Why don't bus drivers open the back door?
Why don't bus drivers open the back door? For safety reasons, the rear doors are locked when a bus is in motion. Keeping the doors locked also prevents them from being unnecessarily opened at bus stops where no one is exiting, which helps control the interior temperature on the bus.
Why do bus drivers open the door randomly?
Opening the doors serves as a safety precaution to enhance visibility and auditory awareness for both the driver and passengers. By opening the doors, bus drivers can better hear any approaching trains and have an unobstructed view of the tracks.
Why do people yell back door on the bus?
Riders yell out “back door” when they forget to pull the stop cord and realize they are at their stop. If you pull the cord (lanyard) it won't sound, cause the coach is stopped and the front door open. “Back door please” lets the operator know you wish to exit the rear door.
Why do bus drivers not stop?
Most likely they are early - ahead of the timetable. Most bus networks have 'time points' along routes, where the drivers must wait until the correct departure time if they are early.
Why do British people thank bus drivers?
It's just a cultural convention around politeness and etiquette; thanking someone for a service provided (including a paid service) is very customary in the UK.
Why do British buses have one door?
Why don't city buses in most UK cities have rear doors? Because almost all buses now in use are single manned - you have to pay your fare to the driver and s/he has to sit at the front for obvious reasons! Rear doors are simply not practical with driver-only operation.
Why do bus drivers idle?
Some drivers let the bus idle because they're worried customers won't like the heating or air-conditioning temporarily turning off (assuming the bus doesn't have idling reduction technology). But most of the time, the bus cabin will easily maintain a comfortable temperature for the time it takes to load and unload.
Why do buses not have seat belts?
School buses are equipped with a passive restraint system called compartmentalization that means that the seating area of a school bus is built with specially padded high-back, wider, thicker seats that protect students in school buses during accidents.
Do bus drivers like when you say thank you?
Do bus drivers like it when people say thank you? Dozens of London bus drivers who were interviewed as part of the research said passengers greeting them with 'good morning' or 'thank you' have a positive impact on their happiness and job satisfaction. They said it made them feel 'respected', 'seen' and 'appreciated'.
Should I greet the bus driver?
A small survey of 77 drivers suggested a greeting from a passenger was meaningful to them, the researchers said. Of 116 passengers questioned at a bus station, 84% said they believed engaging with the driver had a positive impact, according to the findings.