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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.