Bus Training!

Today you will learn to take the bus from the office, to your home!

Welcome!

Where are you going?

Hospital?

English School?

Home?

Open your book

What bus do you need?

What Time?

Check the book:

What time does the bus come?

Northbound vs. Southbound.

On your map and on the

buses, you will see either:

Northbound

or

Southbound.

Northbound vs. Southbound.

• Which one do you need?

• Where are you?

• Where are you going?

Northbound vs. Southbound.• If your destination is before

your location, use the

southbound bus.

• If your destination is after

your location, use the

northbound bus.

Northbound vs. Southbound.

Which one is which?

Southbound! Northbound!

If you don't know where to get off..

• Ask the bus driver!

• Write down the address you need to go to, show it to the bus driver, and he/she will help you get there.

What do you need?

Money or a bus ticket!

Time to go…

Go to the bus stop!

Check again

Check the time

Check that it is the right

bus number.

Time

Bus #

Wait for the bus

Stand by the bus stop

Make sure the driver can see you!

You

On Your Trip, Observe!

• What are the names of the streets?

• What does your stop look like?

The bus

When a bus is coming, check to make sure it is the right one.

If you have a bike…

Bikes go on the front on the bus.

Ask the driver for help if you have trouble.

Do you have children? When you get on the bus, look for the pole with a yellow stripe.

If your child is shorter than the yellow stripe, you do not have to pay.

If your child is taller than the yellow stripe, you have to pay.

$$

Free!

Time to Pay!

One Ride: $1.50

Make sure the arrow is pointing down!

Pay before you sit down!

Take a seat!

If there are no seats….

If you have to stand…

Make sure to stand behind the yellow line!

Again, Observe!• What are the names of the streets?

• Do you see any stores or restaurants?

• What does your stop look like?

• Tip: Make checkpoints to know what to look for so

you know you are close to your destination.

When you want to get off, ring the bell

The Transit

This is where all the buses come.

You can wait for your next bus or look at the maps to know where you are.

Across the street is central station…

Again, Observe!

• What are you seeing?

• What should you remember?

• Where do you buy tickets?

Inside Central Station

Waiting Area Café

Restrooms

To buy tickets…Look for the “Ticket” window in Central Station. There you can buy bus tickets!

If you ever need help…

Central Station has security and police. You can always ask for help

What if…

• You need to use two buses to get to your

destination?

• Then you have to ask for a transfer!

HomeBus 1 Bus

2

School

!

TRANSFER

Transfer

• With a transfer, you pay one time for your trip.

• When you pay for the first time, ask for a transfer.

Bus 1Pay

Say

:Can I get a

Transfer?

On the Next Bus,

• Once you get off the first bus, wait for the next bus.

• When you get on the second bus, do not pay. Use

the transfer ticket instead!

Bus 2Use the

transfer!

Transfer

• You can only use the transfer ticket one time, but

not on the bus you got it from.

• You have two hours to use it.

Bus 1

Bus 2

Let's practice!

• We want to get to GRIF!

• Where is GRIF?

• Where are we?

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=203748765258346171795.0004dd4ed8914346250ee&msa=0

What bus do we need to take?

• Northbound or southbound?

• Where is your home?

• What bus do you need to get to GRIF?

Good job!

Any Questions?

Now it is time for you to ride the bus!