Every subway car has a map posted on the wall. In Case of Emergency Go to the station booth. Station agents have phones to contact emergency medical services and the police. Our train crews have radios that they can use to call for help. How to Ride the Bus Where the Bus Stops Bus stops are located at street corners and have a tall, round sign with a bus emblem and route number.
Some stops have bus shelters.
Boarding the Bus As the bus pulls up to the stop, be sure to read the destination sign on the front to check that the bus will take you where you want to go. Stay on the curb until your bus stops and the doors open. You can pay your fare with MetroCard, a token or exact change. The farebox is directly in front of you as you board. People with physical disabilities may use the wheelchair lift located at the back door of the bus.