I go by ～ I go with the bus.
I will get off at ～.
My first trip on a Vietnamese bus was a series of surprises.
Ruan-chan, do you remember the day you first got on the bus?
It's the day I went from Bac Ninh Province to Hanoi. That day was interesting.
The place where your father told you to "wait here" was clearly not a bus stop; it was just a roadside!
Even without a sign, Vietnam can still turn into a bus stop (lol).
I was really surprised when I waited with half-trusting and half-doubting that the bus really arrived! And there was another staff member on the bus, right?
That person is the staff member who sells tickets. They collect fees, shout out the destination, and receive luggage.
Also, local buses carry not only people but also luggage.
That's right. We'll load and unload our luggage along the way, and when we get close enough, we'll call to say, "We'll be there soon."
It's amazing that something that's a human system can actually work properly.
But the public buses in the city are completely different. There are clearly marked stops, and the announcements are automated. Tickets can also be paid with a prepaid card.
To be honest, the center of Hanoi is accessible by regular bus. It's much better maintained than in the countryside.
In the countryside, the "old-fashioned bus culture" still exists, where everything moves according to the voices of the people.
It was really nice that they would tell me when I wanted to get off, and that they would actually say, "Next time!" I was excited about the magic, but local buses are the best part of traveling.
It’s recommended to try something new outside the city and once you get used to it, take the local bus.
