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How to wave down the correct bus? (self.Blind)
submitted by picture_a_vacuum
In my city’s bus system, you have to wave at a bus to get it to stop for you. Many different lines go through most bus stops, so you have to wave at the correct bus.
I’ve found that I usually don’t see the bus arriving, therefore I don’t wave at it, therefore I miss buses constantly.
How do other people solve this?
I currently check the live bus ETA which is sometimes a little inaccurate, then hold my phone up and use its camera to zoom in which can be kinda uncomfortable.
I’ve found that I usually don’t see the bus arriving, therefore I don’t wave at it, therefore I miss buses constantly.
How do other people solve this?
I currently check the live bus ETA which is sometimes a little inaccurate, then hold my phone up and use its camera to zoom in which can be kinda uncomfortable.
noaimpara 11 points 4y ago
Know the exact time they are supposed to come down, wave aimlessly and then ask the driver if this is the right bus or just ask someone to wave for you. And write a letter to the townhall or whoeever institution created this system and tell them how bad and inefficient it is.
vaguedoom 6 points 4y ago
My buddy has a sign that she holds up with the bus number on it. It's super annoying that she has to carry a sign around, but it works.
-shacklebolt- 5 points 4y ago
Do you use a white cane? In my experience, bus drivers are much more likely to stop if you have a cane clearly visible and are standing in the bus shelter or immediately next to the bus sign. This might be required of the drivers depending on where you live too (not that it guarantees they'll do it.)
You could also print up and laminate a high contrast sign that says BUS to hold up at approximately the time you expect the bus to come. Then ask what bus it is when they get there. If you have a specific route you use daily, you could make up a sign with the route number on it.
If you're getting orientation and mobility services where you live, your O&M instructor is definitely the person to ask about the best way to use public transit in your area.
You could also print up and laminate a high contrast sign that says BUS to hold up at approximately the time you expect the bus to come. Then ask what bus it is when they get there. If you have a specific route you use daily, you could make up a sign with the route number on it.
If you're getting orientation and mobility services where you live, your O&M instructor is definitely the person to ask about the best way to use public transit in your area.
MostlyBlindGamer 3 points 4y ago
If I can't tell if it's the right bus, I'll save down every bus and ask the driver. I'll usually see "Good morning, is this the number XXX? I can't read the number."
Drivers are usually fine with that.
Drivers are usually fine with that.
prosperoairy 5 points 4y ago
I agree. Wave down every bus and ask.and if you get pushback, loudly explain how awful this system is.
MostlyBlindGamer 3 points 4y ago
Yes, it's not the driver's fault, it's the bus company's or transit authority's.
I find that asking politely works fine. I think my local VI organization did some work with the companies in the area. Drivers used to be less open in these situations.
I find that asking politely works fine. I think my local VI organization did some work with the companies in the area. Drivers used to be less open in these situations.
brimstone_tea 2 points 4y ago
I called the bus conpany and told them to Tell all drivers to stop whenever they see me with my cane. I also gave a pamphlet to every driver which explains how to Deal with blind passengers.
VD909 2 points 4y ago
Not blind but I've been asked by a couple of people (usually elderly ladies tbh) if I could tell them when a certain number bus was coming down the road or to wave a specific one down. I never mind, and I've never seen other people refuse or wave down the wrong bus.
I guess it only works if there's other people at the stop and you're comfortable talking to people though.
I guess it only works if there's other people at the stop and you're comfortable talking to people though.
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bradley22 1 points 4y ago
You could try blindsquare, it has a feature where it tells you the next bus but it isn’t free and honestly if you can get a free app, I’d go with that.
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