ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Commuter bus

A commuter bus is a large vehicle that runs on the road and carries many people from their homes to their work or back home again. It's kind of like a school bus, but for grown-ups.

Imagine you are going to work, but you don't have a way to get there. Instead of driving your own car, which can be expensive and not good for the environment, you can ride on a commuter bus.

Commuter buses have many seats for people to sit in, so you can choose where you want to sit. They also have big windows so you can see where you are going on your journey. You can listen to music, read a book or talk to the other people on the bus while you travel to your destination.

The bus driver is like the captain of the ship - they are in charge of driving the bus safely and making sure everyone arrives at their destination on time.

When you want to ride a commuter bus, you need to wait at a bus stop. This is a special place where the bus will stop and pick you up. You can see the name of the bus route on a big sign, which tells you which bus you need to get on.

Once you get on the bus, you need to pay a fare. This is like buying a ticket to go on a ride at an amusement park. You need to show the driver you paid the fare before you get on the bus.

When you reach your destination, the bus will stop and you can get off. This is like getting off a rollercoaster after the ride is over. You can then go on with your day or work.

So, a commuter bus is a big bus that helps people get to work and back home safely and affordably.
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