English Expression · Intermediate
bus mile
A mile driven by an individual bus, used as a statistical unit in transport calculations
Pronunciation: say bus mile
Meaning
A unit of measurement equal to one bus traveling one mile, used in transport planning and statistics.
Example
The transit authority tracks the total bus mile count to determine maintenance schedules.
The transit authority tracks the total bus mile count to determine maintenance schedules.
Practice tips
- Practice bus mile out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.