(There is a saying in London which runs “You wait for ages for a bus and then two come along together”.)
What’s the saying about buses?
“The buses. I wait and then there are two.” “Right, right”, I responded, now getting where he was coming from. “You wait ages for one – and then two come along at the same time! “
What do we call London bus?
The name London General was replaced by London Transport, which became synonymous with the red London bus. Bus numbers were first used in 1906.
Do you have to say where you’re going London bus?
You don’t have to say anything. Find a seat, although some will be marked for people with disabilities, pregnant, or with strollers. When you get close to your stop, push the button to request the stop if no one else has done so.
Why are London buses painted red?
The reason behind their colour dates to the early 1900s, when the transport system was operated by different rival companies. London General Omnibus Company (or L.G.O.C.) owned most of the buses and in 1907 painted its entire fleet red to stand out from competitors.
What is the bus metaphor?
Imagine your life is like a bus. You are the driver of this bus. From the moment your life begins on the road of life, you begin to pick up passengers. Passengers come from all of our unique life experiences, and form the symphony of emotions, beliefs, bodily sensations, and impulses inside you.
What is a group of buses called?
The buses that are stuck together are called a bus bunch or banana bus; this may also involve more than two buses.
Why London buses are famous?
The red double-decker bus is one of the most iconic features of London and with good reason. Just like the London Underground, these buses are one of the faster and more efficient ways to travel in the hustle and bustle of this booming metropolis.
What was the old London bus called?
The AEC Routemaster is a front-engined double-decker bus that was designed by London Transport and built by the Associated Equipment Company (AEC) and Park Royal Vehicles. The first prototype was completed in September 1954 and the last one was delivered in 1968.
What was London’s first bus called?
The early 19th century saw the arrival of the omnibus in London, introduced by English coachbuilder George Shillibeer. Before that the only road vehicles for public hire were four wheeled coaches called hackneys.
What is the slogan for transport for London?
The London Underground Sign and the slogan “Mind the Gap” are registered trademarks owned by Transport for London (TFL).
What to say when you missed the bus?
Tell her that you are sorry and that you will do better next time. Try to figure out the reason that you missed the bus and correct the problem. You may need to go to bed earlier or set your alarm clock for an earlier time. Thanks!
Why do London buses have 2 doors?
TfL generally operates two door buses as this speeds boarding and alighting, particularly at busy stops. However due to physical constraints such as tight corners, some routes can only be operated with buses of less than 9m in length. These only have one door.
Why do London busses have white roofs?
But what is the purpose of the white roofs? Well, simply, they cause the sun’s rays to reflect off the buses and therefore keep them from overheating during the warmer summer months. They also help to fight climate change, as the bus doesn’t need to power air-con onboard.
Why do London buses have white tops?
Ten years ago, the Transport for London introduced a programme for the installation of white panels atop the capital’s trademark red buses in the framework of further climate-adaptation plans. More specifically, white panels reflect the rays of the summer sun, thus keeping the vehicles cooler.
Why is the roof of the bus white?
A pilot program in North Carolina in the early 1990s tested the theory that a school bus with a white roof would make for a cooler experience for the passengers. The results were profound. The program found white-topped buses had internal temperatures an average of 10 degrees cooler than yellow topped buses.
What does buses mean in slang?
A buss is a kiss. [US] Leaning down, he gave her a brotherly buss. transitive verb. If you buss someone, you kiss them.
What are 3 famous metaphors?
Famous metaphors
- “The Big Bang.”
- “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
- “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
- “I am the good shepherd, … and I lay down my life for the sheep.”
- “All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree.”
- “Chaos is a friend of mine.”
What is the meaning of the idiom to miss the bus?
to miss an opportunity
to miss an opportunity; be too late.
Why do 3 buses come at once?
The theory goes that when there’s been a delay, the first bus picks up all the waiting passengers: those who have been waiting for some time, and those who have only been there a few minutes and had planned to get a slightly later bus.
What are bus enthusiasts called?
A person who engages in these activities is known as a bus spotter, bus fan, bus nut (colloquial British English) or bus enthusiast.