Average Bus Capacity
Average bus capacity is an indicator of the sizes of buses in use. Capacities can range considerably, from around ten passengers in a minibus to around 200 in an articulated single-deck bus. Bus capacity should include both seated and legal standees. Normally licensed standee capacity is based on about 6 passengers per square meter but up to 9 passengers per square meter can often be accommodated in practice.

A high figure for average bus capacity, say 50 or more, will usually indicate that a high proportion of buses are conventional buses built to near maximum dimensions. A figure of below 20 will indicate that the majority of buses are minibuses. The average figure will not, of course, give any indication of the range of capacities in the city.

Bus capacity is usually indicated on the vehicle license, and includes standing passengers when these are permitted. In practice, buses often carry in excess of the licensed capacity, particularly at peak periods.

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