What is the proper name for a bus?

A bus (contracted from omnibus, with variants multibus, motorbus, autobus, etc.) is a road vehicle that carries significantly more passengers than an average car or van. It is most commonly used in public transport, but is also in use for charter purposes, or through private ownership.



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An omnibus is another word for a bus, as in a large vehicle carrying lots of passengers. Other names are autobus and coach.

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A transit bus (also big bus, commuter bus, city bus, town bus, urban bus, stage bus, public bus, public transit bus, or simply bus) is a type of bus used on shorter-distance public transport bus services.

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MTA New York City Bus – most routes within the City of New York, operated by the New York City Transit Authority (NYCT) and subsidiary Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA).

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A minibus, microbus, minicoach, or commuter (in Zimbabwe) is a passenger-carrying motor vehicle that is designed to carry more people than a multi-purpose vehicle or minivan, but fewer people than a full-size bus.

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An articulated bus is a long vehicle and usually requires a specially trained driver, as maneuvering (particularly reversing) can be difficult.

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mass transit, also called mass transportation, or public transportation, the movement of people within urban areas using group travel technologies such as buses and trains.

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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.

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