Bustitution

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈbÊŒst.ɪ.tjuː.ʃən/

Origin

bussubstitution

Full definition of bustitution

Noun

1. (rail transport) The substitution of a bus service for a rail (train, tram, etc) or trolleybus service.

Usage notes

Bustitution can refer to either the permanent cessation of the rail service, or a temporary replacement bypassing a blockage during engineering works, etc.