Do New York buses stop at every stop?

For the driver to stop the bus where you want to get off, push the tape strip located above and beside the windows. You need to signal your driver about one block before your desired stop. The bus will stop at the route's next stop. Stops are every 2-3 blocks, except for limiteds.



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Local buses will stop every 2-3 blocks upon request. If you want the bus to stop, you need to push on the black strip to request a stop. Otherwise, the driver will only stop if there is someone waiting at the bus stop to be picked up.

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