My inkling is that it was a purposeful bunch to deal with the longer air travel between cities with unsure route and space availability.  Hints include the fact they had these sleeper trailers ready for teams overnight nearby, and that, shown on a clip at CBS.com, the teams were able to watch the opening ceremonies…

My inkling is that it was a purposeful bunch to deal with the longer air travel between cities with unsure route and space availability.  Hints include the fact they had these sleeper trailers ready for teams overnight nearby, and that, shown on a clip at CBS.com, the teams were able to watch the opening ceremonies…

Teams have to take responsibility when they feel their taxi driver is lost.  Ask the driver to stop; abandon the driver; take charge to find directions, etc.