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I am running to catch the bus, but the driver closes the door and drives away. Why doesn't the driver stop to let me on the bus?

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Final answer:

Different cultures have different behaviors when it comes to boarding a bus due to their local transportation systems and daily challenges.

Step-by-step explanation:

In many societies that enjoy public transportation, a passenger will find a marked bus stop or station, wait for the bus or train, pay an agent before or after boarding, and quietly take a seat if one is available. However, different cultures have different behaviors when it comes to boarding a bus. For example, in Cairo, Egypt, buses often do not come to a full stop, and passengers may board while the bus is still moving. In Dublin, Ireland, bus riders are expected to extend their arm to indicate that they want the bus to stop for them. In Mumbai, India, passengers have to squeeze into crowded trains amid pushing and shoving on crowded platforms. These behaviors are influenced by the local transportation systems and daily challenges.

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