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告别乘公交囧境：这些乘车小贴士你Get了吗？

Public transportation certainly has changed since the very first motorized bus appeared in 1895. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is that millions of people around the world continue to use buses daily to get to where they want to go. If you are thinking of taking a bus, here are a few useful tips that can help make your trip a successful one.

Before you get on a bus

First, decide exactly when and where you want to get on a bus and, of course, where you want to get off the bus. The easiest way to do this is to go online and search the name of your town or city — followed by the words “bus map.” After you fill in the departure and destination information, the website will tell you the number of the bus that will take you to where you want to go, and the time that bus will depart and arrive. If you want to pay for your trip with a bus ticket, or a bus card, you will need to buy one before you get on the bus. Make sure that you arrive at the bus stop at least a few minutes early so you don’t miss it.

While you are on a bus

Make sure that you first let passengers get off the bus before you get on. You should know that many buses only allow passengers to board through the front doors, while the back doors are used for passengers who are getting off. After you board, you can either put the exact fare into the fare box or swipe (刷) your bus card. You may need to stand if there are no seats available. Remember that seats closer to the front of the bus are for older people and people with special needs.

When you get off a bus

Press a button before you get to your stop — to let the driver know you want to get off the bus. It should make a sound. Be very careful when you get off — make sure there are no cars or other objects in your way.