very liberal..

[@sudipchatterjee]

I'm literally speechless. That's what a person with a camera and vision can do. And the story told here is true in my country, India, too. I guess THIS truth is universal.

[@CoopyKat]

@Sudip Chatterjee I'm sure this is true in every country, it's disturbing and depressing.

[@roxnpennies]

Us folks with a roof above our heads and a soft mattress waiting for us at night complain about our homes not being comfortable enough while these poor people have to pay a bus fare for a safe place to lay their heads. My rant sounds cliche but I was just reminded I don't have much to complain about.

[@ian-vx7vl]

stfu

[@Dan-gj1hz]

Ian, you are a pos

[@roxnpennies]

BuckGreywolfe , You can't eliminate it, no way no how, but you can alleviate it some.

[@nicolspony8815]

I have never complained

[@dylanprescott2784]

I am living in a studio apartment I got a bed tv ps4 laptop food this is living like a king to me. The streets are no place to be for any one I was on the for five years and I am young only 26 but these people can barely walk and there elderly I don't understand the U.S we really aren't that great of a country we are one the riches Countries in the world and the we have in America for every 1 homeless person there are 15 vacant houses but we don't let them live in them just because they don't have the money we could take one house like a 4 bedroom and put 8 people in it that's better then living outside. And the fact that we spend more money on the Military then every single country combined adding all the money the rest of the world spends on the military we spend more then the entire world

[@shoaibzama8561]

My eyes left with tears 😿 What kind of life people are living on this planet I thank God for everything Feeling blessed

[@tashawade8875]

Praise Him, and it's great to be thankful.

[@Beautiful13818]

Amen

[@blindianswirltwo2986]

In my hometown of Oakland, California the city buses are as full at night as they are during the day with people with no place to go. It's safer on the bus to sleep than out on the streets exposed to the elements and surrounded by predators. Many of the homeless have family but have burned down bridges with loved ones due to their drug addictions and mental problems . Very sad.

[@mr.nobrains5973]

Blindianswirl Two very well said. I am also a bay area native.

[@ConcreteRiver]

Blindianswirl Two mostly drug addiction which causes the mental illness.

[@deepinthestreets5351]

Thx facts

[@jennifersandoval1661]

I too live in Oakland and it’s sad I wish I had money I would build a homeless shelter we need one especially in east Oakland there’s so many tents under the bart on east 14 and by San Leandro blvd we need to end this homeless epidemic

[@juliagrossmueller5739]

Yep i am bay area native as well..

[@MoroccoGamer]

i hope all the homeless people find a home someday

[@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay]

*Afford ($, mind, and background check)?

[@shakershark2910]

Rv

[@waitnotable]

hoping is not enough ..

[@gregorys5555]

I was homeless for six years in Los Angeles and i live in a homeless shelter had a job and manager to get a A.A.Degree. i learned everything from those homeless peoples at the shelter the skill that help me to survive in Los Angeles. My heart goes out to them.

[@thecoldhardtruth6819]

MoroccoGamer hope not as good as making more tent city's for them and it on private property that cop's can't come on with out a warrant

[@OB.x]

What an amazing short film documentary. Not a single word said by a narrarator. You let the silence, the visuals tell an amazing story. That was wow.

[@pattimarshall5856]

Thank you for this bus and driver.

[@phoenixray890]

He did nothing.

[@mikevega07]

Driver wasn't playing

[@robertsaldanajr6954]

I used to sleep on the bus just like these folks...I know how it is. I thank God, that He picked me up off Skid Row ...I now live in West Virginia with my fiance in an apt..with my fiance. Iwill never forget where I came from...I pray 4 those still struggling!

[@ItsYaBoiiiDB]

Wow your lucky I don't have a girlfriend

[@GyseleTomlinson]

hopelessness is all around. be kind to one another, show compassion.

[@christinenewhouse1264]

If you pass a homeless person, please dont ignore them...Try to help: hot coffee,blanket,shoes,clothes,money...Little things make a big difference for someone who has nothing...God bless and please give and have some compassion..

[@annapaulikonis2433]

Gysele van Santen-Tomlinson We are all Gods children.Amen.

[@brianwilliams5662]

Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrr they could just get jobs?

[@winddragon777dog4]

Brian Williams they can not simply get a job plus you have to pay also

[@imluvinyourmum]

Were you not listening to how rude that person asking for the heater on a bus he is squatting on was? No wonder Americans talk about public transport like they'd rather walk 10kms lol.

