How To Ride A Bus: 13 Steps (with Pictures) - WikiHow

  1. Step 1 Watch for your stop as you ride. 1 Watch for your stop as you ride. You probably have some idea how long you’ll need to be on the bus, but it’s always good to double check. Most buses have a screen at the front that displays the upcoming stop. Keep an eye out for yours so that you don’t miss your chance to get off.[11]
    • If you do miss your stop, that’s okay. You can just get off at the next one and walk back a few blocks.
    • Feel free to listen to headphones or read a book as you ride. Just make sure to look up every now and then to see where you are.
  2. Step 2 Press the STOP button or pull the yellow cord 1 block before your stop. 2 Press the STOP button or pull the yellow cord 1 block before your stop. When your stop is the next one, reach up towards the ceiling and either press the red “STOP” button or pull on the yellow cord. This will signal to the driver that they need to pull over at the next bus stop so you can get off.[12]
    • If you can’t reach the button or the cord, you can ask another rider to pull it for you.
  3. Step 3 Get off the bus using the rear door. 3 Get off the bus using the rear door. Head towards the back of the bus and make your way down the stairs. Leave the front door open for the people getting on the bus so you don’t cause a traffic jam.[13]
    • If you attached a bike to the front of the bus, make sure you tell the driver that you need to grab your bike so they don’t drive away.
    • If you’d like to, you can call out a quick “Thank you!” to the driver as you exit.
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