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Frequently Asked Questions

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General

A bus is a large road vehicle designed to carry multiple passengers along fixed routes.
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A coach is built for long-distance travel and usually has luggage storage and reclining seats.
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They maximise capacity without taking up extra road space.
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In 1986 under the Transport Act 1985, outside London.
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A vehicle used to carry passengers for hire or reward.
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A facility where buses are stored, maintained and dispatched.
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A number used to identify a specific bus service.
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A route that starts and ends at the same location without reversing.
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A bus that stops only at major stops.
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Yes, by the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA.
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An official who licenses and regulates operators.
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A published schedule of departures and arrivals.
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A bus service operating late at night.
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The bus has been removed from active service.
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A retired bus kept for heritage purposes.
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A system where local authorities control routes and fares.
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A service operating mainly during busy times.
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Most are operated by private companies.
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Time between trips before the next departure.
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Tickets & Fares

Paying using a bank card or mobile device.
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Unlimited travel for one day.
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A government scheme limiting single fares.
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Covers travel to and from a destination.
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Free travel for eligible passengers.
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Some do, but contactless is common.
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Automatic daily cost limiting.
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Unlimited travel for seven days.
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Unlimited travel for one month.
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Often yes depending on operator.
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A discounted fare for multiple passengers.
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Many operators allow this.
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A reloadable travel card.
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Usually not unless stated.
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Yes on most modern buses.
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Operators & Companies

A company running bus services.
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A transport group owning multiple operators.
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A company not owned by a major group.
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A subsidised route funded by authorities.
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A route run without subsidy.
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For branding and marketing.
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Yes, vehicles are frequently sold.
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Routes may be re-tendered.
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Assigning buses to depots.
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Using similar vehicle types.
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Some lease rather than purchase.
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Yes based on planning decisions.
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When one operator acquires another.
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Stagecoach is a major UK group.
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An international transport group.
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Manufacturers & Vehicle Types

Alexander Dennis, Wrightbus and others.
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The structural base of a bus.
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The passenger carrying structure.
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A bus designed for step-free access.
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An emissions standard.
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Uses diesel and electric power.
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Powered entirely by batteries.
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Powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
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Captures braking energy.
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A modern double-decker built by Wrightbus.
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A popular double-decker by ADL.
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A chassis supplied by Volvo.
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A chassis supplied by Scania.
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A bus with one passenger level.
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A bus with a flexible joint.
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BusOva & Enthusiasts

A hobby recording fleet numbers.
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An internal number assigned to a vehicle.
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Assignment of a bus to a depot.
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Moving buses between regions.
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A bus dismantled for recycling.
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A bus loaned by a manufacturer.
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Operated by preserved vehicles.
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The system for numbering vehicles.
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To monitor fleet movements.
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A small identifier showing allocation.
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