Should I greet the bus driver?

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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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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Do bus drivers like it when people say thank you? 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Please let him know I think he's great!” “I want to commend the driver of the route 115 on January 30 as he was amazing. He took the time to explain to me how to ride a different bus, explaining the map and even tried to hold the other bus for me. I really appreciated his help.

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

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