Out & about · Social story
Riding the bus or train
Boarding, paying, and getting off at the right stop.
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Before you board
Check the line number and direction on the sign. Have your ticket, card, or app ready to tap or show.
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Getting on
Let people off first, then board and tap/show your fare. Move past the doors so others can get on.
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3
Finding a spot
Take any open seat; offer priority seats to those who need them. Standing? Hold a rail.
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Your stop
Track the announced stops or a maps app. Press the stop button a bit before yours and move toward the doors.
Good to know: Unsure which stop? “Does this go to [place]?” to the driver or a rider is totally fine.
Reading the steps helps.
Practising the cues sticks.
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