How does ride the bus work?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Updated on January 20, 2026
The dealer lays 10 cards face down. One by one, the dealer flips a card over. If it's a number card, nothing happens and the dealer continues to the next card. If it's a face card or an ace, the player riding the bus has to drink: One drink for a jack, two for a queen, three for a king and four for an ace.
How many people can ride the bus?
To play Ride the Bus all you need is a driver (dealer), a rider (we'll get to that later), a pack of cards, and plenty of booze. While you only need a minimum of two people, of course, the more the merrier.How do you ride the bus in Irish poker?
Play continues similarly for the 2nd row of cards, but these cards require players to drink 2, drink 4, drink 6, and drink 8 if they place their cards in the pile. After all cards have been flipped over, the player with the most cards remaining in their hand is the loser and must ride the bus.How do you get off the bus?
Tips
- Notify the bus driver when you wish to exit the bus. Simply pull the stop request cord that runs along the upper part of the windows, or push a stop request button, sometimes located above the rear door or on a pole. ...
- Use the rear door to exit. ...
- Move all the way into the bus. ...
- Keep aisles and exits clear.
How much is a bus?
New buses can cost anywhere from $90,000 to $290,000, depending on the type. Most schools need to apply for financing and grants to cover their fleet renewal costs.How to Ride the Bus - For TEENS
How do you play Stop The Bus game?
Students simply have to think of one item to go in each category beginning with the set letter. Give an example line of answers for the first time you play with a new group. The first team to finish shouts 'Stop the bus!' Check their answers and write them up on the board and if they are all OK, that team wins a point.What are the rules for Irish poker?
General Information About Irish PokerIrish poker is truly a mix of the rules of Texas Hold'em and Omaha Poker. Players start with four hole cards, as if playing Omaha, but must discard two cards after the flop. The remainder of the hand plays like a standard Texas Hold'em hand.