Which Transportation is Best
You need to get to work. The bus costs $2, and Uber costs $15. You have plenty of time. Which is the better financial choice?
Bus
Your Uber costs $18, and you leave a $4 tip, taxes are $2 and service fees are $4. What is the total?
$28
Your Uber arrives, but the license plate doesn't match your app. What should you do?
Do not get in; verify the ride on your app
Your bus leaves at 8:15 AM, and it takes 10 minutes to walk to the stop. What is the latest time you should leave home to arrive by departure?
8:05 AM, but the earlier is safer.
Why is the cheapest transportation option not always the best?
It may take longer or be less convenient
You need to get somewhere quickly, but the bus has several stops. What other transportation option could you consider?
Rideshare
Uber or Lyft
Your plane ticket costs $120, and your checked bag costs $35 one way and on the way back home it cost another $35. What is your total?
$190
You are riding a crowded train, and someone is standing very close to you. What can you do to keep yourself and your belongings safe?
Keep your belongings close, stay aware of your surroundings, and move to a safer spot if needed.
Your appointment is at 10:00 AM, and travel takes 45 minutes. What time should you leave to allow 15 extra minutes?
9:00 AM
You are traveling somewhere unfamiliar. What information should you check before leaving?
Route, schedule, cost, and destination
A train is faster than a bus but costs more. What two factors should you compare before deciding?
Time and cost.
A rideshare usually costs $12 in Aurora, but during rush hour it costs $25. What could explain the increase?
Surge pricing or higher prices during busy times.
You miss your bus and have an appointment in 30 minutes. What's your next step?
Check another route or transportation option
Your flight has a 45-minute layover. What might happen if your first flight is delayed?
You could miss your connecting flight
A bus route has several transfers. What is one risk you should plan for?
Missing a connection
You need transportation every day for work. Why might using Uber every day become a problem?
The cost adds up.
You have $50.
A train ticket costs $30, and parking costs $25.
Can you afford both?
No, because the total is $55
You order an Uber after work. The driver arrives and asks you to sit in the front seat, but you feel uncomfortable. What should you do?
Politely ask to sit in the back seat. If the driver refuses or you feel unsafe, cancel the ride and request another Uber.
A bus arrives every 30 minutes. You miss the 9:00 AM bus. When is the next scheduled bus?
9:30 am
Your friend uses a wheelchair, and you're planning a trip together. What should you check before choosing transportation?
Whether the vehicle, stops, and route are accessible
You have two ways to get somewhere. Both cost the same amount of money. One requires you to switch buses or trains three times. The other takes you directly to your destination.
Which option would be easier, and why?
The direct route because you don't have to switch buses or trains, making the trip easier and reducing the chance of missing a connection.
Flight A costs $150 with a $50 baggage fee.
Flight B costs $185 with a free checked bag.
Which is cheaper overall?
Flight B: $185 versus $200
You're traveling alone, your phone battery is at 5%, and your train is delayed. What should you prioritize?
Preserve battery, find reliable travel information, and contact someone if needed
Route A takes 35 minutes but is often delayed by 20 minutes.
Route B takes 45 minutes and is usually on time. Which would you choose for an important interview, and why?
Route B may be more reliable
You have a job interview at 9:00 AM. The bus costs $3 and takes 50 minutes. Uber costs $22 and takes 20 minutes. What factors should influence your decision?
Budget, departure time, reliability, safety, and arriving on time