The term bus enthusiast has a wider meaning than just spotting buses. Bus enthusiasts have an interest not just in vehicles, but also in the operation of bus companies and their fleets in general and may include bus preservationist who buy, restore and run vintage vehicles. Bus enthusiasts may list or trace the whereabouts of surviving retired vehicles from a particular operator or collect scale models which may be customised to replicate particular vehicles or entire fleets. They may also collect uniforms and paraphernalia, such as conductors' ticket machines, in order to dress the part at events.
Bus spotter societies may organise 'fan charters' by chartering a bus of choice and photograph on different parts of the chosen route. Bus outings that take in a number of depots, with photographic tours of each, are also popular.
Bus spotters are often found at major bus termini, bus depots, bus rallies and anywhere related to buses. There are a number of magazines aimed at bus enthusiasts and spotters e.g. Buses Magazine.
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