Getting around in London: Bus
London is split into 6 zones for fare-calculation purposes and is covered by various forms of transport:Bus
Mainly double-deckers which are all over tourist brochures. There are also some single deckers and articulated "bendy-busses". All of them are painted red so you cannot miss them. They run on fixed routes stopping at fixed stops (remember this Pilipinos!).
Getting on at the bus stop, you will have to reach your hand out horizontally (90 degrees to your body) so that the driver will stop. Getting off at the next stop means pushing the red "STOP" button, found on handrails.
The large destination panel at the front will have:
1. a number
2. names of places that the bus will pass (in small letters)
3. The final destination (in larger bold letters).
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Looking closely at the bus stop pillar reveals some details:
1. Name of place that busses will head (so you won't go the wrong direction).
2. List of bus route numbers (in white and yellow).
3. A letter on top of the post.
4. A number indicating which zone the bus stop is located in (one of the 6 zones).
(Include annotated picture).
Every trip costs £1.20 but £0.80 (or £1.00 peak) with an Oystercard, regardless of distance. Valid travelcard holders will not need to pay. (Will cover various tickets later).
Looking back at the bus stop pillar (bullet #2), if your bus route is in Yellow, you will need to buy your ticket at the machine beside the bus stop before you board. No change is given.
However, routes in White mean you pay the driver. Exact change recommended.
Use your curiousity - Bus stop pillars and the shelters provide useful maps of bus routes. As the format is the same all over London, very useful to remember the type/format of the information on offer. This is also where bullet #3 of the "Bus Stop Pillar" comes in handy.
"Penalty Fare" - Students not paying for the "bendy-busses" is unfortunately not unheard of. This is not only illegal but you will be slapped with a £20 "Penalty Fare" if caught without valid tickets by an inspector.
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Confused? I would be...this is why I'm trying to write a brief but useful guide. It took me ages for all this to sink in despite the fact I lived in London 10 years back.
posted by studentinlondon @ 6:47 AM
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