So, I am on my way to Mzimba from Mzuzu. I am looking for a bus. I find one Malasha bus going to Lilongwe via Mzimba. I ask:
- How much is it to Mzimba? K700
- What time is the bus leaving? When it is full.
- Do you carry seated passengers only or you wait for standing passengers? Seated only.
At this moment I am abit pleased but I have to think it over.
Usually, a conductor can say a lot of things to a passenger just to have them pay. Minibus operators have disappointed many by even dropping passengers enroute before reaching the destination. The same Malasha Bus at one time failed my trip by diverting their normal route even without the local Malasha office knowing.
So, I have to confirm one more thing. Suppose of these that you have said, I find them good conditions. But you can say this just to make me pay and then disappoint me later. Will you give me my money back if you do not satisfy these conditions? The best thing we can do is, get in find a seat, you will pay when the bus is going. Ok, I get in. Now waiting for the bus to be full.