Which of the following is correct?

Question

"We recommend you to take the bus"

OR

"We recommend you take the bus"

I searched on the web and I found both being used in sentences, but I think the second one sounds better...Which one is correct though?

Answer 1

if that was me i would say the first one but I'm not sure

Answer 2

I think it depends what you are trying to say and how. Is this a business? I don't think they are incorrect, just a matter of preference. I also don't think people will put you down for it, but sometimes things like this stay in your head and you can't sleep until you know the answer. If you don't like this answer I will post a more specific one later.

Answer 3

This is just my two cents but I like

We Recommend that you take the bus or

We recommend taking the bus.

Answer 4

They`re both correct although I have agree with you, the second one sounds better.

Answer 5

Both is correct. "To take" is an infinitive, but it is not necessary to include the "to" when it is used as a direct object (as is in this case).