#Person1#: What's up, how are you?
#Person2#: I'm splendid. How about yourself?
#Person1#: Could be better.
#Person2#: So, have you been on the bus very long?
#Person1#: I got on about fifteen minutes ago.
#Person2#: How often do you ride the bus?
#Person1#: I usually just drive.
#Person2#: You have your own vehicle?
#Person1#: Yes, I have my own car.
#Person2#: So then, why don't you drive it?
#Person1#: I'm waiting for our President to lower the gas prices.
#Person2#: Smart.
#Person1# takes the bus these days because of the high gas prices.