Sometimes, you need to adjust the shutter speed and ISO
sensitivity for different situations. Use S mode
for these settings. If you use auto, results may vary. I realise
that some busfans get blurry pics of buses moving because they use
auto mode. And please, refrain from flash. You may blind the driver
eyes that way.
Sunny
(Afternoon)
At night
(static)
At night
(light-streaking)
For this one, the longer the shutter speed, the less ISO you
need.
Please note that whatever you've put up down here
VARIES from one
camera to another. Hence, whatever you have suggested doesn't mean
that it will work for all. IMO, the best for one to discover to
take good bus photograph is through experimenting onto each
individual camera. Not all cameras do have the 'S' mode that you're
referring to.