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busway

American

[buhs-wey] / ˈbʌsˌweɪ /

noun

a highway, or lane of a highway, set aside for the exclusive use of buses, especially during peak traffic hours.

Etymology

Origin of busway

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; bus ¹ + way ¹

Example Sentences

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To know whether a piece of property might be covered by SB 79, supporters and opponents started by drawing a half-mile radius around subway stations, light rail platforms and dedicated busway stops.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

In El Monte, where officials said federal agents had been sighted questioning patrons at a Metro station, the busway was closed for several days.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025

Besides linking light rail to Aurora buses, the city planned to renovate Harrison as an east-west busway.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023

He said the HSE was considering prosecuting four incidents on the busway "which are relatively similar in nature" and will make a decision by the end of April.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2023

Since then, the busway has increased bus speeds and ridership.

From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2021

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