How to Alert bus driver to stop without pushing Stop button
In London on red buses, is it ok if you are standing at the front of the bus to say “Can you stop at the next stop please”, instead of pushing yourself through the bus to press the Stop button?
The reason I am asking is because at the top near the driver it says not to obstruct or distract him.
Is this “distracting”?
What other ways could I alert the drive or do I need to press the Stop button?
public-transport london buses
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In London on red buses, is it ok if you are standing at the front of the bus to say “Can you stop at the next stop please”, instead of pushing yourself through the bus to press the Stop button?
The reason I am asking is because at the top near the driver it says not to obstruct or distract him.
Is this “distracting”?
What other ways could I alert the drive or do I need to press the Stop button?
public-transport london buses
edited 2 hours ago
David
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asked 8 hours ago
D ManokhinD Manokhin
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I don't understand the reason for this question. Just push the stop button.
– MJeffryes
8 hours ago
@MJeffryes if i am at the front and the bus is packed i don't want to push through a ton of people
– D Manokhin
8 hours ago
3
I too am struggling to understand the reason for this question. On every U.K. bus I’ve ever been on there’s always been a stop button to press close to the front of the bus and at least 4 other buttons strategically placed throughout both levels. It’s far better to push the button than ask the driver - there’s also usually a sign saying not to talk to the driver while the bus is moving. If you can’t reach the button you can ask someone to press it for you
– Traveller
8 hours ago
2
I'm struggling to understand the situation too. If it's so packed that you can't get to the button, you'd have to shout pretty loud for the driver to hear (and then they might interpret it as an emergency rather than a request to stop). Easier to ask someone else to press it!
– MJeffryes
8 hours ago
3
@DumbCoder It's fairly likely the sign that says not to distract the driver also says something like "do not stand forward of this notice".
– origimbo
8 hours ago
|
show 5 more comments
In London on red buses, is it ok if you are standing at the front of the bus to say “Can you stop at the next stop please”, instead of pushing yourself through the bus to press the Stop button?
The reason I am asking is because at the top near the driver it says not to obstruct or distract him.
Is this “distracting”?
What other ways could I alert the drive or do I need to press the Stop button?
public-transport london buses
edited 2 hours ago
David
2,4572519
asked 8 hours ago
D ManokhinD Manokhin
1,235327
In London on red buses, is it ok if you are standing at the front of the bus to say “Can you stop at the next stop please”, instead of pushing yourself through the bus to press the Stop button?
The reason I am asking is because at the top near the driver it says not to obstruct or distract him.
Is this “distracting”?
What other ways could I alert the drive or do I need to press the Stop button?
public-transport london buses
public-transport london buses
edited 2 hours ago
David
2,4572519
asked 8 hours ago
D ManokhinD Manokhin
1,235327
edited 2 hours ago
David
2,4572519
asked 8 hours ago
D ManokhinD Manokhin
1,235327
edited 2 hours ago
David
2,4572519
edited 2 hours ago
David
2,4572519
edited 2 hours ago
David
2,4572519
2,4572519
asked 8 hours ago
D ManokhinD Manokhin
1,235327
asked 8 hours ago
D ManokhinD Manokhin
1,235327
asked 8 hours ago
D ManokhinD Manokhin
1,235327
1,235327
5
I don't understand the reason for this question. Just push the stop button.
– MJeffryes
8 hours ago
@MJeffryes if i am at the front and the bus is packed i don't want to push through a ton of people
– D Manokhin
8 hours ago
3
I too am struggling to understand the reason for this question. On every U.K. bus I’ve ever been on there’s always been a stop button to press close to the front of the bus and at least 4 other buttons strategically placed throughout both levels. It’s far better to push the button than ask the driver - there’s also usually a sign saying not to talk to the driver while the bus is moving. If you can’t reach the button you can ask someone to press it for you
– Traveller
8 hours ago
2
I'm struggling to understand the situation too. If it's so packed that you can't get to the button, you'd have to shout pretty loud for the driver to hear (and then they might interpret it as an emergency rather than a request to stop). Easier to ask someone else to press it!
– MJeffryes
8 hours ago
3
@DumbCoder It's fairly likely the sign that says not to distract the driver also says something like "do not stand forward of this notice".
– origimbo
8 hours ago
|
show 5 more comments
5
I don't understand the reason for this question. Just push the stop button.
