In the U.S., there are three common types of bus service: conventional bus, intercity bus, and rapid transit (BRT) bus services. Almost every major city has traditional bus services, with many larger cities offering a 24/7 bus service.
Limousine buses are luxury vehicles that come equipped with features like onboard bars, TVs, and sound systems. They are perfect for weddings, parties, or any other event where you want to add a touch of luxury. Limousine buses can seat up to 24 people.
A bi-articulated bus or double-articulated bus and sometimes train-bus or tram-bus is a type of high-capacity articulated bus with an extra axle and a second articulation joint, as well as extended length.
Also known as gypsy buses, Spanish buses, or even guaguas, these mini buses are often a welcome sight to the overflow of commuters in Jersey City and beyond. They are usually white, seat about two dozen passengers, and can be signaled to stop just like an NJT bus.
Single-deck busThe single-deck bus (also called a single decker) is the most popular bus in transit applications and has become largely synonymous with the concept of a transit bus.
Single-deck busThe single-deck bus (also called a single decker) is the most popular bus in transit applications and has become largely synonymous with the concept of a transit bus. However, any bus could serve in a transit application and other bus types frequently show up in transit fleets.
Private CharterAlso known in the US as an entertainer coach and in Europe as a nightliner, a sleeper bus is often used to transport bands and their technicians and road crew between cities and shows. Other terms used are band bus, crew bus, entertainer bus, NightRider, sleeper coach, and tour bus.
A charter bus, also called a motorcoach, is a vehicle that is reserved for the private use of a group, organization, or business. Instead of traveling along a set bus route, hire a charter bus to take your group directly to your destination.
The New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA, publicly known as MTA New York City Transit as part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority) operates roughly 4,500 buses within the 5 boroughs of New York City daily branded as both MTA New York City Bus, and MTA Bus.
The word bus is short for omnibus, which means “for everyone.” Bus was first used in this sense in the 1830s, its everyone meaning referencing the fact that anyone could join the coach along its route, unlike with stagecoaches, which had to be pre-booked.
The plural form of bus is buses. To be fair, a few dictionaries do list busses as an alternative plural form of bus. But it appears so rarely that most people would view it as a spelling error.
The Model 743DT-16 was introduced, expanding from 13 to 16 rows of seating by extending the body to 41 feet long, requiring tandem rear axles. Offering a seating capacity of 97 student passengers, the DT-16 was the largest school bus ever mass-produced.