wtang Posted August 24, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 24, 2017 We'll be boarding our cruise to Bermuda in just a few days... so excited! We've been to Bermuda once before, about 6 years ago, but I can't remember this detail about the public buses for the life of me. When traveling on the public buses, do we need to signal to the bus driver that we'd like to disembark the bus? In other words, does the bus automatically stop at every bus stop, or do we need to signal the driver somehow. I know here in NY, riders have to press/pull a button/cord to ring a bell as a way of signaling the bus driver of a requested stop. Also, should we tell the bus drive upon boarding that we are traveling to a particular destination? Will he/she notify us when our destination is coming up? Or do we have to look out the bus windows and pay attention so we won't accidentally pass our stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty2450 Posted August 25, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2017 When i was there a few weeks ago, my group boarded at Dockyard, i told the driver where we wanted to get off, as we approached our stop the driver announced the stop and pulled over and we got off. But before our stop, it appeared a couple missed their stop and had to walk back to where they wanted to get off. Morale of the story, tell the driver, have a map and pay attention! enjoy your cruise :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted August 25, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 25, 2017 The public buses do not stop at every bus stop unless someone signals for a stop or someone is waiting to board at the bus stop. If you know where your stop is, signal (pull cord???) as you approach the stop, or if you don't know where the stop actually is, then politely tell the driver what your destination is when you board, i.e., BAMZ, the caves, Warwick Long Bay Beach..... Don't forget to thank the bus driver as you debark the bus. Just remember, the fare is paid by coins. token, ticket, or Transportation Pass. Bills are not accepted and drivers do not make change. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtang Posted August 26, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Thanks for the replies. Very helpful... that really clears it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 26, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Yes I would let the driver know where you would like to stop. They are very helpful. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted August 26, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Its been a few years, but we docked in Hamilton on the Veendam. Walked to the main bus depot. We had a map. When we got on the bus, we told the driver where we wanted to go, and they very kindly told us when to get off. As long as you are polite to them, they will be polite to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammi dee Posted October 17, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 17, 2017 The public buses do not stop at every bus stop unless someone signals for a stop or someone is waiting to board at the bus stop. If you know where your stop is, signal (pull cord???) as you approach the stop, or if you don't know where the stop actually is, then politely tell the driver what your destination is when you board, i.e., BAMZ, the caves, Warwick Long Bay Beach..... Don't forget to thank the bus driver as you debark the bus. Just remember, the fare is paid by coins. token, ticket, or Transportation Pass. Bills are not accepted and drivers do not make change. SBtS hello we are going to Bermuda soon I I wonder what sort of prices they charge on the buses so we can have the right change thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted October 18, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 18, 2017 hello we are going to Bermuda soon I I wonder what sort of prices they charge on the buses so we can have the right change thank you. The fare is $5.00 (coins only, exact change) for both the public buses and ferries: or a $4.50 token purchased prior to boarding either; or a multi day Transportation Pass; or a ticket from a 15 ticket booklet. The token, TP, or booklet of tickets are purchased at a Visitor's Information Center. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammi dee Posted October 18, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The fare is $5.00 (coins only, exact change) for both the public buses and ferries: or a $4.50 token purchased prior to boarding either; or a multi day Transportation Pass; or a ticket from a 15 ticket booklet. The token, TP, or booklet of tickets are purchased at a Visitor's Information Center. SBtS Hello thank you for the answer,you can always get the help that you need here . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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