Asking for the Bus Number
How to ask which bus to take to a location.
Asking About Bus Timings
How to ask when the next bus will arrive.
Buying a Bus Ticket
How to ask for and buy a bus ticket.
Telling Your Destination
How to tell where you want to go.
Asking for Directions
How to ask someone for directions on public transport.
Getting Off at the Right Stop
How to ask where to get off the bus or train.
Taking a Local Bus
Basic phrases for riding a local bus.
Taking a Train or Metro
How to use basic English to travel by train or metro.
Finding the Right Platform
How to find which platform your train is on.
Buying a Train Ticket
How to buy a train ticket at the station.
Asking About Ticket Price
How to ask how much the ticket costs.
Paying by Cash or Card
How to ask about payment options for transport.
Topping Up Travel Card
How to reload or top up your metro or travel card.
Using an Automated Machine
How to use a machine to get tickets or recharge cards.
Asking for Help from Staff
How to ask a conductor or staff member for help.
Waiting at a Bus Stop
How to ask or talk while waiting for the bus.
Talking with a Co-passenger
How to talk or ask questions to a fellow passenger.
Reporting a Lost Item
How to report something lost in a bus or train.
Giving Details of the Item
How to describe a lost item to the staff.
Thanking the Staff
How to thank transport staff for help or service.
Asking About Train Timings
How to ask when the next train is coming.
Standing in a Crowded Bus
How to communicate in a packed or crowded bus.
Apologizing for Bumping
How to say sorry if you accidentally bump into someone.
Understanding Announcements
How to ask someone to explain loudspeaker announcements.
Explaining a Delay
How to explain a transport delay to someone.
Telling Someone to Move
How to politely ask someone to make space.
Finding the Exit Gate
How to find your way out of a bus or metro station.
Talking to a Taxi Driver
How to communicate with a taxi or cab driver.
Asking About Fare
How to ask a driver or conductor how much the fare is.
Requesting a Stop
How to ask the driver to stop at your place.