How to Use London Transport Bus Service
London transport is one of the most expensive transport services in the world, and most of the people use London underground and overground services to commute towards their destinations. Other available modes of transportation include London bus services and river cruise, but the river cruise is on the expensive side hence; the London bus service is the cheapest travel option because a single oyster fare on the bus only costs £1.35, and a weekly bus pass costs around £15 and is valid in all travel zones. Most of the people hesitate to use the bus service because they think that they don’t have a clear set of instructions on using the bus service, but the truth is that the use of bus service is also as effective and straightforward as London underground service. Following steps briefly explain the ways to use London buses more effectively.
Instructions
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Buy an oyster card for yourself, because paper bus tickets are more expensive as compared to oyster fares.
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Buy weekly or monthly bus travel cards as they will cost you much less as compared to single oyster fares. They also provide you an ease to roam in all six travel zones.
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To make your bus travel more effective, always try to use the route maps displayed at all bus stations. The maps clearly indicate the bus stops and journey times, so by using them you can decide on the direction of your travel and the bus you need to take.
Visit TFL Website to download copies of the maps.
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Use TFL's journey planner before leaving from your home. Journey planner tells you all the possible routes to your destination. Use your post code and destination address to all the possible routes.
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You can ask the bus driver about the route before boarding. He can also direct you towards the right bus.
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Do not forget to press the red buzzer when your destination is near. If you fail to do so, chances are that the bus will not stop at the next bus station.
