Safe and sound

always think about what you're doing when you're near a bus. There are areas outside the bus that the drivers cannot see without their mirrors, called blind spots. The main blind spots on a bus are behind it and the area newar the front wheels. If you are in a blind spot, the driver might not know you are there, and you could be in danger.  

signal the driver if you want to catch the bus. A bus won't stop for you automatically, you need to show the driver that you want to get onboard. You can do that by putting out your arm when you see the bus approaching.

your money and pass before you get on the bus. Be prepared, get your money and bus pass ready at the bus stop.
It saves you time when you get on the bus, and saves the driver's time and means other people aren't waiting longer than they need to.

should stay sitting down when the bus is moving. The safest way to travel on a bus is to sit down. If there are no seats available, you can stand on the lower deck. Don't stand on the stairs or top deck. If you're standing, hold onto a pole or seat back, and always face towards the front of the bus.

don’t play with the emergency doors. Emergencies don't happen very often on public transport, but there are emergency exits on buses just in case. 
Please don't play with the emergency exits, it can be dangerous.
 

that there are other people around. Travelling to school should be fun, but remember that there are other people around.

remember CCTV is operating for your comfort and safety. Bus companies fit cameras to their vehicles to make sure you are safe. If there is any vandalism or ciminal activity, including smoking, the police can use the video to identify people who are causing trouble.

your bus, if you abuse it you could lose it. Buses are used by lots of people. If the bus gets damaged by vandalism, it costs a lot to repair it, and makes everyone's journey less pleasant.

your journey and be polite to drivers, conductors and other passengers.It's good to be polite to the driver - they appreciate it. If you're listening to music, use headphones and don't play it too loud. Take your litter with you, or use the bins provided. Think about other people - don't shout or swear, and if someone else needs a seat more than you, think about offering your seat to them.

the bus by ringing the bell once and wait for the bus to drive off before you cross the road.It's hard to resist ringing the bell, but you only need to press it once. If you need to cross the road after you get off the bus, wait until the bus has driven away so you can see the road clearly.