They are found in larger cities and usually run between the suburbs and the downtown area. Maps and schedules are available from the ticket office. If you take the subway often, you can save money by purchasing a monthly pass (月票). City-operated buses run on various routes (线路) and are designed to be at certain places at certain times. Maps and schedules may be posted at certain stops, or they may be available at local banks, libraries, the student union, or from the bus drivers. Buses run mainly during the day. Fare is paid by exact change in coins, or by monthly passes. Taxis are generally more expensive in the United States than in other countries. If you use a taxi, be sure you ask the amount of the fare before you agree to ride. The taxi drivers usually expect a tip (小费) of 15 percent of the fare. The passage mainly tells us about ______.

A. the bus and train fares in the US

B. the ways of paying a taxi in the US

C. the public transportation in the US

D. the advantage of subways in the US

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