So guys, when you're moving around a city
and you want to take some transportation,
when something is not within walking distance,
you can take the bus!
And like I've mentioned at the beginning,
there are pros and cons to taking the bus.
Some of the pros are that the bus is inexpensive
and that you can actually see the places
that you are travelling through.
One of the cons is that, sometimes,
you may get stuck in a traffic jam.
And that means that,
a place that you thought would take 20 minutes to get to,
takes more like 40, 45.
Well, let's find a bus stop
and we'll explore some of the specifics of taking the bus.
Let's go over a couple more specifics about the bus line.
You can typically find a bus stop
by looking for a sign about like this.
It'll look different in every city,
so the sign might not look exactly like this.
But, it'll probably be something about like this.
So you can see here, in LA
this bus system is called the Metro.
And these numbers next to it are the different lines
for different places where the bus goes.
So in different cities,
the bus lines might not be indicated by a series of numbers,
they could be colors or even letters.
So do your research and watch out for that.
And if you found it a bit weird
to read Metro on the bus stop sign,
let me set it out for you!
Metro is the company that runs the transportation systems in LA,
including the subway and the bus lines!
In LA the bus system is called The Metro.
But in San Francisco is called the Muni.
And New York it's called the MTA.
So make sure you do your research,
before you go out and take a bus,
on what the name of the system actually is.
So you don't accidentally get on the wrong form of transportation.
Now, we'll go over more specifics about the bus
as we wait here and when the bus arrives.
Let's talk about a couple of specific things you'll need to know
while taking the bus in a city.
One of them is to have exact change.
Most busses in America will not make change
if you bring more money than what the bus costs.
So, research how much the bus you're taking costs
and have that exact change prepared.
Because if you come with more money
and you try to pay at the bus,
they'll take all of your money and they won't give you change.
So, research online and make sure you
have that exact amount when you get on the bus.
Another thing you can do is also get a pass.
Most cities in America will operate a bus pass
that you can preload with money.
It's faster and probably more cost effective
than if you are expecting change back.
One more thing to know, is once you get onto the bus,
the drivers are not supposed to answer questions.
You can ask them short questions, maybe some directions,
but you're not supposed to talk to the driver
when the bus is actually in motion.
A third thing to remember
is that, specially the front seats of the bus,
have to be given up for elderly people
or seniors, women who are pregnant,
or people with disabilities.
This is obligated by law.
But, the rest of the seats you should probably also give up,
if a senior needs your seat.
Ok, so we've talked about the bus,
that's one way to get around the city.
Another way is the subway.
And that's where we're going to be exploring next.