[nabs-l] Hop stop

[Kirt]

Also, occasionally and strategically asking nearby passengers where you are doesn't hurt either. I know each person has a different style but, to me, The most efficient way to use the GPS on the bus is for it to periodically tell you where you are and maybe what The nearest intersections are. That way you know roughly where you are and can decide where you want to get off. Also, if you're planning on using a subway system at all, don't expect your GPS to work. In my opinion using a GPS to find something like a bus stopis nice but if you depend on it you're going to get in trouble. :-)
Best,
Kirt

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> On Aug 14, 2014, at 10:06 AM, Merlyn Hileman via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Amanda,
> I usually ask the driver to let me know when we get to the stop I need. Then, I sit in the front of the bus in the row across from the driver. That way when the driver looks around the bus, he will see me and remember to let me know when the bus is at my stop.
> 
> Merlyn Hileman
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Amanda via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> To: Zachary N. Griego-Dreicer <zdreicer at gmail.com>
> Cc: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thu, Aug 14, 2014 9:46 am
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Hop stop
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> Has the drivers ever forgotten about you?
> 
> Amanda
> 
>>> On Aug 14, 2014, at 10:35 AM, "Zachary N. Griego-Dreicer"
>> <zdreicer at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> In cities which don't announce what bus stop it is, I do end up
> having to ask the driver. In Denver where I am, all buses say  the bus stops. Perhaps this application does have that feature and I am unaware of it…
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone 5S Using VoiceOver
>> 
>>> On Aug 14, 2014, at 8:23, cape.amanda at gmail.com wrote:
>>> 
>>> Aw, that really sucks. So how do you know your stop?
>>> 
>>> Amanda
>>> 
>>>> On Aug 14, 2014, at 10:14 AM, "Zachary N. Griego-Dreicer"
> <zdreicer at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> From what I've experienced of it, no.
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone 5S Using VoiceOver
>>>> 
>>>>> On Aug 14, 2014, at 7:32, Amanda via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>> I downloaded hop stop. It looks good so far but does it tell you
> when approaching or passing a stop in case the driver forgets to announce your stop?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Amanda
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