"A bus is a road vehicle that carries significantly more passengers than an average car or van."
A large vehicle with multiple seats for transporting a group of people, typically used for public transportation.
Public transport system: Learning about the different types of buses, their routes, schedules, and fares.
Public transport etiquette: Understanding the rules of conduct while using the bus, such as how to queue, board the bus, pay the fare, and disembark.
Bus safety: Knowing the safety guidelines while on the bus, such as familiarize yourself with the emergency exits, use the seatbelts, stay seated, hold onto handrails, and avoid loud noises.
Bus accessibility: Learning about how transport providers cater to individuals with mobility issues or disabilities, such as wheelchair-accessible vehicles or assistance animals.
Bus maintenance: Familiarizing yourself with how buses are maintained and serviced, such as checking tire pressure, checking for fluid levels, daily cleaning schedules, and ensuring the bus is roadworthy.
Bus technology: Understanding the technology used in modern buses, such as GPS tracking, fuel consumption monitoring, and ticketing systems.
Bus fleet management: Learning how transport agencies manage their bus fleet and respond to maintenance and service issues.
Operating cost: Understanding how operable cost of public transport is determined, such as fuel cost, driver salary, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation.
Bus fares: Understanding how transport providers calculate fares and how you can save money on a bus trip.
Bus route planning: Knowing how to plan a route, assess the bus schedule, and coordinate the trip to reach your destination on time.
Bus infrastructure: Understanding the infrastructure that supports the bus transport system, such as depot facilities, terminals, and bus stops.
Traffic management systems: Knowing how traffic management systems influence the bus transport system and how transport providers respond to traffic congestion.
Bus network analysis: Understanding how transport providers analyze and respond to changing travel demands by reviewing bus network design, identifying patterns, and optimizing routes.
Intermodal transport planning: Learning how transport agencies coordinate buses with other modes of public transport, such as trains, ferries or airports to provide a seamless journey to passengers.
Customer service: Learning how the transport provider responds to customer concerns, such as complaints, suggestions, and feedback.
Urban planning: Understanding how urban planning influences the bus transport system, such as land use, zoning and multimodal transportation infrastructure.
Bus transport regulations: Knowing the regulations governing the bus transport system, such as vehicle safety standards, registration requirements, and insurance liability.
Bus transit-oriented development: Understanding Transit Oriented Development (TOD) initiatives that aim to create sustainable communities and promote public transport usage.
School bus: A vehicle designed to transport children to and from school.
City bus: A public transit bus designed for urban areas, it usually has fixed routes and operates on set schedules.
Coach bus: A long-distance bus designed for intercity travel that has amenities such as air conditioning, reclining seats, and onboard restrooms.
Mini-bus: A small bus that can accommodate up to 16 passengers, often used for local transport.
Double-decker bus: A bus with two levels, commonly seen in tourist destinations, it provides passengers with an elevated view of the area.
Articulated bus: A bus that is composed of two or more parts connected by hinges. This type of bus provides more capacity than conventional buses.
Shuttle bus: A small bus that is designed to transport passengers between two locations, like an airport or hotel.
Trolleybus: An electric bus that draws power from overhead wires, it runs on rubber tires just like a regular bus.
Party bus: A luxury bus that has been customized to accommodate a group of people who want to travel to a party or event.
Tour bus: A bus that is designed specifically for sightseeing tours, usually featuring large windows and open roof sections.
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit): A type of public transportation that operates on dedicated lanes and has fewer stops, making it faster than regular buses.
Demand responsive bus: A bus service that responds to specific passenger demands, often used in rural or low-traffic areas.
Electric bus: A bus that runs on electricity, either from battery power or overhead electric lines.
Mobile home: A bus that has been converted into a living space, often used for camping or travel.
Executive bus: A luxury bus designed for business travel or events, with amenities such as leather seats, Wi-Fi, and a conference table.
"The average bus carries between 30 and 100 passengers, but some buses have a capacity of up to 300 passengers."
"The most common type is the single-deck rigid bus, with double-decker and articulated buses carrying larger loads, and midibuses and minibuses carrying smaller loads."
"Coaches are used for longer-distance services."
"Many types of buses, such as city transit buses and inter-city coaches, charge a fare. However, some types, such as elementary or secondary school buses or shuttle buses within a post-secondary education campus, are free."
"Bus drivers require a special large vehicle licence above and beyond a regular driving licence."
"Buses may be used for scheduled bus transport, scheduled coach transport, school transport, private hire, or tourism. They can also be used as promotional buses for political campaigns or privately operated for various purposes, including rock and pop band tour vehicles."
"Horse-drawn buses were used from the 1820s."
"Steam buses were introduced in the 1830s."
"The first internal combustion engine buses, or motor buses, were used in 1895."
"Recently, interest has been growing in hybrid electric buses, fuel cell buses, and electric buses, as well as buses powered by compressed natural gas or biodiesel."
"As of the 2010s, bus manufacturing is increasingly globalized, with the same designs appearing around the world."
"A bus is contracted from omnibus, with variants multibus, motorbus, autobus, etc."
"Midibuses and minibuses are used for carrying smaller loads."
"Double-decker and articulated buses are used for carrying larger loads."
"Although buses are most commonly used in public transport, they can also be used for charter purposes or through private ownership."
"Electric trolleybuses were introduced in 1882."
"Promotional buses may be used for political campaigns."
"Interest has been growing in hybrid electric buses, fuel cell buses, and electric buses, as well as buses powered by compressed natural gas or biodiesel."
"Yes, some buses are privately operated for a wide range of purposes, including rock and pop band tour vehicles."