Are you somebody who is not accustomed to riding on buses? Are you considering taking the bus anytime soon? Riding the bus is not really difficult but there are certain things you must know before you give it a try. You will learn how to ride the bus with little hassle.The first thing you must do before becoming a bus rider is learn about your local bus system's fares and bus line routes. Download as much of this information as you can from the bus system's web site, if it has one. Also consider making a telephone call to your bus service.Do not attempt to board a bus without having exact change. Bus riders generally must insert money through a fare box without being able to get change from the driver. Bus drivers do not carry change because they want to reduce the chance of being robbed.Attempt to arrive at your bus stop at least six minutes before your bus is scheduled to arrive. If you do this, you will not miss your bus if it comes five minutes early, as I have seen it do sometimes.If you are walking to a bus stop while your bus suddenly appears behind you, run to your stop. Do not stop where you are and try to flag the bus down because many bus drivers will not stop for passengers away from a bus stop.If you are sitting down when your bus comes, stand up. Constantly be on the lookout as the arrival time gets closer and closer. If you continue to sit when the bus arrives, the driver will probably keep on going while assuming you do not want to get on the bus.What should you do if your bus picks up someone a few feet away from the bus stop where you are standing? Move up and board the bus because if you stay where you are, you will be left behind.What must you do if two buses are coming simultaneously and the bus you want is behind the first one? Walk down toward the second bus. If you do not do this, the driver on the bus in the back is likely to change lanes and pass the first bus, leaving you stranded.There might be times when you have to catch a bus at a station that serves multiple bus lines. In this situation, read the signs on the posts or bus stop locations to see where you must wait for your bus.Once you board a bus and pay your fare, walk past the yellow line at the front and look for a seat. If you must stand up, hold the rail above the seats. Read the signs to learn the rules and other important information. Pick up bus schedules off the racks. Read the maps on the bus schedules to learn what streets and places the bus lines cover. When you approach your destination, pull the cord alongside the seats to let the driver know he or she needs to stop.To use good etiquette and avoid being yelled at by the driver, do not stretch out on the seats or put your feet on the seats. The driver might not say anything about it at first, but he or she will eventually.Follow these steps to make your bus-riding experience smooth!
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