Commuter students who depend on DOTS’ charter bus service for transportation to and from the University of Maryland face daily uncertainty about getting a seat due to budget shortfalls. The Department of Transportation Services runs bus routes on weekdays to campus from surrounding suburbs. But students who depend on the bus to get to class say they can never be sure a seat will be available. Many line up 30 minutes before the bus is scheduled to leave and sometimes still find themselves standing in the aisles or turned away, they said. Student concerns this semester come after more than a year of issues with commuter routes, such as the #141 bus. Students have long criticized the #141 for consistently long lines, delays and inconsistent service, The Diamondback previously reported. Read more at the link in our bio. / ✍️: Bridget Byrne, 📸: _giuseppesphotos