passenger

Everyday

1. A passenger is a person who travels in a bus, train, car, ship or plane but does not drive or fly it. tree →
2. The passenger seat is the seat next to the driver. tree →

In the lessons

In school maths: people on a bus or train; getting on adds, getting off takes away; passengers per bus or carriage; seats and tickets. In everyday life and safety: wear a seat belt as a passenger; passengers wait on the platform. Phrases: «passenger seat», «passenger train», «passenger plane», «front-seat passenger».

Examples

• A bus has 30 passengers. tree →
• 8 passengers get off. tree →
• 5 passengers get on. tree →
• How many passengers are on the bus now? tree →
• The plane carries 180 passengers. tree →
• All passengers must wear seat belts. tree →
• Passengers waited on the platform for the train. tree →
• Children under 12 should not sit in the front passenger seat. tree →
• "What is it o'clock, watchman?" inquired a passenger. tree →

Note

Countable: «a passenger». Maths: getting on → add, getting off → take away; do the stops in order. Trap: the driver is not a passenger.