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Older passengers should remain seated while the bus moves

Remain seated while the bus moves and get up only after it stops safely. Use the handrail when moving and allow enough time to leave without rushing.

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-20

Older passengers should remain seated while the bus moves. Wrong action: Asking the person to walk toward the exit while the bus is moving. Correct action: Remain seated while the bus moves and get up only after it stops safely.

Why it matters

Bus acceleration or sudden braking can knock an older passenger off balance.

Wrong action

Asking the person to walk toward the exit while the bus is moving.

Correct action

Remain seated while the bus moves and get up only after it stops safely.

What to do

  1. Help the person sit securely and signal the stop early.
  2. Remain seated while the bus moves and get up only after it stops safely.
  3. Use the handrail when moving and allow enough time to leave without rushing.

If something happens

For serious injury, unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, keep yourself safe, call 999 and follow the operator.

Sources and review

This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.

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