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London the largest city in the world
Has a splendid road service of passenger buses
For the millions of people, visitors, shoppers, workers and others
Needing quick and comfortable transport from place to place
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Not only do the buses bring people in to London
They also carry passengers out
Through less crowded streets to the surrounding countryside
On return journeys they bring passengers back
There is a regular service to or from the town
Here in the near countryside two African students studying in London
Have been enjoying a walk in the fields
And now have to get back to their studies
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A bus is now due they have just time to catch it
They know that buses run to carefully prepared timetables
And are always punctual people never have long to wait
At regular stopping places along the roads
People wait quietly in line
Buses of course enter London at different parts
It's well to be sure that you get in one that is going to the part you want to reach
The people enter the bus in an orderly manner
No crowding or pushing out of turn
And the conductor controls everything in a cheerful way
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It is this friendly cooperation between passengers and conductor and driver
That makes bus travelling comfortable
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Collecting fares and giving tickets
Is very important business
And when passengers help the conductor by having their money ready
His task is made easier
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This man is thoughtless
But though he is not ready with his fare
He still asks for it in a friendly manner
The driver keeps a steady speed
He knows when he should reach the next stop
And drives so that he will be there right on time
People rely on his correct time keeping at the stopping places
Travelling by bus is one of the best and cheapest ways of seeing the country
Time goes pleasantly
In looking at the interesting scenes that have passed by
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Another stop
Again no rushing nor crowding to get in first
A child's push cart could easily be a nuisance
But the conductor sees that it isn't
And no one is hindered at all
A mother with a little child always hopes for a seat near the door
A kind passenger changes his seat to help her
Just thought for others
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Wherever there are little children
People are kindlier
Africans in particular have a great love for them
And somehow small children have a quick instinct
And seem to know when they are with friends
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The roads begin to look busier
London is getting nearer
Another stop will soon be in sight
There are times when friendly cooperation is especially necessary
A cripple needs much kindness in his affliction
It's not easy for him to enter a bus
But friendly hands give help at once
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Every day in London there are 7 million passengers
Carried by 5 thousand buses
This excellent service enables thousands of workers
To live in healthy and pleasant districts
Far away from London's crowded streets
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There is one very important matter
That the driver has always to be ready for
Children crossing a road
There are special crossing places
Marked on the roads for people to use
And it's the custom for children leaving or going to a school
To form in a procession to cross together
The driver sees this is going to take place
And stops his bus
It's a rule that's made for safety
And he never breaks it
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Back in London
A pleasant journey for the African students
4 long miles for 5 pence and back home right on time
Just like any other journey in a London Transport bus
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Visitors from overseas are always impressed by the efficiency
And comfort of the London Transport bus service
Always in the thousands of London buses
The same good service and civility of the staff
Is met by willing, orderly and friendly cooperation by the travelling public
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