Get cell number of the bus conductor. In case you miss something in the bus then you can reach the conductor and ask him to keep your belonging with him.
In case your family members have not got adjacent seats during automatic seat assignment then make a humble request to other travellers and try for seat exchange so that all of you can sit together.
Try to avoid window seat during winter season, incase window is not getting closed properly then you will have trouble during your journey.
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