A bus is a large road vehicle that carries many passengers along a regular route, usually for a fare. It is commonly used for public transportation in cities and between towns.
Short for “omnibus,” from Latin “omnibus,” dative plural of “omnis,” meaning “for all.” The original term meant a vehicle “for everyone.”
A bus is literally a vehicle “for all,” which is why the long version, “omnibus,” shows up in law books for “everything in one package.” Every time you ride a bus, you’re stepping into a rolling Latin lesson about shared space.
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