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Okay so how do I stop getting on the wrong bus (self.Blind)
submitted by blindnessandbees
So, it has happened two times this week that I got on the wrong bus because I misread the bus number because I couldn’t properly read it due to my vision loss, And I feel kind of crap about it. I have had some mobility lessons but we never really practiced bus rides in particular. How do you guys handle this?
prosperoairy 30 points 4y ago
Just ask the driver. You may feel embarrassed but they dont care. I have made this mistake as well a few times, and had to get over feeling self conscious
KillerLag 17 points 4y ago
Definitely this. Asking the driver is part of their job. However, it is better to ask "What bus number is this?" than "Is this the 54 bus?". If someone isn't paying attention, they can easily just say yes to the wrong number, but if the driver actually have to think for a second, he should know his own route number.
Amonwilde 9 points 4y ago
I tend to just ask the bus driver every time, unless it's an unambiguous situation.
OutWestTexas 6 points 4y ago
I ask the driver. I have a friend who got on the wrong bus in NYC and ended up in NJ!! I always ask since he told me that story.
Sudsy613 5 points 4y ago
The city where I am has recently (over the past year or 2) implemented a system that automatically announces the route number and direction whenever the bus pulls up to the stop, or opens the door for that matter.
It uses the same technology and voice as the stop-calling announcements.
It uses the same technology and voice as the stop-calling announcements.
JWDenning 5 points 4y ago
Even if I’m mostly sure I’ll just ask the driver as I’m getting on. Like if it’s at a bus stop on his street and that’s the only bus that comes by well then I don’t. But at the train stations and I’ve found them parking the buses in the wrong spot at times. I ask. They generally just confirm oh yes this is the one you want. Not a problem.
macmutant 2 points 4y ago
If you have enough sight for it, you could carry a small monocular telescope for reading bus numbers. It's also good for reading other signage, such as street and traffic signs, addresses, business signs, and even menu boards. I keep mine in a quick-access pocket on the top of my backpack.
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If a telescope doesn't provide enough magnification, you might consider a small video magnifier with distance viewing functionality. I have one of those, too, but don't normally use it on the street.
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If a telescope doesn't provide enough magnification, you might consider a small video magnifier with distance viewing functionality. I have one of those, too, but don't normally use it on the street.
estj317 2 points 4y ago
Yeah, you have to options listen to the announcements that the bus makes, if there is such a thing there or just ask the bus driver, what bus is this?
Also, ask them do you go to this stop? Please tell me when you get there?
Works every time and most drivers don’t mind answering at least what bus is this. They really shouldn’t mind the other questions but some of them get really rude and is like just listen to the announcements. or just listen for your stop the bus will tell you. Or they say yes but huffly also say well it will tell you. Sometimes the gps can be wrong..
Also, ask them do you go to this stop? Please tell me when you get there?
Works every time and most drivers don’t mind answering at least what bus is this. They really shouldn’t mind the other questions but some of them get really rude and is like just listen to the announcements. or just listen for your stop the bus will tell you. Or they say yes but huffly also say well it will tell you. Sometimes the gps can be wrong..
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