Express bus
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An express bus is a bus service that is intended to run faster than normal bus services between the same two commuter points.
These buses usually run between the downtown sections of cities and the more residential suburbs or outer boroughs.
Express buses operate on a faster schedule by not making as many stops as normal bus services and often take quicker routes, that other buses usually do not, such as along freeways.
Express buses are also used in some cases to provide shuttle service to and from major events. In this case the 'express' nature of the service is reflected in the fact that the bus has only two stops, a designated park and ride lot, and the event destination.
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[edit] Fares
An express bus may charge a different fee to ride than normal buses, either higher to charge for the quicker service, or lower to promote it as an alternative to driving and contributing to road congestion.
[edit] United States
While most express bus services run during the rush hour, services in major cities like New York City[1] and Los Angeles, and most notably the Seattle area, have services on a daily basis operating at almost all hours due to high passenger demand[citation needed].
[edit] Canada
Canada is similar in nature to the United States in that bus services run during rush hour is most cities, but in major cities (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver ect.) they run all day and at most hours of the day.
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