Asking a Bus Driver to Stop

Beginner

A simple but important public transport skill. Learn the common phrases and actions, like pressing a button or calling out, to signal that you want to get off at the next stop.

Start with lesson 1
5 lessons
  1. Identifying Your StopYou are on the bus and realize your stop is approaching. You need to confirm the name of your stop from the announcements or bus signs.
  2. Pressing the Stop ButtonYour stop is the next one, and you locate and press the 'stop' or 'bell' button to signal the driver.
  3. Calling Out to the Driver (No Button Available)There's no stop button visible or functioning, so you need to politely call out to the driver to request the next stop.
  4. Responding to Driver's ConfirmationThe driver might acknowledge your request with a nod, a brief word, or by signaling the stop. You need to understand their confirmation.
  5. Missed Stop / Asking for the Next StopYou accidentally missed your stop or realize it's too late for the current stop, and you need to ask the driver to stop at the *next* possible stop.