The organized and regular transport of people by bus, usually as part of local or long-distance public transportation. It includes routes, schedules, and all related infrastructure.
example
Wegen eines Streiks fällt morgen der gesamte Busverkehr aus.
Because of a strike, the entire bus service will be canceled tomorrow.
Usage tips
Compound word
This word is made up of 'Bus' (bus) and 'Verkehr' (traffic/transport). It describes the entire organized transport system using buses, not just a single vehicle.
EXAMPLE
Der Busverkehr in ländlichen Gebieten ist oft nicht so gut ausgebaut.
Bus service in rural areas is often not very well developed.
Word family with '-verkehr'
The word follows a common pattern. The ending '-verkehr' is used for many types of transport, for example 'Zugverkehr' (train service), 'Flugverkehr' (air traffic), or 'Schiffsverkehr' (shipping traffic).
EXAMPLE
Wegen des Sturms wurde der gesamte Flugverkehr am Flughafen eingestellt.
Because of the storm, all air traffic at the airport was suspended.
Typical collocations
'Busverkehr' (bus service) is often combined with verbs that describe a disruption or interruption. Typical phrases are 'der Busverkehr ist eingestellt' (the bus service has been suspended), 'fällt aus' (is canceled), or 'ist gestört' (is disrupted).
EXAMPLE
Aufgrund des Feiertags ist der Busverkehr heute stark eingeschränkt.
Due to the public holiday, bus service is very limited today.
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near_synonym · confusable
Busverkehr vs Nahverkehr
local transport
'Nahverkehr' (local transport) and 'Busverkehr' (bus service) are both connected with public transport and regular connections. However, 'Nahverkehr' is the broader term: it includes, for example, buses, trams, subways, and regional trains in a city or region. 'Busverkehr' refers only to transport by bus, meaning bus routes, timetables, and stops. The words can be confused because buses are often part of local transport. If you are talking about all means of transport in the city, 'Nahverkehr' fits better. If it is only about buses, 'Busverkehr' is more precise.
Busverkehr
Wegen der Baustelle wird der Busverkehr in der Innenstadt heute umgeleitet.
Because of the construction work, the bus service in the city center is being diverted today.
Nahverkehr
In unserer Stadt ist der Nahverkehr gut ausgebaut, weil Busse und Bahnen oft fahren.
In our city, local transport is well developed because buses and trains run frequently.