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Linienbus

scheduled bus

noun LEE-ni-en-boos Rare
Travel & Places Transportation

Also means

regular service bus

Usage Note

Linienbus is a bus that runs on a fixed route and timetable, as opposed to charter or tourist buses. It is the backbone of local public transport in German cities and rural areas served by ÖPNV (public transit).

Examples

"Der Linienbus hält alle zwanzig Minuten an dieser Haltestelle."

Natural Translation

The scheduled bus stops at this stop every twenty minutes.

Literal Translation

The scheduled bus stops every twenty minutes at this stop.

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