I understand that, but isn’t that true to all stops we make? They can stop existing - for whatever reason?
I did 
Niantic has always said that transit hubs are fine, ordinary bus stops are not (unless they have unique art). I tried to expound on reasons bus stops are not, in themselves, eligible. There could be other reasons. Mostly I think Niantic doesn’t want their map junked up with dozens of identical boring things.
You can disagree that one factor for their disqualification could be: bus routes can change. And you can decide what to emphasize on your own nomination. I was just saying that if I were you: I would talk about the brick art, and hardly mention the bus stop, if at all, because it could be what AI (or humans) use to disqualify it.
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I understand that, and buy that argument! I didn’t know Niantic has “banned” bus stops, but now I know thanks
What I don’t understand sometimes is the argument it might disappear. Many stops might disappear - even though they are not just seasonal or temporary. There is never a guarantee a stop will last.
There is no outright ban on bus stops.
There are actually very few things in Wayfarer that are straight no.
This is because it’s global. Rather than pigeon-holing something because of a word, you simply need to constantly return to the fundamental
Is it at least one these - a great place to ……
Socialise
Explore
Exercise
In dense urban environments regular bus stops are simple identical street furniture. They don’t meet any of those criteria.
However for example there may instances where a bus shelter hosts some unique artwork. It would be the artwork you nominate as explore.
In very rural places around the globe where there are small villages the “bus stop and shelter” might have a completely different role in the community. It might contain a community noticeboard another good item to nominate. Often it is a wider focus point for that community but that can be very difficult to prove.
It can be that there is something very architecturally interesting. Again make the case.
So it is about looking at the criteria and having a critical honest look as to whether a case can be made for that place.
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