An idiot’s guide explaining how to get on and off a bus has been produced for people who have a phobia of public transport.
According to Stagecoach, which has created the step-by-step manual, a large proportion of Britain’s population are now so used to travelling by car that they have become scared of buses.
How to get on a bus: idiot's guide published - Telegraph.
All the information is positive and upbeat. It was decided to try to offer reassurance and build confidence, so some of the content of the first draft has been omitted in the final publication.
Our reporter discovered that sections such as ‘What to do if the driver falls asleep’ and ‘Don’t be judgemental – your driver needs love too’ have been axed.
Our advice on handling such matters is to act calmly but decisively.
For the first situation ask “Are you all right?” then if necessary grasp the steering wheel firmly and take control of the bus. More details at: http://mdn.mainichi.jp/national/news/20080115p2a00m0na002000c.html
In the second situation ask “Are you all right? Your eyes appear to have glazed over.” Offer reassurance and tell the driver “Please continue to the terminus, but let me off first – I think this young lady needs escorting home. http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/article.html?in_article_id=81114&in_page_id=2
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