[@lelandpaul688]

I was homeless for one year so I understand what these folks are going through and with the resources of this country these situations are inhumane.

[@michi.kakera]

my parents won't let me help them... but one day when I grow up, every homeless person I see I'm gonna help. Cross my heart!

[@deltasquad8817]

I hope you enjoy being broke

[@iammotley9212]

🕊🕊🕊

[@Beautiful13818]

God bless you

[@pocketslife8963]

I do it now and can barely feed my family but just think about how God loves us and spread that everywhere u go God blessed me so much and that's more than enough I pray he bless u with whatever in life u desire

[@jennywinter3025]

Ok

[@kmbrother13]

As someone who lives in nyc and has friends who were/are homeless. this is heartbreaking. i just can't understand why people are being so cruel as to dismiss people who are homeless. admittedly i do see homeless folk who I'm sure are there for drug reasons. However the fact is, this is an issue and in one of the most richest countries, people shouldn't be homeless. 😳

[@KrazyKrzysztof]

yea NYC rent is a joke

[@stevenliang3213]

Kmbrother Teddy : Actually, the fact it is a rich country means there should be homeless. The gap between the rich and poor...does that not make sense? Also, go read up on capitalism. For such a society to thrive, there has to be poor people. Like it or not

[@nikhilsukumar23]

The religious cheat us by following poor saints who loved the poor and needy. The saints who started religion loved the poor and wanted to change the world. But instead of changing it the religious are killing the poor.

[@ncalchic1085]

This short film speaks volumes without many words being actually spoken. That's when you know what you've just witnessed is powerful. Bless them all! No one chooses homelessness and it's a far harder life than anyone who hasn't experienced it personally can ever imagine.

[@margaritadikanti9062]

Broken souls...more than just sad!!!

[@gabem6362]

after watch this ,I remembered my bottom and thank god for the strength it gave me ,though pray ,to leave and join society proud and sober ! amen

[@waterheaterservices]

Gabe Mesa Amen Gabe. Amen. Praise God.

[@tashawade8875]

Always thank God for giving you strength. Glad you are sober.

[@nicodelatorre3431]

U give me hope tho.

[@steventorres2816]

Amen Gabe, stay Blessed Brother Ache para ti.

[@andymorris358]

This breaks my heart. This puts things into perspective in a BIG way. We all need to judge a little less and love and help a little more. We are all people with different lives and struggles. Some more than others. Who are we to tell anyone how they should live their life when we don’t LIVE it?

[@aggt9266]

Wow this blew me away at the end because I realized this is the VTA which is the public transportation here in my hometown San Jose

[@ilaislay6011]

im so ungrateful. i realize it now.

[@tashawade8875]

At least you admit it. I hope you become grateful truly

[@epramos6800]

In the mid 2000s when gas prices where the highest, I started taking the the bus to travel the six miles to work. I did it for 8 years. I miss the sounds of the bus.

[@johnnguyen5711]

it sad that there are still people who doesn't sympathy for the homeless one

[@aperfecte]

the same shit needs to happen to those people for them to understand

[@cutebunbun1212]

its difficult for homeless people to get jobs though :/

[@svot]

It's hard for them to get jobs, they have nowhere for them to be contacted, they need nice clean clothes, they have to smell nice. It's hard.

[@Naurto58]

+NYC Trey They dont have minimum education. Lets say they do,since they are homeless they have no credentials. So any simple job wont be accepting anytime soon.

[@stephenlukner6929]

Eh I don't care about them

[@reerbaadia1896]

homelessness will never end because it is a very complex issue. anyone who thinks that they can solve it hasn't got a clue. Most of it is mental, the financial issues are the side effects.

[@brendalaprince1466]

What's some complex about putting over a roof over someone's head. We are one of the riches countries in the world, and no one can come up with a solution😳build a bunch of tiny houses, and put them in them.

[@ladylabyrinth6345]

@@MustaphaRashiduddin-zx7rn and sickness and abandonment at a young age

[@saimanda_]

ReerBaadia mental, financial and society based.

