The bus is not coming — what do I do?
'Autobus' — AU-to-bus. Three syllables; stress on the first. 'Au' is a diphthong.
Say this to a fellow passenger or ask a local when the bus you are waiting for has not arrived and you need to decide on an alternative plan.
'Non arriva' means it is not coming (not arriving). Present tense used for a current ongoing situation. 'Cosa faccio?' (What do I do?) is a versatile helpless-question phrase — very common when you are lost or confused and need guidance.
È in ritardo o cancellato?
Is it delayed or cancelled?
Distinguish between a wait and a problem.
Posso aspettare ancora o prendo un taxi?
Should I keep waiting or take a taxi?
Practical decision-making question.
C'è un'app per i tempi dei bus?
Is there an app for bus times?
Find real-time bus information.
Italian city buses are notoriously unreliable, particularly in Rome and Naples where delays of 30+ minutes are common. The apps Moovit, Google Maps, and local city apps (like ATM in Milan, ATAC in Rome) show real-time bus positions. In Rome, even the real-time display can be inaccurate.