Bus Basics
What should you check to make sure you are getting on the correct bus?
The bus number, route, and direction
What three things should match before you enter an Uber or Lyft?
The driver, vehicle, and license plate
What information should you know about your destination?
The name and complete address
What should you do first if your ride is late?
Stay calm and check the app, schedule, or ride information
Name one person or service you could contact if you became stranded.
A trusted person, transportation service, treatment team, case manager, or emergency services when in danger
If the bus costs $2 each way, how much is the round trip?
$4
Where is usually the safest place to sit when riding alone?
In the back seat
Why should you charge your phone before leaving?
To access directions, contact help, or manage a ride
Your phone dies while you are away from home. What information would be helpful to have written down?
The address, return directions, phone numbers, and emergency contact
You have $20. The bus costs $4 round trip, and Uber costs $30 round trip. Which option fits your budget?
The bus
Name two things you should bring when riding the bus.
Bus pass/payment, phone, ID, written address, or emergency contact
A driver offers you a cheaper ride if you cancel the app. What should you do?
Refuse and keep the ride inside the app
Name three things you should plan before leaving.
Destination, transportation, departure time, cost, return trip, or backup plan
What can you do if the Uber or Lyft price is too expensive?
Compare prices, wait if safe, take the bus, or contact a trusted person
You take medication that makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. What should you consider before traveling alone?
Wait until it is safe, contact a healthcare professional if needed, or ask a trusted person for assistance
Your appointment starts at 10:00 a.m. The bus trip takes 30 minutes. Should you take the 9:15 or 9:45 bus?
The 9:15 bus
What can you ask the driver instead of saying your name first?
“Who are you here to pick up?”
The trip takes 25 minutes and your appointment begins at 2:00 p.m. Is leaving at 1:45 early enough?
No. You would arrive late
You feel unsafe while waiting at a bus stop. What should you do?
Move to a well-lit public location and contact someone for help
A stranger at the bus stop asks where you live and whether you live alone. How should you respond?
Do not share personal information; move away or seek help if uncomfortable
What should you do if you realize you missed your bus stop?
Stay calm, tell the driver, exit at a safe stop, and check how to return
The vehicle’s color matches the app, but the license plate is different. Is it safe to enter?
No. Do not enter; move to a safe place and contact the company through the app
Why is it important to plan your return trip before you leave home?
So you do not become stranded or run out of money
Your ride is canceled, you have limited money, and your appointment starts soon. Name two safe actions.
Contact the appointment location and check another verified transportation option or trusted support person
Your usual bus is canceled, your phone is almost dead, and you do not have enough money for Uber. Name three safe next steps.
Move to a safe public place, conserve the phone battery, check the next bus, call a trusted person, or notify the destination that you will be late