Do you have any advice on using buses?

{"nodes":{"3071819796":{"ID":"Bus-trav_0","answer":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/transport-travel:3071819796:2","entry_ref":"3071819796","entry_ref_encrypted":"Q5IE7R984JVP1PT71M0UPAJANK","entry_uid":"btoswhlhfoihdsgxvlemgsjsl2","label":"","question":"Buses","choices":{"1":{"ID":"Bus-trav_5","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/transport-travel:3071819801:2","entry_ref":"3071819801","entry_ref_encrypted":"V4B1S98KVEKRKKSQT611N3QINS","entry_uid":"btoswkiwgbw6dlg7pkrga64jqs","head_ref":"3071819797","label":"","link_text":"Help during your journey","order":"1","tail_ref":"3071819796"},"2":{"ID":"Bus-trav_6","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/transport-travel:3071819802:2","entry_ref":"3071819802","entry_ref_encrypted":"NQ41FGLSV5HI81PQBRIC8IJGR0","entry_uid":"btoswl77ijios6rijqojgyuqg6","head_ref":"3071819798","label":"","link_text":"Concessions and bus passes","order":"2","tail_ref":"3071819796"},"3":{"ID":"Bus-trav_7","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/transport-travel:3071819803:2","entry_ref":"3071819803","entry_ref_encrypted":"VUNCT2EN9B6934DDKEKGB1L78E","entry_uid":"btoswltcijme5g3nbj6ysw5hs6","head_ref":"3071819799","label":"","link_text":"Planning your journey","order":"3","tail_ref":"3071819796"},"4":{"ID":"Bus-trav_8","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/transport-travel:3071819804:2","entry_ref":"3071819804","entry_ref_encrypted":"RB5VV5G1ODEHJ186AOK4T8HNUU","entry_uid":"btoswmh2uyg3nihqcsf2m7akys","head_ref":"3071819800","label":"","link_text":"Timetables, live information and journey planners","order":"4","tail_ref":"3071819796"}}},"3071819800":{"ID":"Bus-trav_4","answer":"<p>There are a number of smartphone apps and websites that can help you plan your journey, such as:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a title=\"City mapper\" href=\"https:\/\/citymapper.com\/\">City Mapper<\/a> (London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham and Newcastle)<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Traveline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveline.info\/\">Traveline<\/a> (Great Britain)<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Translink NI\" href=\"https:\/\/www.translink.co.uk\/\">Translink NI<\/a> (Northern Ireland only)<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Bus Checker\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buschecker.com\/\">Bus Checker<\/a> (UK) reads out when your next bus is due to arrive<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Arriva Bus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arrivabus.co.uk\/arriva-uk-bus-app\">Arriva<\/a> (UK) shows your nearest bus stop, what buses are at that stop and when they are due to arrive. You can also plan journeys and work out what time you will get to your destination<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/moovit.com\/features\/\">Moovit<\/a> (world wide) gives you automatic notifications on when to get on and off the bus and gives you live step by step guidance along your route<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"NextBuses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextbuses.mobi\/\">NextBuses<\/a> (Scotland, England and Wales) select a bus stop close to where you are in Scotland, England or Wales to find out the time the next bus will arrive<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Stagecoach\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stagecoachbus.com\/\">Stagecoach Bus<\/a> (Great Britain) a free to use app that allows you to plan, see and check when your bus will arrive. It'll give you the option to pay for your ticket before you board, save your favourite your journeys or bus service and includes a interactive map. It covers all areas of the UK where stagecoach is the operator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For infomation on timtables in other formats see <a title=\"How can I get my local public transport timetables in a format I can read?\" href=\"\/independent-living\/travel-timetables\">How can I get my local public transport timetables in a format I can read?<\/a><\/p>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/transport-travel:3071819800:2","entry_ref":"3071819800","entry_ref_encrypted":"UKAI1FG2BESV0HDTUBDB2T4BIU","entry_uid":"btoswjwcqsl3yeddgkht4g2iyc","label":"","question":"Timetables, live information and journey planners","choices":[]},"3071819799":{"ID":"Bus-trav_3","answer":"<p>Contact your local council or local bus service providers and find out as much information as possible about your journey before you travel. You can find the details of your local council on the <a title=\"find your local council\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/find-local-council\">GOV.uk<\/a> website, your local bus operator can be found on the <a title=\"Travel line website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveline.info\/\">Traveline<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>Ask them for details such as:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Is there a travel centre in my area? Some local bus operators and councils run travel centres where you can drop in and find out about local services<\/li>\n<li>How will I be able to identify local buses and bus stops?