Taking overnight busses is not as dangerous or complex as some may make it out to be. However, you need to be very aware that they will be very, very cold. And I don't mean cold. I mean freezing. Antarctica style.
The reason given is that this will ensure that passengers don't get ill on the overnight journeys on roads which can be circuitous and potholed. Whether or not this is the best way to address the problem is another question entirely. When you see all the Venezuelans donning coats, hats, gloves, and pullovers, you'll know why...
Don't go unprepared - dress for the Arctic. You'll be glad you did!
