From the 1930s to the 1950s the incidence of walking to work declined rapidly, but the use of buses and bicycles increased substantially.
In trains and buses the young people are never willing to offer their elders seats.
Since then the buses have become too many and the chance of making money has decreased.
Furthermore, companies face higher standards regarding the vintage of buses.
Having comfortable buses with a drop-step, making it easier to get on and off, and a regular and reliable service were also important.
Can get simple information about travel, use public transport: buses, trains, and taxis, and give directions, and buy tickets.
In extract (3), the bus conductor is conversing with conductors from other buses.
But you have to be reasonably fit to join it, because you have to climb in and out of those buses.
