Definition: Central America Chicken Buses:
The term “Chicken bus” refers to Central America’s myriad fleets of public buses, typically retired American school buses painted in flamboyant colors and designs.
The term “Chicken bus” refers to Central America’s myriad fleets of public buses, typically retired American school buses painted in flamboyant colors and designs.
Chicken bus fares are cheap, though for a reason. The nickname allegedly derives from the passengers themselves, who are packed together like chickens (sometimes as many as four to a seat). However, the occasional feathered traveler may also be seen!
Alternate Spellings: Chickenbus
