Can I board from the front?
'Salire' — 'sa-LI-re'. Stress on second syllable. 'Davanti' — 'da-VAN-ti'.
Ask the driver directly when bus doors are multiple and you are unsure which to use, especially useful with large luggage or a pushchair.
'Posso' is the first-person singular of 'potere' (can/may). 'Salire' means to board/get on. 'Da davanti' means 'from the front'. Italian buses often require rear entry and front exit, but this varies by city.
Da dove si sale?
Where do you board from?
Impersonal 'si'; asks generally about boarding procedure.
Posso salire con il passeggino?
Can I board with the pushchair?
Important for parents with strollers.
Posso portare la bici sull'autobus?
Can I bring my bicycle on the bus?
Relevant on suburban and airport lines.
Boarding rules vary by city. In Rome you board from any door; in Milan you board from rear doors and exit from the front. Ignoring this can cause friction with other passengers.