Do you usually use public transportation and know how to get on a train or tram, but don’t quite know how to get on a bus?
Buses have a wide range of routes, so you can enjoy the scenery!
In this article, we would like to explain how to get on and off the bus and how to pay!
Read this article to master how to ride the bus!
The types of buses we are about to introduce.
There are different types of buses, including route buses, highway buses, night buses, sightseeing buses, and buses for various purposes!
This time, however, we will introduce you to the public transportation buses that you usually use to get around!
How to use the bus！！
There are some points and cautions to keep in mind when getting on and off the bus, as well as while using the bus, so we will explain them one by one.
How to ride the bus!
To catch a bus, you must wait at the bus stop or bus center! Check the timetable at the bus stop to see when the bus will arrive!
*Bus arrival times may vary depending on the day of the week (weekday, holiday schedule, etc.) and may be slightly ahead or behind the arrival time, so it is better to wait at the bus stop well in advance!
If you are paying in cash, be sure to take a numbered ticket when you get on the bus!
The bus is very dangerous because of the shaking of the bus while it is in motion, so be sure to sit on the seat or hold on to the strap or handrail if there is no seat available!
■Caution! Always check the direction indicated on the front and side of the bus!
Aside from bus centers, some buses go in more than one direction at one bus stop! They may have different end points, or they may have the same end point but operate different routes!
Therefore, be sure to check the direction and the area it goes through on the front or side of the bus before boarding!
How to get off the bus!
When the destination is displayed on the fare chart at the front of the first bus, press the get off button.
(Tell the bus driver your intention to get off.)
The get-off button is located on the back of the bus, on the window sill, or on the handrail!
*Make sure to press the disembarkation button or you may miss your stop!
■Caution! Always check the fare chart at the front of the first bus!
運賃表に目的地と料金が表示されます！！
If you are paying in cash, check the number on the numbered ticket against the fare list, confirm the fare, and pay! Then, thank the bus driver and get off!
Payment methods differ slightly between cash and e-money and will be explained!
How do I pay?
Method 1: Cash
If you wish to pay in cash, take your ticket when you get on the bus before sitting on your seat!
■ Point! Always check your cash before getting off!
You will not receive change when you pay, so you must change your money in advance!
Use the stoplights and have change ready at the place where you are paying!
Method 2: Electronic Money
If you pay with electronic money, touch the IC touch section when you get on the bus!
■Points! Check the balance of your electronic money in advance!
When you touch the IC touch panel, the balance will be displayed, so if you think it is not enough, you can recharge it at the time you want to pay by waiting at a traffic light, just as you do when changing money!
About Local Buses
We have now introduced you to local buses!
Wait at the bus stop or bus center with plenty of time to spare, check the destination of the bus, and then get on!
Then, check the fare and press the get off button before getting off the bus!
If you keep these two points in mind, I think you will be able to master the approximate way of getting on and off the bus!
Why don’t you take the bus on a holiday once in a while?
Places to go in Hiroshima Prefecture
We have also compiled a list of sightseeing spots in each city of Hiroshima Prefecture in other articles, so why don’t you read them as well?
■Hiroshima City
Hiroshima City offers sightseeing spots such as Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Castle!
■Kure City
Kure City has the Yamato Museum article!
■Hatsukaichi City
Hatsukaichi City has articles on Itsukushima Shrine, cafes, The Henjokutsu, and more!
■Takehara City
Takehara City has an article about Okunojima, also known as “Rabbit Island”!
■Onomichi City
There are articles about Senkoji Temple, a famous temple in Onomichi, and the Cat’s Narrow Path below Senkoji Temple.
■Fukuyama City
There are articles about Tomonoura and cafes in Fukuyama City, and about the Abuto Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) in the vicinity of Tomonoura.
