My Reflection on Riding the Bus

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Riding the bus for the first time was a great experience for me, I took the bus at Fayetteville State University all the way to the transfer center which was at Downtown Fayetteville. I wanted ride to all the time point so I had to take the bus again to its transfer point and then back to Fayetteville State University. My experience on the bus was awesome been that it was my first time of riding the bus. On time performance on routes was awesome the driver or the operator was on time. The bus was at the time point (FSU) at 11:40am and was not late, it was within the 5 minutes regulation. Also the operator was very friendly with riders who were riding the bus and yes she knew almost everybody that was on the bus. She conduct herself in a professional manner and even had to help some riders who were having problems inserting their money in the fare box. And honestly speaking I didn’t even know how to insert my pass, she was kind enough to help me and let me know that the next time I ride the bus, this is how I have to do things.
In the nature of the operation, the bus starts at the transfer center (Downtown Fayetteville) to Fayetteville State University to Murchison Rd/ Jasper St to Murchison Rd/Country Club Dr and to University Estates. From Transfer center to FSU was 10 minutes and the other stop were 5 minutes in terms of run time. It’s headway time was every 30 minutes which the speed at which the bus goes is around 30 to 40 miles per hour and all drivers must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to be able to drive a bus. Route length was approximately 3 to 4 miles and the round trip time is 60 minutes or an hour. Headway time was at every 30 minutes a bus leaving from the transfer center. The kind of bus I took was low ...

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...er transfers, which your pass is still valid for an additional bus ride. If you buy a bus pass, you may be eligible for discount fares, typically seniors, disabled individuals and students receive discounted bus pass fares. Also all sales are final and if your pass expires you can’t take or ride the bus. Children less than 36” tall ride the bus for free with a paying adult, but children 36” to taller must pay the full fare. Once you get on the bus insert your pass or cash into the fare box which is typically located next to the driver, your money is not refundable. Generally, bus operators don't give change, so one must be sure to have the exact amount required to pay for the fare. Then find you a seat once you are on the bus or if you have to stand, adopt a wide stance and it is important to maintain your balance because the bus can slow down or speed up abruptly.

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