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# The Station

## Overview

The *Station* manages the protocol and is responsible for distributing *Bus Tickets* and *Ticket Stubs*. 

Visit the *Station* to buy a *Bus Ticket* or to redeem your *Bus Ticket* for a seat on a bus!

![Passengers getting ready to board.](https://700087270-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5ymDpMbUGXY5Q7DDOg58%2Fuploads%2Ffs6Na3U6YjTGLkAZKax7%2Fstation12.png?alt=media\&token=54a4436b-2c4b-4cde-8929-387599fd731f)