Are you supposed to wave down buses?

You need to flag the bus down you want to catch and you need to do it not when the bus is right on top of the stop but a bit before it gets to the stop so the driver can pull over safely to pick you up. What do bus drivers do when they want to go to the toilet during the route?



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Many bus stops have multiple different bus routes go past the same bus stop before departing in their own direction. When your bus comes by you need to flag it down so that driver knows you want on the bus.

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If you want a bus to stop for you at a bus stop (or, in some rural areas where they don't have stops as such, any sensible place) you hold out an upraised arm so the driver can clearly see you want the bus. Can a bus driver accidentally close the bus doors?

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If the bus has a stop button, use it. Sometimes you have to pull a cord (usually around and above the windows) or press on a rubbery strip to do the same thing. Watch the other passengers and look around the bus. If there's no such device, or the bell doesn't work, speak up.

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Tap On, Tap Off for return journeys In addition, if you decide to make several journeys in that day your fare will be capped at the daily rate. Using Tap On, Tap off means you only pay for the journeys you have made and gives you more flexibility should your travel needs change.

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Mainly in order to maintain schedule. Traffic on the streets is highly unpredictable. There is a certain degree of uncertainty associated with travel times from one stop to another even when the bus way is grade separated from other traffic. In mixed traffic, there is no way to predict travel times at all.

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Tell the bus driver where you are going and whether you need a transfer and/or a change card. Transfers are only issued when you pay your fare. If you have any questions for the driver, please ask them when you board the bus.

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Avoid eye contact. Lean against the window and stretch out your legs. Sit on the aisle seat and listen to music to pretend not to hear people asking for the window seat. Place a large bag or multiple items in the empty seat to make it time-consuming to move.

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Assuming you want to exit the bus then you would say”I will get off at the next stop”. I will get down at the next bus stop.

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