Do people thank the bus driver in the UK?

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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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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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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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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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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Where I am in England that is the usual practice. 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.

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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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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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Does saying thank you upon exiting the bus, drive bus drivers nuts? No it won't. You'll surprise them as no one does but everyone should. Being thoughtful of others and thanking them for their service is good manners which everyone should work on to make this a better place to live in.

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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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Good Pay. Since the new deal that was announced in 2016, London bus drivers' starting salaries are a minimum of £23,000 per year. More experienced drivers can expect to earn more, but new starters won't earn less.

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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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Provide free meals. Bus drivers work long hours and must ensure that their passengers are comfortable and safe during the trip. Providing your charter bus driver employees with free meals from time to time shows your appreciation to them for their hard work.

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