Conversation Questions Related to Public Transport

Conversation Questions Related to Public Transport

Conversation Questions Related to Public Transport

General Use

1. How often do you use public transport?

2. What types of public transport are available in your city or town?

3. Do you prefer buses, trains, trams, or the underground? Why?

4. What are the advantages of using public transport?

5. What are the disadvantages of public transport in your area?

6. How much do you usually pay for a bus or train ticket?

7. Do you think public transport should be free? Why or why not?

8. Have you ever had a bad experience on public transport? What happened?

9. Do you ever use public transport when travelling abroad? What was it like?

10. Do you feel safe when using public transport?

Comparing Transport Methods

11. Do you prefer driving or taking public transport? Why?

12. Which is faster in your area: public transport or driving?

13. Is it better for the environment to use public transport? Explain.

14. What’s more comfortable: a bus or a train? Why?

15. Is cycling or walking a better alternative to public transport?

Conversation Questions Related to Public Transport

Facilities and Services

16. Are buses and trains in your area usually on time?

17. What can be improved about the public transport system in your town or city?

18. How clean is the public transport where you live?

19. Are there enough public transport options in rural areas?

20. Do you think transport workers are treated fairly?

Behaviour and Etiquette

21. What’s considered polite or rude behaviour on public transport?

22. Have you ever given up your seat for someone? Why?

23. Should people be allowed to talk on the phone on buses and trains?

24. What do you think about eating or drinking on public transport?

25. How do you feel about people playing music or videos without headphones?

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Technology and Tickets

26. Do you usually pay for tickets with cash, a card, or a travel app?

27. Have you ever forgotten to buy a ticket? What happened?

28. Do you think ticket prices are too high?

29. Do you think technology has improved public transport?

30. Have you ever used a travel card, such as an Oyster card or a similar one?

Cultural Perspectives

31. What is public transport like in other countries you’ve visited?

32. Do people behave differently on public transport in other cultures?

33. Is public transport more popular in cities or in the countryside?

34. What do tourists usually think of public transport in your country?

35. How would you describe the public transport system in your country to a foreigner?

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Future of Public Transport

36. How can governments encourage people to use public transport more?

37. Do you think self-driving buses or trains will be common in the future?

38. Should public transport run all night in big cities?

39. How can public transportation become more environmentally friendly?

40. Would you support a ban on cars in city centres if public transport improved?

Opinions and Experiences

41. What’s the longest journey you’ve taken on public transport?

42. Do you enjoy people-watching on public transport?

43. What’s the most unusual thing you’ve seen or experienced on a bus or train?

44. Have you ever helped a tourist use public transport?

45. If you could improve one thing about public transport, what would it be?

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