What did blacks do instead of taking the bus?

Instead of taking the bus, many Black individuals during the Civil Rights Movement opted to participate in carpooling initiatives or relied on walking to their destinations. This was particularly evident during the Montgomery Bus Boycott, where activists organized carpools to provide transportation for those avoiding the segregated buses. Additionally, some relied on rides from sympathetic allies or utilized alternative forms of transportation, such as bicycles. These efforts were part of a larger strategy to protest racial segregation and discrimination in public transportation.