[@njorogewangari7938]

The top 8 billionaires own more than 50% of the world's poorest population. There is money in our economies, however the wealth distribution is unbalanced. So sad to see my fellow brothers and sister going through hardship in 2017. God bless them

[@brianwilliams5662]

THEY EARNED THEIR MONEY you dope

[@nikhilsukumar23]

Yeah, the big mall owners, shell, hospitals, stars, celebs KZbinrs all earn billions. And they can't build a collective shelter for Americas homeless. The celebs steal the poor stories and make millions through films, but they never return the favour. Cheap stars Madonna

[@robstravels3380]

More like born with a silver spoon in their mouth. It’s not possible for someone like me or you to make billions. Wake up and stop being brainwashed.

[@chrism6904]

Life isnt always fair. Sometimes you pull the short straw. You and *ONLY* you can change your fate. Im sure there are millions of poor people around the world who have changed their life for the better. It happens every day.

[@chrism6904]

@@robstravels3380 I don't need billions, I'd be happy will 'millions'. And that's totally obtainable. If you can't be happy with that kind of money, there is something wrong.

[@MotivationGarden]

I cannot imagine not having a place to lay my head. God bless the drivers. Keep everyone safe.

[@ravendevino6419]

When I was homeless, we didn't even have night busses in my area, so it was either the shelter, which was always full, or the woods.

[@valeriebenson2361]

A blessing to all who reach out to others. These videos show that the wealthy who hoard their money are nothing compared to those who share their hearts. I have lost everything and rebuilt due to illness and those with love kept my spirit alive. Belongings can be replaced. Goodness cannot.

[@annapaulikonis2433]

valerie benson God Bless You.

[@MrNastydread]

Amen Sister, we may be different races, ethnicities, cultures and religions but we are all Human and we all can and should show love, no matter what the difference.

[@Eyeris625]

lots of elderly people

[@idaliihernandesss924]

I remember these harsh times. My mom and my 2 sisters and I stayed at shelters and once stayed in a park in a snow day. I’m glad and grateful I’m not there anymore .

[@terrismith9662]

This is my worst nightmare. How many of us are just one step away from being homeless?? Appreciate what you have and be kind to those who have nothing. It seems like there is no compassion from anyone these days.

[@KV-mz8ro]

This is sad. I'm so sorry people have to go through this. I wish there were enough shelters, resources and programs available so that people could actually do better and save money to get back on their feet. God please help homeless people everywhere. Amen.

[@belugaabs]

i wish i could find the way to help them...

[@obeyjesus1973]

syarifah sadiyah Could we brainstorm?

[@milkisgoodforthesoul9284]

Show them deh way

[@resksmith4742]

syarifah sadiyah let them live with you

[@rikoea6530]

It's Silicon Valley, nobody can afford to live there even when they have jobs in the tech sector. These people need transportation to middle america where the cost of living is far cheaper. I don't know their situations, but it might be easier for them to get jobs and more help in the states with the lowest unemployment rates. All of California's resources are going to support illegals, and the state is struggling financially. It's better to change locations.

[@christinenewhouse1264]

You can, by just helping one homeless person...little things make a big difference...if you cant do that, just give food,clothing,shoes,hot coffee or money..whatever you can give they will appreciate.God bless.

[@thebigoaktree8401]

To bad its more people like that one guy verbally assaulting the defenseless homeless (at the back of the bus) out there in the world, not caring, and blaming the victims. Coward. A little empathy goes a long way. I know, I have been there. Salute!!!

[@patton1977]

Sometimes I hate this fuckin world we exist in

[@KevAlberta]

All the time*

[@nevamind3334]

It's not even the world it's the wickedness of the people that make these poverty situations happen.

[@VasilyKiryanov]

it's the wickedness of SOME people

[@lijoman6168]

