Meaning
Requesting a reminder for when to disembark from public transport.
Cultural Background
In the UK, people are generally very helpful on buses. It is common to ask the driver directly as you board. In many US cities, buses have automated stop announcements. Asking a passenger is more common than asking the driver. Japanese public transport is extremely punctual. Asking for help is common, but people often rely on the digital displays. Germans value efficiency. If you ask, keep it brief and direct.
Use 'Excuse me'
Always start with 'Excuse me' to get the person's attention politely.
Be specific
Add the name of your stop for clarity: 'Could you let me know when to get off at Central Station?'
Meaning
Requesting a reminder for when to disembark from public transport.
Use 'Excuse me'
Always start with 'Excuse me' to get the person's attention politely.
Be specific
Add the name of your stop for clarity: 'Could you let me know when to get off at Central Station?'
Smile
A smile makes your request seem much friendlier and more approachable.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Excuse me, could you ________ when to get off?
'Tell' is the correct verb to use with an indirect object (me).
Choose the most polite version.
Which sentence is the most polite?
'Could you' is a standard polite marker in English.
Match the situation to the correct response.
Match: Bus stop, Train station, New city
The phrase is specifically for stop notification.
Complete the dialogue.
Passenger: 'I'm not sure where my stop is.' Local: 'Don't worry.' Passenger: '__________'
This is the most logical request given the context.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesExcuse me, could you ________ when to get off?
'Tell' is the correct verb to use with an indirect object (me).
Which sentence is the most polite?
'Could you' is a standard polite marker in English.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
The phrase is specifically for stop notification.
Passenger: 'I'm not sure where my stop is.' Local: 'Don't worry.' Passenger: '__________'
This is the most logical request given the context.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, but 'Could you let me know when we arrive?' is more natural for a taxi.
No, it's a very common and polite request.
They will usually say 'I'm sorry, I'm not sure' or 'I'm getting off at the same stop'.
Yes, 'Can' is fine, but 'Could' is slightly more polite.
No, it works for trains, trams, and subways too.
'Get off' is the standard phrasal verb for leaving a vehicle.
Yes, but only if they are not busy driving.
It is neutral and polite, suitable for almost any situation.
It's a spoken phrase, but you could text it if you are coordinating a meeting.
Yes, people are generally happy to help.
It happens! Just get off at the next stop and take the bus back.
Yes, but it sounds more like a command. Add 'Could you' to be polite.
Related Phrases
Can you tell me
synonymDirect request for information
Would you mind
builds onVery polite request
Give me a shout
similarInformal notification
Keep me posted
contrastOngoing updates
