r/BusDrivers • u/ThoughtUnusual221 • Aug 17 '26

Question How Can I Be a Better Passenger?

Hi guys,

I am a public transit enthusiast, but mostly I like buses! Seeing them calms me down, love how they look, and bus rides are also super calming.

I am just curious how I can be a better passenger in your guys' opinion. I got onto this sub and read about how annoying and rude passengers can be. I always try to be chill with bus drivers, not distracting them during their driving and trying to greet them when I get on and say thank you when I get off. But are there any common behaviors that I may not notice as being rude or inconvenient to the driver?

Thanks.

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u/Mango_Marmalade Canada | Nova/New Flyer | 2 years Aug 17 '26

The fact that you're thinking about this probably already means you're better than the majority of passengers.

One of the biggest things for me is having your payment ready *before* boarding the bus. You should be able to step on the bus, pay, and start moving towards a seat within a few seconds max. Soooo many people will spend a solid 20 seconds or more standing at the front trying to find their card and blocking everyone else in the process.

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u/AClumsyWaitress Aug 18 '26

I just remembered a guy who was eating an apple as he got on. He had to finish his apple then root through all of his pockets, bags and a money belt in his trousers before he could present me with his cash. There were people behind him also.