When your destination is about to arrive, just be ready with your bags and count all the items. Most of the people do this mistake and they often miss their belongings in the bus.
While getting down from bus at an intermediate bus stop, always ask the conductor about the break time and come back at your seat just two to three minutes before.
Take cell number of bus conductor. In case you miss the bus at any stop then it will help you to track him or catch the bus at next stop.