Why do people say on the bus instead of in the bus?

The preposition “on” is used when we are referring to a wide/big vehicle where we can walk inside of it (e.g bus, train, airplane. etc.). On the other hand, the preposition “in” is used when we are referring to a vehicle which is narrow (car, ambulance, etc.).



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The correct phrase is I am on the bus. You use on to indicate that you are inside the bus, but not necessarily in a specific seat, while in would typically be used when referring to being inside a specific area within the bus, like I am in the back of the bus.

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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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On a plane is correct. On refers to being on a surface, and a plane and other things such as buses and ships have platforms that are big enough to stand on. However, you can also say in a plane or bus, because in means enclosed in.

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If she gives you a blank stare but you see her often on the bus and she sees you often then maybe just give her a “hi” as you walk past and see how she responds to it. If you do smile at her and she greets you with a friendly smile back then introduce yourself. Be polite, don't ask her anything too personal.

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Stop Here or Stop here, please is fine, especially if both of you are speaking English as a second language.

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