Hail and ride

How it is used

Used in local bus information; suitable stopping places remain subject to the operator's arrangements and safety.

Example sentences

1. On the hail and ride section, we signalled to the bus outside the village shop.

   The service uses a section of road rather than only numbered stopping points.

2. The driver explained where the hail and ride section ended and fixed stops began.

   Different stopping arrangements can apply along the same bus route.

Common collocations

• hail and ride section
• hail and ride service

Related terms

• public transportBuses, trains, trams, metros and ferries that run on fixed routes and timetables and that anyone can use by paying a fare.
• timetableA list or table showing the times when buses, trains, ferries or planes leave and arrive.

More terms: Getting Around & Directions

• directions
• taxi rank
• shuttle bus
• car rental
• platform
• get off
• within walking distance
• couchette
• request stop
• rail replacement bus
• through ticket
• split ticketing