minibus

American  

[min-ee-buhs] / ˈmɪn iˌbʌs /

noun

1. a small bus, seating about 15 passengers and typically transporting people short distances.

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minibus British  

/ ˈmɪnɪˌbʌs /

noun

1. a small bus able to carry approximately ten passengers

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Etymology

Origin of minibus

1840–50; mini- + bus ¹; the 19th-century word, meaning “small carriage,” perhaps mini(mum) + (omni)bus

Example Sentences

Minibus taxi operators across Cape Town also aired frustrations that the government was impounding taxis they claimed were not roadworthy.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2023

Minibus taxis and buses will be allowed to operate at 70% capacity for extended hours until 8 p.m., with all passengers required to wear masks and the vehicles required to be sanitized after every load.

From Washington Times • May 1, 2020

Minibus taxis ferry millions of people every day to and from work.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2015

Minibus drivers were always looking for new songs because having good music was something they used to attract customers.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah