Any other buswánkers here?

I have now used the bus 5 times in the last 6 or 7 years, and every journey has been, well, fine. You have to go to the bus stop and look at the map to find out which number bus you need, but it's not too hard. Also, there's a sign on the bus which tells you which stop is next.

The only thing I don't understand is the bell which I think you're supposed to press to make the bus stop. I noticed, however, that the bus stopped even when no one pressed the bell, so who knows? I press it anyway, just to be safe, but I don't want to be identifiable as a noob. Any advice?

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I have now used the bus 5 times in the last 6 or 7 years, and every journey has been, well, fine. You have to go to the bus stop and look at the map to find out which number bus you need, but it's not too hard. Also, there's a sign on the bus which tells you which stop is next.

The only thing I don't understand is the bell which I think you're supposed to press to make the bus stop. I noticed, however, that the bus stopped even when no one pressed the bell, so who knows? I press it anyway, just to be safe, but I don't want to be identifiable as a noob. Any advice?

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Get your butler to press it, then you won't look like a **** :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I have now used the bus 5 times in the last 6 or 7 years, and every journey has been, well, fine. You have to go to the bus stop and look at the map to find out which number bus you need, but it's not too hard. Also, there's a sign on the bus which tells you which stop is next.

The only thing I don't understand is the bell which I think you're supposed to press to make the bus stop. I noticed, however, that the bus stopped even when no one pressed the bell, so who knows? I press it anyway, just to be safe, but I don't want to be identifiable as a noob. Any advice?

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Never, ever, get on a bus. that is the only practical advice I can offer, sc.

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I have now used the bus 5 times in the last 6 or 7 years, and every journey has been, well, fine. You have to go to the bus stop and look at the map to find out which number bus you need, but it's not too hard. Also, there's a sign on the bus which tells you which stop is next.

The only thing I don't understand is the bell which I think you're supposed to press to make the bus stop. I noticed, however, that the bus stopped even when no one pressed the bell, so who knows? I press it anyway, just to be safe, but I don't want to be identifiable as a noob. Any advice?

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Press it about four or five times - the drivers love that

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I have now used the bus 5 times in the last 6 or 7 years, and every journey has been, well, fine. You have to go to the bus stop and look at the map to find out which number bus you need, but it's not too hard. Also, there's a sign on the bus which tells you which stop is next.

The only thing I don't understand is the bell which I think you're supposed to press to make the bus stop. I noticed, however, that the bus stopped even when no one pressed the bell, so who knows? I press it anyway, just to be safe, but I don't want to be identifiable as a noob. Any advice?

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Never attempt to pay with anything less than a £50 note. They love big notes do those bus drivers. :nod:

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Originally Posted by World's End Stella

Never attempt to pay with anything less than a £50 note. They love big notes do those bus drivers. :nod:

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Can you still use cash on those London busses?

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I have now used the bus 5 times in the last 6 or 7 years, and every journey has been, well, fine. You have to go to the bus stop and look at the map to find out which number bus you need, but it's not too hard. Also, there's a sign on the bus which tells you which stop is next.

The only thing I don't understand is the bell which I think you're supposed to press to make the bus stop. I noticed, however, that the bus stopped even when no one pressed the bell, so who knows? I press it anyway, just to be safe, but I don't want to be identifiable as a noob. Any advice?

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Buses sometimes stop when no-one presses the bell because either someone at the bus stop signals that they want to get on, or because the next port of call is a Bus Stop rather than a Request Stop which means that the bus automatically stops there without anyone signalling that they want to get on, or signalling that they want to get off.

HTH :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Ash

Buses sometimes stop when no-one presses the bell because either someone at the bus stop signals that they want to get on, or because the next port of call is a Bus Stop rather than a Request Stop which means that the bus automatically stops there without anyone signalling that they want to get on, or signalling that they want to get off.

HTH :thumbup:

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That all seems clear, a. Thank you.

When you board the bus, have a chat with the driver lasting not less than 10 seconds
Passengers don't mind because they have all the time in the world

If you see an empty seat, sit near the aisle and spread your legs
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Originally Posted by Sir C

I have now used the bus 5 times in the last 6 or 7 years, and every journey has been, well, fine. You have to go to the bus stop and look at the map to find out which number bus you need, but it's not too hard. Also, there's a sign on the bus which tells you which stop is next.

The only thing I don't understand is the bell which I think you're supposed to press to make the bus stop. I noticed, however, that the bus stopped even when no one pressed the bell, so who knows? I press it anyway, just to be safe, but I don't want to be identifiable as a noob. Any advice?

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I'm a bus and tramwánker atm but it's all new to me as well, I think Ash has nailed it below tbh.

I'll say one thing about public transport though and that is the only thing I can find wrong with it is, err the public...

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I have now used the bus 5 times in the last 6 or 7 years, and every journey has been, well, fine. You have to go to the bus stop and look at the map to find out which number bus you need, but it's not too hard. Also, there's a sign on the bus which tells you which stop is next.

The only thing I don't understand is the bell which I think you're supposed to press to make the bus stop. I noticed, however, that the bus stopped even when no one pressed the bell, so who knows? I press it anyway, just to be safe, but I don't want to be identifiable as a noob. Any advice?

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Last time I used a bus was in the Seychelles back in the 80's, I think. There were no stops. People just got up and yelled 'debarque', to which the driver duly stopped and let them get off... Now that's service.