Play bus

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A play bus (or playbus or learning bus) is a bus used for providing a mobile facility for a variety of activities surrounding entertainment and education, usually for children of pre-school or school age.

Play buses are specially converted for their purpose, usually from second hand vehicles, although occasionally are purpose built by a bus manufacturer. Play buses can be of any size, from minibuses to double-deckers, and may be operated by charities, education authorities or as private businesses. The latter particularly market their services as a mobile party venue for children's birthday celebrations and the like.

Depending on usage and fittings, play buses may provide mobile playgrounds, gymnasiums, library services, or education centres as a mobile classroom.

In the United Kingdom, the National Playbus Association is a charity that provides support and advice to organisations, wishing to operate play buses. Formed in 1969, it is now supported by various government departments.

Gallery

Leeds Paint Shops (10654313345).jpg|Northern Counties Palatine bodied Leyland Olympian in October 2013 Childrens Fun Bus (HRN 98N), Haynes International Motor Museum, 31 July 2013.jpg|Leyland Atlantean AN68 in July 2013 Playbuses at rally, Scotland, 30 April 1983.jpg|Multiple play buses at a rally in April 1983

References

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