I live in Afrika. Kenya to be specific. I've known poverty. We have people living in the streets, some in villages die of hunger during the very rough drought seasons in areas like Turkana. Food aid is sent during those times. we are never proud of the help from the west. Have you ever spent money that is not yours? There is no pride in that. But you cant refuse help when you really need it. During good weather, there is plenty for the cattle and people to live on though. This video has made me thank God even more for the little I have. May the homeless find his salvation too. My only problem is with them being homeless in America. You see, the America I knew growing up was a very programmed one. My first encounter with America was through The Matrix movie. The fascination was with the cars, the cleanliness of the city and the general futuristic look of the whole "new world". To me, it was entertainment, i dint understand English. I have watched the movies severally ever since and now, i have a better understanding of the movie because i can understand English. I must mention too that it was my first time to watch motion picture as it was shown in a village square with a local cinema van (Factual Film Ltd) that had brought free mosquito nets. We were seated down on the dust. So you get how America was fascinating? Of course I watched other fascinating movies and i admired the west more and more. To me, being homeless in Amerika makes me think of one Forbes interview where Warren Buffett and Jay-Z were talking on the power of luck and Warren Said something what sort of sounded to me like "he was lucky being born a white male in the 30s as blacks and women didn't have the same opportunities they have now." From that statement, i deduce my comment to the poor and homeless in Amerika "You are lucky to be born in Amerika where child mortality rate, unemployment, disease, poverty and death rates are significantly lower than the rest of the world. With all due respect, people there should do better. We know every society has its curse and poverty is not Amerika's. The point is, based on the assumption that Amerika is great, video's like these seem like a bad dream of "Afrika" in future. In other words, never had i ever imagine Amerika could be this dissolute.(Even though there are many good things there) I sincerely appreciate Kenya and Afrika as a whole for offering me a life less hostile, not as hard as that of sleeping in a bus in a city with millions of million dollar millionaires. I thank the almighty God and my ancestors spirits that however simple and primitive looking, most Kenyan's have a place they call "Ushago", your village home away from the city where should things get out of hand, you can always rush to and still be received with open arms even for a few days before you become a bother, because sometimes, that's all that a human being needs. Even better, most Afrikans have been and are increasingly being blessed with better quality of life and comfort: descent houses, wives, healthy children, family and social structures that still function. That's why i can comment on a youtube video while herding goats. Lastly, I thank KZbin and National Geographic for making me see clearly! Greetings to brothers and sisters in "Diaspora" Disclaimer! I welcome contrary and agreeable comments Your interpretation of the intent of the comment is excusable based on where you come from Forgive my grammar. I speak five and write three other Afrikan languages well though.

[@nickcallisdead]

Beautiful and inspiring view of life from a different perspective. Thank you for your words.

[@phoebegodiva-adeniyi5315]

Why is ok for Africans to judge Americans, but the reverse is disrespectful and considered racist? I’m an African American & it feels like people from Africa are constantly preaching to us. You have NO idea what it’s like having grown up in America. You have no clue that most don’t have family homes to turn to. Be grateful without preaching. Peace be with you.

[@arifshash192]

This is becuasee when u continously promote your country as the greatest in the world, the "freest" and the proudest being promoted in all forms of media, it should not be a surprise when countries that are "less developed" as westeners may call it, question the oh so great america and its people having no care and sympathy for thier own. why is it okay for america to label countries as less developed or deveolpin when in its own streets there are people starving and dying?

[@phoebegodiva-adeniyi5315]

Toronto Mans I directed my comments to the original post. Is Toronto in Africa now?

[@arifshash192]

smh delete your comment then redirecting the question i see. Stop complaining about others, focus on making things better that can contribute to the task at hand.

[@bharatpenumutchu6487]

It is no exegeration I have been on this bus...was really a depressing experience....

[@beethanyy]

sometimes I get annoyed at myself for only stopping at feeling sorry for them. True compassion comes with action. I've to work on it heh

[@MaleficHestia]

do not condemn yourself.

[@stevenconte4714]

At least you care

[@ChiaraSupernova]

Breaks my heart. There needs to be services to rehabilitate these people. It's so easy to lose everything. It could be me someday.... :-/ to those saying they have no sympathy for people who are homeless and could be working.....I went to college work full time and my dad still has to pay for my health insurance and car insurance and phone bill AND he is the one who sent me to college, I couldn't have afforded it without him. If someone who has gone to college and is working full time still can't afford basic necessities there's something wrong with america.

[@thelastwhiteguy1795]

This a mental health crisis. It would make anybody crazy.

[@tashawade8875]

Tell them Chiara! especially your sentence about basic necessities

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Funny how those who complain about not being able to afford things are the ones with $500 smartphones and drive cars with $500 monthly payments. No kidding you can't afford to live.

[@StCloud-ns7vt]

all humans have a right to shelter and basic standards of living. and no not everyone will be able to provide it for themselves. there needs to be a system of basic minimum living resources given to each citizen. similar to the Scandinavian one.

[@ErieCrackhead]

Thank you for this video!

[@pustel]

he did not put the heater on because of the smell..

[@gewizz2]

cold slows down bacteria multiplication

[@seshanweeraratne9581]

Lmao xD

[@Quzie112]

Lol

[@maryjanegreen7601]

he has a window he can open

[@TornadoOfSouls777]

Every day, many cases of Lysol are applied on the fleet of buses that run Rte 22... It's ridiculous

[@BenAziz007]

Wow! This is heart breaking. At least he keeps them with him during the night and off of the streets.

