Online alarm clock for 1:29 am
As you hand the InterCity bus meet-up to the next person, set the alarm for 1:29 am and make the changeover clear. Tell them which night stop to use, the direction the coach is travelling, and where to stand so they are ready before it arrives. A second alarm for 2:00 am can serve as a later check if the timetable allows, but it should not replace the agreed handover.
Because the reminder now belongs to someone else, confirm how they will keep it active after setting the time. This alarm runs in the browser: if they close it, or their phone goes to sleep, the bus alert may never sound and the stop could be missed. Leaving the alarm page open with the phone awake and connected to power makes that limitation easier to manage. They can also check that the volume is audible without making it intrusive for nearby homes.
Waiting outside around 1:29 am can feel damper than the temperature suggests, especially at an exposed New Zealand roadside stop. The person taking over can pack a light rain shell, keep a warm layer handy, and choose a sheltered spot that still gives a clear view of the road. Moist night air can also settle on a phone screen, so keeping the device in a pocket until the alert is due helps preserve a clear display.
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