– MJeffryes
8 hours ago
@MJeffryes if i am at the front and the bus is packed i don't want to push through a ton of people
– D Manokhin
8 hours ago
3
I too am struggling to understand the reason for this question. On every U.K. bus I’ve ever been on there’s always been a stop button to press close to the front of the bus and at least 4 other buttons strategically placed throughout both levels. It’s far better to push the button than ask the driver - there’s also usually a sign saying not to talk to the driver while the bus is moving. If you can’t reach the button you can ask someone to press it for you
– Traveller
8 hours ago
2
I'm struggling to understand the situation too. If it's so packed that you can't get to the button, you'd have to shout pretty loud for the driver to hear (and then they might interpret it as an emergency rather than a request to stop). Easier to ask someone else to press it!
– MJeffryes
8 hours ago
3
@DumbCoder It's fairly likely the sign that says not to distract the driver also says something like "do not stand forward of this notice".
– origimbo
8 hours ago
5
5
I don't understand the reason for this question. Just push the stop button.
– MJeffryes
8 hours ago
I don't understand the reason for this question. Just push the stop button.
– MJeffryes
8 hours ago
@MJeffryes if i am at the front and the bus is packed i don't want to push through a ton of people
– D Manokhin
8 hours ago
@MJeffryes if i am at the front and the bus is packed i don't want to push through a ton of people
– D Manokhin
8 hours ago
3
3
I too am struggling to understand the reason for this question. On every U.K. bus I’ve ever been on there’s always been a stop button to press close to the front of the bus and at least 4 other buttons strategically placed throughout both levels. It’s far better to push the button than ask the driver - there’s also usually a sign saying not to talk to the driver while the bus is moving. If you can’t reach the button you can ask someone to press it for you
– Traveller
8 hours ago
I too am struggling to understand the reason for this question. On every U.K. bus I’ve ever been on there’s always been a stop button to press close to the front of the bus and at least 4 other buttons strategically placed throughout both levels. It’s far better to push the button than ask the driver - there’s also usually a sign saying not to talk to the driver while the bus is moving. If you can’t reach the button you can ask someone to press it for you
– Traveller
8 hours ago
2
2
I'm struggling to understand the situation too. If it's so packed that you can't get to the button, you'd have to shout pretty loud for the driver to hear (and then they might interpret it as an emergency rather than a request to stop). Easier to ask someone else to press it!
– MJeffryes
8 hours ago
I'm struggling to understand the situation too. If it's so packed that you can't get to the button, you'd have to shout pretty loud for the driver to hear (and then they might interpret it as an emergency rather than a request to stop). Easier to ask someone else to press it!
– MJeffryes
8 hours ago
3
3
@DumbCoder It's fairly likely the sign that says not to distract the driver also says something like "do not stand forward of this notice".
– origimbo
8 hours ago
@DumbCoder It's fairly likely the sign that says not to distract the driver also says something like "do not stand forward of this notice".
– origimbo
8 hours ago
|
show 5 more comments
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The stop button is exactly there to ask the driver to stop at the next stop, there is no reason to consider it as a distraction.
If you can't get to a button, please politely request someone and they will be happy to press it for you.
Here is some interesting insight that could help you. The following information comes from the Big Red Book, which is the official instructions guide for TFL Bus drivers.
As your bus reaches the stop…
Look and listen out for passengers intending to get off. Ideally they
will let you know they wish to get off by ringing the bell but be
prepared to stop in case they do not.
If in doubt, stop. If you are sure no one wants to get on or off you
can keep going.
So, make it look like you want to get off on this stop and chances are that you will be spotted by the driver even without having pressed the button during such busy rides.
answered 8 hours ago
Hanky PankyHanky Panky
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On most of the London fleet, the button will also light a "bus stopping" indicator sign visible to the driver, which avoids uncertainty as to whether the driver has heard you.
– origimbo
8 hours ago
add a comment |
Is this “distracting”?
YES. Heavens, yes! The driver is alerted primarily by the audible chime so as to not distract their eyes.
Though they're likely trained to ignore passengers, there's still an internal push to focus on a person demanding attention.
What other ways could I alert the drive or do I need to press the Stop button?
You can pull the cord if the bus is also equipped with one.
If the bus is very crowded, hollering "Next Stop" well outside the drivers field of vision isn't the worst thing in the world, but still, push the button or pull the cord.
answered 6 hours ago
Johns-305Johns-305
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Feedback (did not downvote): The statement "You can pull the cord if the bus is also equipped with one." is true (as in the implication itself is valid), but not useful, in the sense that one will struggle to find a London bus that comes with a cord. Happy to be corrected though!
– B.Liu
45 mins ago
add a comment |
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The stop button is exactly there to ask the driver to stop at the next stop, there is no reason to consider it as a distraction.
