A bus stand is a designated parking area where transit vehicles lay over between scheduled runs. Usually located at a route terminus or a major transit hub, it provides a safe space for drivers to take breaks and operators to stage vehicles to maintain schedule headways. Passengers are typically not allowed to board or alight while a vehicle is parked in a stand.
Heard on the job
Pull into the bus stand and take your fifteen-minute layover before starting the inbound trip.
Also heard as
- layover bay
- bus bay