Complete each sentence using a word from the box. Use each option ONLY ONCE.
bus lanes – commute – get off – get on – get out – platform – railway station – return ticket – traffic jam – underground
In the morning, I often to work using public transport. First, I the train at the local . I always make sure to have a to avoid buying another one for my journey back home. The train is not usually on time, so I often have to wait on the for ten or twenty minutes.
Once I arrive in the city, I transfer to the to reach my office. The tube station is always bustling with people, especially during rush hours. After a few stops, I and go to the nearest bus stop. I prefer taking the bus for the last part of my journey as it drops me right in front of my office building.
During my commute, I often see a on the main road. It reminds me of why I prefer using public transport. The city has several , which makes the bus a quicker option than driving a car.
One day last week, when I was driving instead of taking the train, I had to take a different route as there was a road accident on my usual path. This incident caused significant delays, and many people had to of their vehicles and walk to their destinations. It was a hectic day, but I managed to reach work on time, thanks to the efficiency of the city's public transport system.