If you can't get to a button, please politely request someone and they will be happy to press it for you.
Here is some interesting insight that could help you. The following information comes from the Big Red Book, which is the official instructions guide for TFL Bus drivers.
As your bus reaches the stop…
Look and listen out for passengers intending to get off. Ideally they
will let you know they wish to get off by ringing the bell but be
prepared to stop in case they do not.
If in doubt, stop. If you are sure no one wants to get on or off you
can keep going.
So, make it look like you want to get off on this stop and chances are that you will be spotted by the driver even without having pressed the button during such busy rides.
answered 8 hours ago
Hanky PankyHanky Panky
24.1k469118
5
On most of the London fleet, the button will also light a "bus stopping" indicator sign visible to the driver, which avoids uncertainty as to whether the driver has heard you.
– origimbo
8 hours ago
add a comment |
The stop button is exactly there to ask the driver to stop at the next stop, there is no reason to consider it as a distraction.
If you can't get to a button, please politely request someone and they will be happy to press it for you.
Here is some interesting insight that could help you. The following information comes from the Big Red Book, which is the official instructions guide for TFL Bus drivers.
As your bus reaches the stop…
Look and listen out for passengers intending to get off. Ideally they
will let you know they wish to get off by ringing the bell but be
prepared to stop in case they do not.
If in doubt, stop. If you are sure no one wants to get on or off you
can keep going.
So, make it look like you want to get off on this stop and chances are that you will be spotted by the driver even without having pressed the button during such busy rides.
answered 8 hours ago
Hanky PankyHanky Panky
24.1k469118
5
On most of the London fleet, the button will also light a "bus stopping" indicator sign visible to the driver, which avoids uncertainty as to whether the driver has heard you.
– origimbo
8 hours ago
add a comment |
The stop button is exactly there to ask the driver to stop at the next stop, there is no reason to consider it as a distraction.
If you can't get to a button, please politely request someone and they will be happy to press it for you.
Here is some interesting insight that could help you. The following information comes from the Big Red Book, which is the official instructions guide for TFL Bus drivers.
As your bus reaches the stop…
Look and listen out for passengers intending to get off. Ideally they
will let you know they wish to get off by ringing the bell but be
prepared to stop in case they do not.
If in doubt, stop. If you are sure no one wants to get on or off you
can keep going.
So, make it look like you want to get off on this stop and chances are that you will be spotted by the driver even without having pressed the button during such busy rides.
answered 8 hours ago
Hanky PankyHanky Panky
24.1k469118
The stop button is exactly there to ask the driver to stop at the next stop, there is no reason to consider it as a distraction.
If you can't get to a button, please politely request someone and they will be happy to press it for you.
Here is some interesting insight that could help you. The following information comes from the Big Red Book, which is the official instructions guide for TFL Bus drivers.
As your bus reaches the stop…
Look and listen out for passengers intending to get off. Ideally they
will let you know they wish to get off by ringing the bell but be
prepared to stop in case they do not.
If in doubt, stop. If you are sure no one wants to get on or off you
can keep going.
So, make it look like you want to get off on this stop and chances are that you will be spotted by the driver even without having pressed the button during such busy rides.
answered 8 hours ago
Hanky PankyHanky Panky
24.1k469118
edited 7 hours ago
answered 8 hours ago
Hanky PankyHanky Panky
24.1k469118
answered 8 hours ago
Hanky PankyHanky Panky
24.1k469118
answered 8 hours ago
Hanky PankyHanky Panky
24.1k469118
24.1k469118
5
On most of the London fleet, the button will also light a "bus stopping" indicator sign visible to the driver, which avoids uncertainty as to whether the driver has heard you.
– origimbo
8 hours ago
add a comment |
5
On most of the London fleet, the button will also light a "bus stopping" indicator sign visible to the driver, which avoids uncertainty as to whether the driver has heard you.
– origimbo
8 hours ago
5
5
On most of the London fleet, the button will also light a "bus stopping" indicator sign visible to the driver, which avoids uncertainty as to whether the driver has heard you.
– origimbo
8 hours ago
On most of the London fleet, the button will also light a "bus stopping" indicator sign visible to the driver, which avoids uncertainty as to whether the driver has heard you.
– origimbo
8 hours ago
add a comment |
Is this “distracting”?
YES. Heavens, yes! The driver is alerted primarily by the audible chime so as to not distract their eyes.
Though they're likely trained to ignore passengers, there's still an internal push to focus on a person demanding attention.
