A large vehicle that carries many passengers along fixed routes and stops. Used as public transport in cities and towns.

Countable noun. Plural: buses. Common collocations: catch a bus, miss a bus, bus stop, bus driver, bus ticket, by bus (means of transport). 'Take the bus' or 'get the bus' are both common.

The iconic red double-decker bus is a symbol of London. London buses have an upper and lower deck. The Routemaster (a classic red bus with an open back) is one of the most recognised images of Britain. You can use an Oyster card or a contactless payment to pay for a bus in London.