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Select Bus Service
seh-LEKT BUS SUR-vis
Local meaning
An MTA bus-service category, commonly shortened to SBS, designed around faster boarding, bus-lane treatments, wider stop spacing, and other route improvements.
Select Bus Service routes use SBS labels and may have payment or boarding procedures that differ from ordinary local routes. OMNY users generally tap at a bus door, while MetroCard procedures can involve a stop-side machine on routes using off-board payment.
Example in context
- “The M15-SBS makes fewer stops than the local.”
How it is used
Official New York City bus-service terminology.
official, practical
bus stops, route planning, service alerts, commuting
Official New York City bus-service terminology.
Exact payment steps and stop patterns vary by route and can change during construction or service adjustments.
Spelling and scope
Official New York City bus-service terminology.
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Frequently asked questions
Does SBS mean express bus?
No. Select Bus Service is a distinct enhanced bus category, not the premium express-bus network.
Does every SBS route use the same payment process?
Riders should follow current signs and MTA instructions because procedures can vary with payment method and route configuration.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- M15 Select Bus ServiceMetropolitan Transportation Authority
Official live route context showing Select Bus Service naming, stop patterns, and fare instructions for OMNY and MetroCard customers.
- OMNYMetropolitan Transportation Authority
Official information on New York’s contactless fare-payment system, accepted payment methods, fare capping, and OMNY cards.