Taking The Bus
The Problem
The bus is a form of transportation which can take a person who is in one place, and magically morph that person into the same person, only in another place. However, there is apparently little information available on how to do this.
The Solution
Taking the bus is more complex than the previous entry, Walking, and entails a detailed process. However, at any point where these directions involve walking, you can consult that entry for further guidance.
1. Determine which bus you want to take.
Many people do this by attempting to board each bus and asking the driver if the bus goes to their destination. However, a more effective strategy is to research in advance which bus goes to your destination. For example, if you're going downtown, a good choice would be a bus that goes downtown.
2. Go to the bus stop and wait.
Determine which bus stop is nearest to you. Go there and wait for the bus. It is preferable but not required that you research what time the bus is coming, then start waiting five minutes in advance of that time. If your town has a subway, be sure not to wait at a subway stop unless you intend to take the subway rather than the bus.
3. When the bus you want to take arrives, get on the bus.
The key here is that if people are getting off the bus at the same stop, you should let them get off before you get on. That way, you can occupy the same space that those people used to occupy. Many bus riders are surprised to know that people might be getting off the bus at any bus stop. By keeping this in mind, you can be prepared for the possibility and avoid feelings of shock and surprise.
4. Pay the fare or show your bus pass.
If you have a bus pass, show it to the driver. Otherwise, pay the fare. It is preferable to carry your fare money in either a wallet or some other type of money satchel in order to decrease the time for this step to under five minutes.
5. Sit down.
Many people prefer to stand in the aisle in front of the door. However, if there is a seat available, you will find it more relaxing to sit down than to stand. This will free the area in front of the door to be used by people who are boarding the bus or getting off the bus.
6. Do not make out on the bus.
There are a lot of appropriate places to make out. A key sign that you are in one is that you are not on a bus.
7. Determine when you are near your destination.
You are near your destination when you see stuff that is one or two blocks from your destination. At this point...
8. Pull the stop cord if no one has pulled it.
Many bus riders pull the cord and then nervously look around wondering why nothing has happened. If the "Stop requested" sign is lit up in this situation, this typically means that someone has already pulled the cord and the bus driver already knows how to stop. Only pull the cord in the situation that no one else has pulled the cord.
9. Start walking towards the door.
You will be exiting the bus through the door. Since you are one or two blocks from your destination, you will be at the destination relatively soon. Thus, by walking toward the door, you will be near the door when it is time to get off.
10. Get off the bus at the appropriate stop.
Here's where it comes full circle. At the point when your bus is at the stop you determined in Part One is the stop near your destination, the driver will open the doors and you should get off the bus. An expression of thanks such as "Thanks" is appropriately stated to the driver on the way out.
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