Bus

A bus is a large wheeled vehicle meant to carry many passengers along with the bus driver. It is larger than a car or van, but smaller than the average rail transport. It is most commonly used in public transport, but is also in use for charter purposes, or through private ownership. All are built on a truck chassis or a truck chassis with a cab. Although the average bus carries between 30 and 100 passengers, 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. Other types, such as elementary or secondary school buses or shuttle buses within a post-secondary education campus, are free. In many jurisdictions, bus drivers require a special large vehicle licence above and beyond a regular driving license. There are many types of bus around the world.

The name "bus" is shorthand for Latin language omnibus, "for everyone". The first omnibuses were horse-drawn coaches, and the name "omnibus" dates to 1662 in France. The service was launched by Blaise Pascal. The first motor-powered omnibus coaches appeared in 1894 in Germany, invented by Karl Benz.

Buses are an important part of public transport in places all over the world. Many people who do not have cars, especially the third world countries, use buses to get around. Buses make it easy for them to get to where they want to go.

There are many types of bus. For example: a single decker bus or a double decker bus.

A place where people wait for a local bus is called a bus stop. A building where people wait for a long-distance bus or where many buses meet is called a bus station.

There are many types of bus around the world. An example is a motorhome, which is a bus-like vehicle equipped for living. Typically, a motorhome will include a lounge area, dining area, small bathroom, a galley, kitchen and a corridor.

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