Do Londoners thank bus drivers?

London is famous for its frostiness – so much so that lots of people feel silly saying 'hello' and 'thank you' to bus drivers in the capital. But it turns out that we should be greeting our dedicated drivers, with a new survey revealing they're happier when passengers are nicer to them.



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Why do people in England thank the bus driver when they get off? They do this in the rest of the UK too, and in Ireland - not sure about the rest of Europe. It's just a cultural convention around politeness and etiquette; thanking someone for a service provided (including a paid service) is very customary in the UK.

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To thank the bus driver, press “B” on PC, or down on the D-pad on console. A little message will pop up in the global chat to say you've done so, and then you're free to jump out of the bus and onto the map. Looting a chest will then count towards your challenge completion.

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How many people thank the bus driver? At the time of writing, a BuzzFeed poll had found that more than 15,300 people said they thanked the driver – 82% of respondents – while just 8% admitted to alighting in silence.

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Bus drivers are people who take extra precautions and get people to where they need to go. So as riders, we can at least say thank you. It might not mean a lot to you, but it'll mean a lot to the driver. The proverb of thanking the bus driver is not only something you should do every once in a while, but every day.

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They are thanked roughly five times more than any other profession, with drivers saying it is one of the best things about their job. Some 40% of them are thanked more than 50 times a day, which an overwhelming majority said positively impacts their wellbeing.

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A small survey of 77 drivers suggested a greeting from a passenger was meaningful to them, the researchers said. Of 116 passengers questioned at a bus station, 84% said they believed engaging with the driver had a positive impact, according to the findings.

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How much does a Bus Driver make over time in United Kingdom? Bus Driver professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £20,807 and £442,999 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £32,073 following the average career path of a Bus Driver.

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The Top Ten Rules of Public Transportation Etiquette
  1. 1.) Let passengers exit first. ...
  2. 2.) Give up your seat if necessary. ...
  3. 3.) Only take up the space you need. ...
  4. 4.) Be prepared to board. ...
  5. 5.) Keep your business to yourself. ...
  6. 6.) Respect transit staff. ...
  7. 7.) Respect the property. ...
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Why do you say thank you to the bus driver? Dozens of London bus drivers who were interviewed as part of the research said passengers greeting them with 'good morning' or 'thank you' have a positive impact on their happiness and job satisfaction. They said it made them feel 'respected', 'seen' and 'appreciated'.

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Because of the nature of the profession, work stress is a major factor for bus drivers. A bus driver's life is enriched by being exposed to daily stress behind the wheel.

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Passengers who greet bus drivers as they embark or disembark have a small positive impact on drivers' wellbeing, a survey has suggested. A pilot in Hammersmith saw stickers put on some buses to encourage people to say hello or thank you to the driver.

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Because of the variety of routes you drive, and the number of people who use your bus, you'll meet and interact with lots of different people every day. This makes driving a London bus an excellent job choice if you want to drive for a living whilst avoiding the more solitary hours of being an HGV driver.

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Public Transportation Etiquette Offer your seat to elderly or disabled passengers. If the train or bus is crowded, make sure you leave room for people to move around you. Avoid using the phone as much as possible. If you do talk on the phone, try to keep conversations brief and speak quietly.

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Everyone loves to hate riding the bus — passengers complain about cleanliness, overcrowding, timeliness and inefficiency. In a piece for Salon.com, writer Will Doig argues that disliking the bus is practically an American pastime, but buses are key to improving mass transit.

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While they're sometimes overlooked, school bus drivers deserve gifts just as much as other school staff members. Driving the bus is the most important part of their job, but the care they pour into the role is what makes them shine.

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How long does the average person spend on a bus? For example, traveling by bus or subway in the U.S. takes an average of 45 and 47 minutes, respectively. Driving time is an average of 25 minutes for American commuters.

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A typical bus company will contract you somewhere between 38 – 45 hours. Worth noting that there is almost always overtime to be had to boost your salary. But always make sure you do not exceed your driving hours to do it!

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