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Do we say travel in a bus or on a bus?

For trains, buses, boats and planes, use “on.” You might say, for example, “I'm on the plane now. I have to turn off my phone.” For trucks, cars and helicopters, use “in.” You can say, “I'm in a taxi,” for example.



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GRAMMAR: Patterns with taxi• You say get in a taxi: He got in a taxi and left. ?Don't say: get on a taxi• You say get out of a taxi: Two women got out of the taxi. ?Don't say: get off a taxi• You say that someone is in a taxi: I read my notes while I was in the taxi.

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For trucks, cars and helicopters, use “in.” You can say, “I'm in a taxi,” for example. A simple way to remember whether to use “on” or “in” is this: If you can stand up or walk inside the vehicle, use “on.” If you can only sit in the vehicle, use “in.” You cannot stand inside of a car, for example.

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There are those who think saying “Thanks” to your bus driver is ridiculous. And perhaps hearing the word all day starts being monotonous and annoying for some drivers. Others see it as a polite thing to do, especially it's heartfelt. Regardless, it happens, and people do notice it.

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A bus driver, bus operator, or bus captain is a person who drives buses for a living.

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Bus drivers tend to appreciate the passengers who get on the bus with their pass or correct money ready or at least know where they want to be so that you can tell them the correct fare. A quick hello or morning / afternoon will be fine when boarding and any version of thank you when getting off.

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You usually take the same bus everyday to go to school or commute. The time and bus number (or school bus) rarely change. And when you say I will take the bus, an interlocutor can assume or know which bus you are taking.

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