Do you ever get that feeling that you know where you are headed, and than suddenly in an inevitable quick flash of a second, you don't know where you are?
This is a common fear that most non-bus users, or perhaps highschoolers, (such as me, who somehow didn't double check their route, or ask the driver to confirm, in which I highly recommend for first time users) who are on their first time. In contrary to all those who may feel as if it is the end of the world,
I would like to clarify and bust this myth, in which getting lost on a bus is not inevitable, and with a few easy steps you can ide is smooth and stays smooth!
There are many tactics and techniques that you can use to ensure that you never have to go through this, so here is my story, which happened just today.
Today, I was on my way to go shopping at my favorite thrift store, because, girl, we need to go shopping, especially since exams are almost over, we deserve a treat!
So, making my way to my computer lab, I quickly typed up the directions route search, and on a rush, since I didn't want to miss out on the sale, I took a few pics of the route onto my phone, not bothering to check for bus changes/route changes.
I made my way to the waiting post, and waited for 10minutes before getting on to the bus. **Quick note , I have taken the route to the thrift shop before, so this ride went smooth, however I did suffer from a small anxiety attack in fear that I almost missed my stop, which again if you want to avoid this, double check your routes to ensure you don't forget the streets/stops.
After getting my shopping done, I checked my phone, **note on google maps, the icon highlighted in orange or blue, along with an orange or blue number signifies your stop, however what I later learned is that you need to double check your bus, since it may not be accurate**
My phone indicated in bright orange, 1W, and so I thought I definitely could just go on 1W sine the bus was highlighted. Neglecting to take pics of the stops, I was unable to look at the list,
And so blindly, I made my way into the bus, not asking any questions.
BIG MISTAKE.
The bus was ongoing for 40 minutes, and as it passed y school, and went in the opposite way that I was supposed to go, I was thinking.. . . . something has got to be wrong.
I felt as if I was dead gone, as the bus might not be able to locate my location, but by communicating my circumstances to the boy beside me, I as able to find further help.
Thankfully, the boy right beside me was helpful enough to answer my questions, and he tld me that I was supposed to ride the 1C, or else I don't know where I would have been.
Thank you, MiWay bus driver, for your patience and willingness to help me find my way back to South Common, as mentioned- 36L as my savior, thank god I was able to find my way back.
Lesson learned: always confirm, and double check your routes
People are kind and able to help! Ask, ask ask!
Thank you for reading
G.G
-1.27.2017
This is a common fear that most non-bus users, or perhaps highschoolers, (such as me, who somehow didn't double check their route, or ask the driver to confirm, in which I highly recommend for first time users) who are on their first time. In contrary to all those who may feel as if it is the end of the world,
I would like to clarify and bust this myth, in which getting lost on a bus is not inevitable, and with a few easy steps you can ide is smooth and stays smooth!
There are many tactics and techniques that you can use to ensure that you never have to go through this, so here is my story, which happened just today.
Today, I was on my way to go shopping at my favorite thrift store, because, girl, we need to go shopping, especially since exams are almost over, we deserve a treat!
So, making my way to my computer lab, I quickly typed up the directions route search, and on a rush, since I didn't want to miss out on the sale, I took a few pics of the route onto my phone, not bothering to check for bus changes/route changes.
I made my way to the waiting post, and waited for 10minutes before getting on to the bus. **Quick note , I have taken the route to the thrift shop before, so this ride went smooth, however I did suffer from a small anxiety attack in fear that I almost missed my stop, which again if you want to avoid this, double check your routes to ensure you don't forget the streets/stops.
After getting my shopping done, I checked my phone, **note on google maps, the icon highlighted in orange or blue, along with an orange or blue number signifies your stop, however what I later learned is that you need to double check your bus, since it may not be accurate**
My phone indicated in bright orange, 1W, and so I thought I definitely could just go on 1W sine the bus was highlighted. Neglecting to take pics of the stops, I was unable to look at the list,
And so blindly, I made my way into the bus, not asking any questions.
BIG MISTAKE.
The bus was ongoing for 40 minutes, and as it passed y school, and went in the opposite way that I was supposed to go, I was thinking.. . . . something has got to be wrong.
I felt as if I was dead gone, as the bus might not be able to locate my location, but by communicating my circumstances to the boy beside me, I as able to find further help.
Thankfully, the boy right beside me was helpful enough to answer my questions, and he tld me that I was supposed to ride the 1C, or else I don't know where I would have been.
Thank you, MiWay bus driver, for your patience and willingness to help me find my way back to South Common, as mentioned- 36L as my savior, thank god I was able to find my way back.
Lesson learned: always confirm, and double check your routes
People are kind and able to help! Ask, ask ask!
Thank you for reading
G.G
-1.27.2017
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