Taking the transport
Using public transportation
Check the official website.
tʃɛk ðə əˈfɪʃəl ˈwɛbsaɪt
Do you accept credit cards?
duː juː əkˈsɛpt ˈkrɛdɪt kɑːrdz
Cash, card, and mobile pay.
/kæʃ, kɑrd, ænd ˈmoʊbəl peɪ/
It's usually on platform 3.
ɪts ˈjuːʒuəli ɒn ˈplætfɔːm θriː
Where do I board the train?
wɛər du aɪ bɔrd ðə treɪn
Avoid strong-smelling food.
əˈvɔɪd ˌstrɔŋˈsmɛlɪŋ fuːd
Press the button to signal.
pɹɛs ðə ˈbʌtn̩ tu ˈsɪɡnəl
It has a ramp for boarding.
ɪt hæz ə ræmp fər bɔːrdɪŋ
What if someone bothers me?
wʌt ɪf ˈsʌmwʌn ˈbɑðərz miː
Stations usually have maps.
ˈsteɪʃənz ˈjuːʒuəli hæv mæps.
Yes, tap out when you exit.
jɛs tæp aʊt wɛn ju ˈɛksɪt
Keep bags out of the aisle.
kiːp bæɡz aʊt əv ði ˈaɪl
Can I use my disabled pass?
kæn aɪ juːz maɪ dɪsˈeɪbld pæs
Mind the gap when boarding.
maɪnd ðə ɡæp wɛn ˈbɔːrdɪŋ
Avoid dark, isolated spots.
əˈvɔɪd dɑːrk ˌaɪsəˈleɪtɪd spɑːts.
Where can I check schedules?
wɛər kæn aɪ tʃɛk ˈskɛdʒuːlz
Yes, you can find it online.
jɛs ju kæn faɪnd ɪt ˈɒnˌlaɪn
Allow extra time for delays.
/əˈlaʊ ˈɛkstrə taɪm fər dɪˈleɪz/
Tap your card on the reader.
/tæp jʊr kɑrd ɑn ðə ˈriːdɚ/
Kids tickets are half price.
kɪdz ˈtɪkɪts ɑr hɑf praɪs
Wait here for bus number 10.
weɪt hɪər fɔr bʌs ˈnʌmbər tɛn
Which stop should I get off?
wɪtʃ stɒp ʃʊd aɪ ɡɛt ɒf
Keep seats clean for others.
kiːp siːts kliːn fɔːr ˈʌðərz
Watch your wallet and phone.
/wɑtʃ jʊr ˈwɑlɪt ænd foʊn/
Use a map app on your phone.
juːz ə mæp æp ɒn jɔː fəʊn
Yes, most apps allow saving.
jɛs, moʊst æps əˈlaʊ ˈseɪvɪŋ.
Move to the back of the bus.
muːv tu ðə bæk əv ðə bʌs
Where is the ticket machine?
wɛɹ ɪz ðə ˈtɪkɪt məˈʃiːn
Did I press the stop button?
dɪd aɪ prɛs ðə stɑp ˈbʌtn̩
Sometimes walking is faster.
ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz ˈwɔkɪŋ ɪz ˈfæstər
Yes, this bus goes downtown.
jɛs, ðɪs bʌs ɡoʊz ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn.
Tap your card when boarding.
tæp jʊr kɑrd wɛn ˈbɔrdɪŋ
Most apps show live tracking.
moʊst æps ʃoʊ laɪv ˈtrækɪŋ
It makes future trips easier.
ɪt meɪks ˈfjuːtʃər trɪps ˈiːziər
You can also get them online.
ju kən ˈɔlsoʊ ɡɛt ðəm ˈɒnˌlaɪn
What's the fare for children?
wʌts ðə fɛər fɔr ˈtʃɪldrən
It shows all upcoming trains.
ɪt ʃoʊz ɔːl ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ treɪnz
Are visual displays provided?
ɑːr ˈvɪʒuəl dɪˈspleɪz prəˈvaɪdɪd
The bus stop is just outside.
ðə bʌs stɒp ɪz dʒʌst ˌaʊtˈsaɪd
Allow easy access for others.
əˈlaʊ ˈiːzi ˈæksɛs fər ˈʌðərz.
Secure your pockets and bags.
sɪˈkjʊr jʊr ˈpɑkɪts ənd bæɡz
How do I find the best route?
haʊ duː aɪ faɪnd ðə bɛst ruːt
Look on the transport website.
lʊk ɒn ðə ˈtrænspɔːt ˈwɛbsaɪt
Can I save my favorite routes?
kæn aɪ seɪv maɪ ˈfeɪvərɪt ruːts
You can buy it at the machine.
ju kən baɪ ɪt æt ðə məˈʃiːn
Where can I buy a travel card?
wɛə kæn aɪ baɪ ə ˈtrævl̩ kɑːd
Yes, you can top up your card.
jɛs ju kæn tɒp ʌp jɔː kɑːd
Where is the information desk?
wɛər ɪz ðə ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən dɛsk
Offer seats to pregnant women.
ˈɒfər siːts tə ˈprɛɡnənt ˈwɪmɪn
Where is the priority seating?
wɛər ɪz ðə praɪˈɔrɪti ˈsiːtɪŋ
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