[1] Bus stands are seen at different busy spots, like school or college gates, markets, medical centres and the crossing point(s) of two or more roads.
Due to their public transport use, bus stands will often be specifically covered by local legislation.
Parking of non-public service vehicles (PSVs) in bus stands may be prohibited.
In public bus and coach stations, buses will often be marshalled into specific parking slots, which act as stands where buses queue for an available slot at a departure point, such as in Victoria Coach Station in London.
At the appropriate time, the bus can be moved the short distance to the stop, to begin boarding.