Bus station

Bus station is a transport infrastructure specifically designed for the boarding and alighting of buses and their passengers. Bus stations can be found in both urban and rural areas and can serve local or long-distance services.

Overview

A bus station is a structure where city or intercity buses stop to pick up and drop off passengers. It is larger than a bus stop, which is usually simply a place on the sidewalk where buses can stop. It may be intended as a terminal station for a number of routes, or as a simple transit station where buses can stop at staggered times.

Design

The design and layout of a bus station depends on the size of the city and the number of buses that use the station. A small bus station may have a single bus bay, while a large bus station such as Victoria Coach Station in London may have over 20 bays.

Bus stations are usually laid out according to a traffic flow pattern, with incoming buses entering the station from one side, and outgoing buses leaving from the other side. This allows for efficient movement of buses and passengers.

Facilities

Bus stations typically have a range of facilities for passengers. These may include a ticket office, waiting area, public toilets, and sometimes a cafe or vending machine. Some bus stations also have park and ride facilities.

See also

• Bus garage
• Bus stop
• Transport hub