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was on a bus vs taking a bus

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Was on a bus' is used to describe a past action of being physically present on a bus, while 'taking a bus' is used to describe the action of using a bus as a mode of transportation.

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was on a bus

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a past action of being physically present on a bus.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone was physically present on a bus at a specific time in the past.

Examples:

I was on a bus when I received the news.
She was on a bus heading to the city center.

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I was on a bus, and...
Few days after I gave birth, I was on a bus heading home to kansas.
I think he was on a bus.
The last time I was on a bus like this, I was heading to Fox River.
Abby was on a bus that dropped her off at the entrance of the cul-de-sac right before the blue jacket reappeared at Jess Murphy's house.
Like the other day... ...I was on a bus, and this guy comes up to me and says... ..."Do you work out?"
I couldn't find anything on the CCTV feeds, but then I realized Alicia's apartment was on a bus route.

Alternatives:

I rode the bus
I traveled by bus
I took a bus

taking a bus

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe the action of using a bus as a mode of transportation.

This phrase is used to indicate the act of using a bus as a mode of transportation to reach a destination.

Examples:

I am taking a bus to work today.
She enjoys taking a bus to explore the city.

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Taking a bus never seems to end well here.
We only have a moment, for we are taking a bus tour of Providence and other places.
I'm taking a bus to new jersey.
By taking a bus tour of downtown Denver.
We only have a moment, for we are taking a bus tour of Providence and other places.
I don't want to go back to base and think about you taking a bus home at 3:00 a.m.
Are you taking a bus or the subway?
Are you taking a bus or do you want a taxi?
Taking a bus to the skull scrambles up the old noggin a bit.

Alternatives:

riding a bus
using a bus
traveling by bus

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