<\/li>\n<li>How do I pay for my journey? Do I need to pay beforehand or have the exact money? Can I pay by debit card or using my smart phone? Are there any concessions I\u2019m entitled to?<\/li>\n<li>Do you provide travel support cards? These are credit card sized and you can show them to the driver as you board to alert them that you need help<\/li>\n<li>What information is available about bus routes, timetables and the location of bus stops? And is any of it available in a format I can read?<\/li>\n<li>Are there any services available to me, as someone with sight loss, which will help me use local bus services? This might include travel mentoring schemes where bus operators offer familiarisation sessions for people with disabilities, audio announcements at bus stops or on the buses themselves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are a number of smartphone apps and websites that can help you plan your journey, find out more in the section below.<\/p>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/transport-travel:3071819799:2","entry_ref":"3071819799","entry_ref_encrypted":"V1TJ7B260823N6J7MVUC5Q7Q6S","entry_uid":"btoswjfoums5cgpkvvrvpqzjpc","label":"","question":"Planning your journey","choices":[]},"3071819797":{"ID":"Bus-trav_1","answer":"<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>When you get on the bus, tell the driver where you\u2019d like to get off and ask them to tell you when the bus reaches that stop. Sit near the driver so that you can hear them when they tell you that you are there.<\/li>\n<li>Some buses have audio announcements about the location of the bus, as well as buttons that can be pressed to alert the bus driver that you would like to get off the bus. These buttons are usually only located on some of the vertical grab bars, so ensure that you\u2019re sitting or standing next to a bar with a button so that you can locate it easily when you need to get off the bus.<\/li>\n<li>Ask other passengers if you need assistance getting on and off the bus. Tell them how you like to be guided, ask how far the bus is from the kerb and where the handrails are.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Some travel operators offer free escorted assistance that you can pre book before travel. You will be met at a pre arranged place and escorted to your bus, you will then be met at your destination and provided with assistance to continue your journey. Contact your transport operator to check if this service is available.<\/li>\n<li>Download an app to your phone to get real time updates about your journey \u2013 you can find out more in the Timetables, live information and journey planners section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/transport-travel:3071819797:2","entry_ref":"3071819797","entry_ref_encrypted":"NPFTRR7PVFQVJ6Q7GUGE7CCHGU","entry_uid":"btoswibtikdl3j6bhe3pohm6is","label":"","question":"Help during your journey","choices":[]},"3071819798":{"ID":"Bus-trav_2","answer":"<p>The national bus concession scheme for disabled people is run by local councils and operates differently in various parts of the UK.<\/p>\n<h2>England<\/h2>\n<p>Many local councils issue blind and partially sighted people and people of retirement age with an annual bus pass which gives you free off-peak travel on local buses. Off peak is between 9.30am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. The regulations for discounted or free bus travel vary from area to area. Contact your local council for more information and to enquire about additional benefits such as tram travel.<\/p>\n<p>In <b>Greater London<\/b>, you may qualify for a Freedom Pass that entitles you to free travel on all underground, overground, bus and tram services. For more information about Freedom Passes, see <a title=\"What is the Freedom Pass and how can I get one?\" href=\"\/money-benefits\/freedom-pass\">What is the Freedom Pass and how can I get one?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Scotland<\/h2>\n<p>You can get a National Entitlement Card that entitles you to free standard class travel on all rail, local bus, ferry and long distance services in Scotland and the Glasgow underground. Contact your <a title=\"Local Authority\" href=\"http:\/\/www.transportscotland.gov.uk\/node\/193\">Local Authority<\/a> or Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) to apply for a National Entitlement Card.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Northern Ireland<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>You can get a half fare SmartPass that entitles you to free or half-priced on nearly all scheduled bus and rail services. You should be given the form automatically when you register your sight loss or you can contact your Health and Social Services Trust.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Wales<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Contact your local council for a pass you can use on buses at any time of the day. You may be asked to provide evidence of your disability when applying.<\/p>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/transport-travel:3071819798:2","entry_ref":"3071819798","entry_ref_encrypted":"OKS50T5G4AT845GQ0PF4F49IIS","entry_uid":"btoswithj5r4o3kwaf4zx4ig3s","label":"","question":"Concessions and bus passes","choices":[]}},"start":"3071819796"}

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