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A: How much is the fare for this bus? B: It costs $1.25 to ride the bus. A: So, how long have you been driving buses? B: I've been driving this bus for only a few months. A: Do you enjoy being a bus driver? B: Not really. A: I would never dream of dr

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A: What does it cost to ride this bus? B: The fare is $1.25. A: Have you been driving buses a long time? B: I haven't been driving for longonly for a few months. A: Do you like to drive the bus? B: Not in the least bit. A: I would have never dreamed

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