[@arbbell]

This is really sad.

[@largelife3653]

ITS NICE TO SEE THAT AT LEAST AT NIGHT THEY HAVE SOMEWHERE TO KEEP WARM🙂

[@greengrass4704]

God bless these people. The government needs to provide more shelters and free service for the poor. So sad. 😢🙏👏

[@kennethsalyers3809]

Thank You, every bit helps to feel safe for a minute

[@morganlast5498]

I naturally hate people and have not a lot of sympathy for much, but this breaks even my heart.

[@lateapex9420]

Says alot about a society when they will put their elderly out on the street.

[@micahdiazoni189]

More like a country

[@chrishagen-mcinnes9492]

its funny, we watch this thinking how can we help the homeless not be homeless. How about prevent homelessness in the first place.

[@pdxbuckeye]

Good job Elizabeth. I operated a city bus for 5 years and this is what I experienced when I drove the late night routes.

[@jennifercovin7144]

This just breaks my heart, I so wish there was more I could do for these people, God Bless

[@e.s.7520]

This can be anyone. All it has to take is that one powerful blow off your feet (via health, financial, emotional...any trauma). My heart is heavy seeing this because everyone's story and journey is different; no judgement here. Just hoping I can be a part of a solution starting in my area or at least the beginnings of one. One person at a time. ❤

[@dariuspk2850]

Why are humans so selfish and not help out homeless people? I'm not bragging or wanted to sound like a shithead, but I've given homeless people food or money when I pass them and it feels great seeing the smile on their face :) help each other out guys

[@theshermanator5156]

simple, because it's not our legal or moral responsibility.

[@ineedmyhat]

Humans almost always view people as either part of "us", or against us. Some people are polite and charitable to anyone in need while others chide them and disregard their plight. It's an inhumane but natural reaction. I just wish it wasn't the norm

[@Naurto58]

+Lemon Flavoured Bleach You can do whatever you want with your money, that's correct. Doesn't make you more of a being if you aren't responsive to what's around you though.

[@spoonages]

Because of the police

[@theshermanator5156]

+UniqueFun please clarify what you meant, your english is terrible.

[@_tardigrade]

This is heartbreaking to watch. God bless all the people on this bus.

[@mariafitts]

This breaks my heart and makes me realize how fortunate I am to have everything I have

[@davidsalas9013]

powerful... and shows real care for homeless in the valley. u dont know how fukn cold it gets out here. #respect

[@brendancurtin2038]

Now that's cool bus driver

[@shawntravelstheworld911]

God bless those bus personnel and the people they grace with generosity.

[@azerarrete242]

One of the world's best short movie ever made .

[@abisz007007]

This was shot and edited really well. Elizabeth

[@vkgiotis]

This is amazing. All that is require some space the size of a shipping container (or a bus in this case) could solve so many problems. Is there not one company in Silicone Valley that could provide a heating shipping container or a old bus for these homeless people to use a shelter?

[@bluemountaindrivepae]

vkgiotis Housing projects ruin neigborhoods.

[@ASSman864]

They would just fight anyways like in the shelters

[@he.6761]

God bless them all

[@dorseylandria6119]

Awwwwww, that's nice of the bus driver to let them ride.

[@MuhammadEgypt]

Seems like too many instructions, but I understand, this is for everyone's benefits.

[@KLASSCULTURE]

During the day in some areas it's the library

[@macbuff81]

Thanks for posting this. I think it is important for all of us to see this. It is humbling. These are our fellow human beings. I hope that we as a species will get to a society where such poverty no longer exists. Mental health and substance abuse do play a part in this of course as well. However, there are many working poor out there too.

[@willowb1527]

Breaks my heart to see all the homeless people. All those elderly just thrown away. Sad.

[@shelakroes990]

i cry to see this omg!!

[@GenerationNada]

Insane how the richest country in the world can't help their homeless.

[@MaleficHestia]

the richest country in the world is Dubai.. then Japan or China or Russia. america is on the top 10 richest but is not number 1.

[@GenerationNada]

***** america has highest gdp. therefor richest country.

[@luciusfucius]

Both of you are very wrong. The richest country in the world is Qatar.

[@MaleficHestia]

I just said america is on the top 10 but not number 1... where is Qatar? is in an Arab descent country? those Arabs been killing the money scene. Dubai I hear is very very lovely & just a big money eye candy.

