Taxi
Does a taxi have a fixed route?
No
Does a bus have a fixed route?
Yes
Where should you wait for the bus?
At the bus stop, on the sidewalk
What is the best way to plan your taxi ride?
Schedule a pick up time
Which ride will typically take longer Cab or Bus?
The bus.
Because it will take a fixed route and make many stops
How do you arrange for a taxi to pick you up?
You call and schedule a pick up
Where do you wait for the bus?
At the bus stop outside
What personal information is OK to give out to other passengers?
Nothing besides your name
I am doing a large amount of grocery shopping. Should I take a taxi or the bus?
Taxi
You can take a bus to the store but you must take a taxi with your groceries
Which ride will typically be cheaper to take?
The bus
True or False
You can use the trunk space in a taxi
True
The estimated arrival time of the bus to the bus stop is 10:43 am. What time should I be at the bus stop?
10:33 am
Be there 10 minutes early
True or False
It's OK to wait on the street for your bus, that way they are sure to see you!
No! This is very unsafe. Wait on the sidewalk under the bus stop sign
If you are to be at work at a specific time, what is the best way to plan your taxi ride
Call and schedule in advance
Which mode of transport has 1 driver and many passengers?
City Bus
Will a taxi wait for you?
For example, while you are grocery shopping or in a doctor appointment
No, you must arrange a ride each time you need one.
Before boarding the bus, what should you wait for?
To wait for other passengers to un board first
You missed your bus stop and will be late for work. Who should you call?
Your boss and a staff member
You need to be to work by 9:00am. The bus ride is 1 hour long.
The first bus arrives at 7:30am
The second bus arrives at 8:30am
Which bus should you take?
The first bus. You will be late if you take the second bus
Which mode of transport provides a direct route to your destination?
Taxi/Uber
What information does your taxi driver need to know?
Where to pick you up, where to drop you off
Where can you find information on bus routes and schedules?
Online WMATA
route map
Google Maps
10 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive
If you have never taken the bus to a certain location, how do you check the schedule?
Online or with Google Maps
Which is cheaper? Bus or Taxi?
Bus