Hailing the bus is the best way to ensure that your driver doesn’t miss you! Some services may not stop unless signalled, so hailing the bus is important to get you to your destination.
How to hail the bus. Hailing the bus is easy. Stand at your stop and when you see your bus approaching, raise one hand in the air like you’re waving. Keep your hand raised until you see your bus slow down and approach your stop.
Most stops are serviced by multiple routes, meaning some buses won’t stop unless you hail. Buses aren’t always required to stop because many stops around Adelaide are serviced by multiple routes. Hailing your bus will indicate to the driver that you are waiting for their service.
Hail the bus as early as you can. We know that passengers can get distracted or forget to hail, but hailing late can make it hard for drivers to see you. Drivers will always approach stops with caution, but a late hail can make it harder for buses to stop.
Waiting at or near a stop doesn’t mean your bus will stop. Drivers need an indicator that their service is the right one for you. They also need to be able to see you. Standing close by to your stop without hailing or sitting at a bus shelter and hailing isn’t very clear for the driver.
Remember, a little wave goes a long way – don’t forget to hail the bus.