Advantages of bus travel
- Bus travels are usually cheaper in comparison to air and train travel.
- Bus travels are convenient for short distance travel and useful too for long distance trips
- Traveling in bus usually doesn’t make a great big fuss.
- Bus travel offers an interesting view of the countryside you are passing through.
- Buses often offer you the chance to observe characters from different sections of society.
Safety factors to keep in mind during bus travel
- Put your luggage in the bus hold or where you can keep an eye on it.
- Keep a tight grip on your wallet or purse. Or at least don't make it easy for pickpockets to steal them.
- Similarly, keep an eye on valuables like jewelry, cameras, phones and so on.
- Stick to well-lit, people-filled areas at the bus station if you are traveling late at night.
- If you are arriving late at night at your destination, try to have someone meet you if that is possible.
- Talk to strangers, but don't give them the complete A to Z on your life story, banking history and travel plans.
