PlusBus scheme
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The PlusBus scheme is a UK integrated ticketing system that lets rail passengers add unlimited local bus and tram travel to their train tickets for a small extra charge.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| PlusBus scheme canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T10682743 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: PlusBus scheme Context triple: [Nottingham PlusBus area, partOf, PlusBus scheme]
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A.
SMART bus network
The SMART bus network is a regional public transit system serving the Detroit metropolitan area with fixed-route and paratransit bus services across multiple suburban communities.
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B.
SMART bus system
The SMART bus system is a public transit network serving Wilsonville, Oregon and surrounding areas with local and regional bus routes.
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C.
STM bus network
The STM bus network is the extensive system of urban bus routes serving neighborhoods across the island of Montreal as part of the city’s public transit infrastructure.
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D.
BoltBus
BoltBus is a low-cost intercity bus service in the United States and Canada known for offering budget-friendly fares and modern onboard amenities.
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E.
Optibús
Optibús is the bus rapid transit (BRT) system serving the city of León in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: PlusBus scheme Target entity description: The PlusBus scheme is a UK integrated ticketing system that lets rail passengers add unlimited local bus and tram travel to their train tickets for a small extra charge.
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A.
SMART bus network
The SMART bus network is a regional public transit system serving the Detroit metropolitan area with fixed-route and paratransit bus services across multiple suburban communities.
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B.
SMART bus system
The SMART bus system is a public transit network serving Wilsonville, Oregon and surrounding areas with local and regional bus routes.
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C.
STM bus network
The STM bus network is the extensive system of urban bus routes serving neighborhoods across the island of Montreal as part of the city’s public transit infrastructure.
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D.
BoltBus
BoltBus is a low-cost intercity bus service in the United States and Canada known for offering budget-friendly fares and modern onboard amenities.
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E.
Optibús
Optibús is the bus rapid transit (BRT) system serving the city of León in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
integrated ticketing scheme
ⓘ
public transport ticketing product ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
encourage public transport use
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reduce car dependency for station access ⓘ |
| appliesTo | rail passengers ⓘ |
| benefit |
potential cost savings compared to separate bus tickets
ⓘ
simplified ticketing for first and last mile travel ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| fareStructure | unlimited local bus and tram travel ⓘ |
| feature |
day ticket format in most locations
ⓘ
single ticket for combined rail and local bus or tram travel ⓘ zonal coverage around destination town or city ⓘ |
| geographicScope | towns and cities across Great Britain ⓘ |
| integratesWith | rail tickets ⓘ |
| modeOfTransportIncluded |
bus
ⓘ
tram ⓘ |
| pricingFeature | small extra charge on top of rail fare ⓘ |
| requires | valid rail journey to or from PlusBus area ⓘ |
| sector | public transport ⓘ |
| supports | multi-modal travel ⓘ |
| targetArea | local urban areas around rail stations ⓘ |
| ticketMedium |
electronic rail ticket
ⓘ
printed rail ticket ⓘ |
| ticketType | add-on ticket ⓘ |
| ticketValidity | typically valid on day of rail travel ⓘ |
| useCase | end-to-end public transport journeys ⓘ |
| validOn |
participating local bus operators
ⓘ
participating local tram operators ⓘ |
| validWith | train tickets to participating towns and cities ⓘ |
| website | https://www.plusbus.info/ ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: PlusBus scheme Description of subject: The PlusBus scheme is a UK integrated ticketing system that lets rail passengers add unlimited local bus and tram travel to their train tickets for a small extra charge.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.