What other ways could I alert the drive or do I need to press the Stop button?
You can pull the cord if the bus is also equipped with one.
If the bus is very crowded, hollering "Next Stop" well outside the drivers field of vision isn't the worst thing in the world, but still, push the button or pull the cord.
answered 6 hours ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29.1k15797
Feedback (did not downvote): The statement "You can pull the cord if the bus is also equipped with one." is true (as in the implication itself is valid), but not useful, in the sense that one will struggle to find a London bus that comes with a cord. Happy to be corrected though!
– B.Liu
45 mins ago
add a comment |
Is this “distracting”?
YES. Heavens, yes! The driver is alerted primarily by the audible chime so as to not distract their eyes.
Though they're likely trained to ignore passengers, there's still an internal push to focus on a person demanding attention.
What other ways could I alert the drive or do I need to press the Stop button?
You can pull the cord if the bus is also equipped with one.
If the bus is very crowded, hollering "Next Stop" well outside the drivers field of vision isn't the worst thing in the world, but still, push the button or pull the cord.
answered 6 hours ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29.1k15797
Feedback (did not downvote): The statement "You can pull the cord if the bus is also equipped with one." is true (as in the implication itself is valid), but not useful, in the sense that one will struggle to find a London bus that comes with a cord. Happy to be corrected though!
– B.Liu
45 mins ago
add a comment |
Is this “distracting”?
YES. Heavens, yes! The driver is alerted primarily by the audible chime so as to not distract their eyes.
Though they're likely trained to ignore passengers, there's still an internal push to focus on a person demanding attention.
What other ways could I alert the drive or do I need to press the Stop button?
You can pull the cord if the bus is also equipped with one.
If the bus is very crowded, hollering "Next Stop" well outside the drivers field of vision isn't the worst thing in the world, but still, push the button or pull the cord.
answered 6 hours ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29.1k15797
Is this “distracting”?
YES. Heavens, yes! The driver is alerted primarily by the audible chime so as to not distract their eyes.
Though they're likely trained to ignore passengers, there's still an internal push to focus on a person demanding attention.
What other ways could I alert the drive or do I need to press the Stop button?
You can pull the cord if the bus is also equipped with one.
If the bus is very crowded, hollering "Next Stop" well outside the drivers field of vision isn't the worst thing in the world, but still, push the button or pull the cord.
answered 6 hours ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29.1k15797
answered 6 hours ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29.1k15797
answered 6 hours ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29.1k15797
answered 6 hours ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29.1k15797
29.1k15797
Feedback (did not downvote): The statement "You can pull the cord if the bus is also equipped with one." is true (as in the implication itself is valid), but not useful, in the sense that one will struggle to find a London bus that comes with a cord. Happy to be corrected though!
– B.Liu
45 mins ago
add a comment |
Feedback (did not downvote): The statement "You can pull the cord if the bus is also equipped with one." is true (as in the implication itself is valid), but not useful, in the sense that one will struggle to find a London bus that comes with a cord. Happy to be corrected though!
– B.Liu
45 mins ago
Feedback (did not downvote): The statement "You can pull the cord if the bus is also equipped with one." is true (as in the implication itself is valid), but not useful, in the sense that one will struggle to find a London bus that comes with a cord. Happy to be corrected though!
– B.Liu
45 mins ago
Feedback (did not downvote): The statement "You can pull the cord if the bus is also equipped with one." is true (as in the implication itself is valid), but not useful, in the sense that one will struggle to find a London bus that comes with a cord. Happy to be corrected though!
– B.Liu
45 mins ago
add a comment |
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I don't understand the reason for this question. Just push the stop button.
– MJeffryes
8 hours ago
@MJeffryes if i am at the front and the bus is packed i don't want to push through a ton of people
– D Manokhin
8 hours ago
3
I too am struggling to understand the reason for this question. On every U.K. bus I’ve ever been on there’s always been a stop button to press close to the front of the bus and at least 4 other buttons strategically placed throughout both levels. It’s far better to push the button than ask the driver - there’s also usually a sign saying not to talk to the driver while the bus is moving. If you can’t reach the button you can ask someone to press it for you
– Traveller
8 hours ago
2
I'm struggling to understand the situation too. If it's so packed that you can't get to the button, you'd have to shout pretty loud for the driver to hear (and then they might interpret it as an emergency rather than a request to stop). Easier to ask someone else to press it!
– MJeffryes
8 hours ago
3
@DumbCoder It's fairly likely the sign that says not to distract the driver also says something like "do not stand forward of this notice".
– origimbo
8 hours ago