[@MaleficHestia]

usdebtclock.org & you'll see america is in nasty debt.

[@soulofyahisrael6518]

Wow.. This is so heartbreaking.

[@michellelloyd4811]

No one sets out to be homeless and it can happen to ANYONE. No one should think they're immune to ending up without a place to stay. Treat the homeless with respect and dignity. After all it could be you.

[@shadowheadmaskedbandit1034]

Praying

[@ItsTheseMoments]

Great informative film. I hope all that see this think what if this was you and no where to go just to sleep. We are all human..

[@bayanaljuhani5474]

this is so sad.. i don't feel sad for the young homeless but for the old men and women how is so tired and sick.. thank God for the good life and health .. i hope if there any way that we do to stops humans suffer and misery.. so sad

[@tonyparris2013]

Why not the young?

[@orangeboy97]

Wow this puts things into perspective. I have no reason to complain ever.

[@mirandaceballos2158]

may god be with them to guide them and supply their needs.God bless you

[@elegantlywasted3251]

That was so sad

[@wallybelp1]

A very sad situation. Better warm and safe on the bus.

[@1209mnbv]

Oh my god this sooo eye opening!

[@AdvertisingArtTn]

I hope someone shows them love.

[@hmsdemolition8588]

I did THAT 1 time when i was living on the streets on SGV the bus line had. 1 bus 24/7. Running !! Them pll are called night riders

[@scottandsasha]

Makes me sad and really sad for the elderly and disabled

[@yeuxvseyes199]

I like the way no commentator talk just the pure natural and original song. Thanks nat geo.

[@sjcobra84]

Just when you think you have problems.

[@patlowney2834]

VTA Santa Clara County bus lines Route 22 I grew up in the SF Bay Area Route 22 goes from Palo Alto to Alum Rock up the El Camino Real.

[@dojasak707]

Pat Lowney yup

[@patlowney2834]

Bay Waterz Rize are you a VTA driver I knew quite a few of them. Do you remember A driver named Patrick Farrell. He's no longer with VTA. There's quite a story to the reason why he retired he was pretty much forced into it.

[@patlowney2834]

Bay Waterz Rize I think I probably rode on a bus that you were driving. Do you remember a driver named Mike sandez

[@patlowney2834]

Walking Journey No Doubt. About California. I think it's because stupid it's considered the normal in California. Perpetrators have more rights than law-abiding citizens. The best way to protect yourself in California is with the use of cameras. Even cops in California tend to demonize Law Abiding citizens. When I see these reports on TV about gang members mixing it up with cops I think to myself that's a win-win situation. Who cares which one gets whacked.

[@ninja.saywhat]

"who cares which one gets whacked" 👏🤣

[@enriquecarmona3456]

Wow, just wow. That was impressive.

[@Cvoor]

So sad, such a hard life to live

[@autumnortiz6782]

America what are we doing to our people

[@AnyoneAccount]

How is this an American thing people are poor all over the world

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

Every single Democrat-run city in the United States in terrible.

[@renecurry6551]

@@waterheaterservices 👄You are a hateful, lying po💩!!!

[@lub075]

Sixtynine solo they would rather bomb you first

[@rebeccamorris2728]

Remember things like this when you vote. Vote in candidates who want to change this sickening truth of our uncaring society. This could be you or someone you love one day. Let's start taking care of our sick, old, and disabled instead of throwing them away to die.

[@defpixel]

This is all thanks to democrats

[@richardfry2906]

defpixel You might have a point. The food pantries in my city are seeing fewer people showing up in the past 2 years. Things are looking up.

[@pakngahbam8577]

Nobody perfect..poor heart is everywhere

[@AllxLegitx808]

I always feel sorry when I see someone in need make me sad

[@user-pk7pi7jt2t]

3:55mins; I had no respect for the homeless gentleman swearing at and abusing the driver about getting "heat". None whatsoever.

[@Tavaras]

F 1 Especially when it is a good chance that the Heat is probably broken and blows out Cool Air

[@zahiditb1655]

who is cry ? please say not just me.

[@annapaulikonis2433]

zahid ITB MeToo.I cry also.GodBlessYou.

[@dehoedisc7247]

Zahid, not just you. Me too.

[@mas8844]

Who is crying

[@andrewjansen6008]

Im actually crying watching this

[@ericx4124]

That bus must smell horrendous.