Bus Basics
You are getting ready to leave the house to take the bus to work.
Name something you should do before leaving.
Pack your bus pass/ bus fare, check the weather, confirm the route and time
What 2 locations are important when planning your bus route?
You approach your bus stop, and see a sign that says 'STOP CLOSED'.
What should you do?
Look for the temporary stop/detour information and find the alternate stop.
You are going to work for the day.
Which 3 items are most important?
IDEAS
Work attire, Lunch bag, Work ID, Phone
Your bus leaves at 8:15 AM. It takes you 10 minutes to walk to the bus stop.
What time should you leave home at the latest?
8:05 is the latest you should leave.
You should always give yourself extra time to avoid unpredictable problems.
You get to the bus stop and realize you forgot your bus pass.
What are 2 things you could do?
Return home if there is enough time or use another payment method if available. Ask the driver for help or make another safe plan.
You find your bus route, but there are buses going in opposite directions. What should you check?
Direction/destination shown on the route and the correct stop.
You check your route at home, and discover your bus is not running today.
What should you do before leaving home?
Find an alternate route or another transportation option.
You are going to the gym. You have your phone and wallet.
What are 3 other useful things you may need?
IDEAS
Appropriate workout clothing/shoes, water bottle, towel, membership/access information, change of clothes.
Your appointment is at 14:30.
What time is that?
2:30
BONUS POINTS IF YOU SAY 2:30 PM
You are waiting for your bus. A bus arrives with a different route number than the one you planned to take.
What is something you should do?
Do not automatically get on.
Check the route number/direction and confirm it goes where you need to go.
Your first bus arrives at 3:42 PM. Your second bus leaves at 3:45 PM. You have to walk 5 minutes.
Is it possible to catch your connecting bus?
No. A 5 minute walk would make you miss the 2nd bus.
You accidentally get off one stop too early.
What is the safest thing to do?
Check your map/route, determine where you are, and safely walk to the correct location or next stop if you can.
You are taking the bus to an appointment you've never been to before.
What information should you have with you?
IDEAS
Appointment time, address, route information, contact information, identification/required documents if applicable.
You planned to leave at 1:00 PM.
It is now 1:20 PM and your bus leaves at 1:25 PM.
The bus stop is a 10-minute walk away.
Can you realistically catch the bus?
No, you would not catch the bus.
Bonus points if you explain WHY.
Your bus is arriving in 5 minutes, but you still need to get your backpack ready. What should you prioritize first?
Essential items first: pack essentials like your phone, fare/pass, keys, weather-appropriate clothing, and destination-specific items. Don't pack unnecessary items.
You need to take Bus 88 to get to your destination. When the bus arrives, you notice it is going in the opposite direction from where you need to go.
What should you do?
Don't get on. Check the route direction and wait for the bus going the correct way.
You are halfway through your trip and your phone dies.
Name 3 things you could use to help you continue your trip.
Saved or screenshot the route information, written address, bus information, asking a driver/transit staff member, asking a trusted person for help.
You are going to a job interview on a cold, rainy day.
You have room for only 5 items in your bag.
What should you prioritize?
IDEAS
Phone, resume, wallet, bus information, water bottle, umbrella, light rain jacket
Your appointment starts at 10:00. You need to walk 10 minutes and ride the bus for 20 minutes.
What time should you latest leave the house?
9:30 is the latest you should leave.
Bonus points if you say an earlier time :D!
Always plan in ADVANCE.
You are going somewhere unfamiliar. Your phone is at 12% battery, your bus requires a transfer, and you don't know the area.
What should you do to problem solve?
Bring charger or charge phone/use battery saver, screenshot/save route information, check transfer information, write down destination/address, bring essentials and allow extra time.
You are going to a new destination. You know the address, but you have never taken the bus there before.
What are 3 things you should check before leaving home?
Ideas:
Which bus/route to take, where to get off, what time the bus leaves and the walking directions from the bus stop to your destination
You are going to an appointment. Your bus is 20 minutes late, and your appointment starts in 10 minutes.
What should you do?
Contact the appointment/location, explain that you are delayed, check for another route/transportation option, and make a safe decision rather than rushing.
You are going to the grocery store.
Name 3 things you might need that you wouldn't necessarily need for a quick trip around the neighbourhood.
IDEAS
Grocery list, reusable bags, wallet/payment, shopping bags/cart, phone.
Your bus leaves at 3:00 PM.
It takes 20 minutes to get to your destination.
You want to arrive 10 minutes early.
What time should you leave home?
2:30 pm
Bonus points: if you said an earlier time!