Bus Spotting

Also called bus fanning, the practice of watching buses pass on the road, pursued by enthusiasts called bus spotters, bus fans or bus enthusiasts. Beyond simply watching, spotters photograph buses, research vehicle types and manufacturers, ride bus routes to experience different vehicles and operators, collect bus-related memorabilia, and document decommissioned or abandoned vehicles; many research routes, stops and operators and share their findings through dedicated websites, blogs and social media, and some help preserve retired buses or take part in community events organized with bus companies. This entity carries a shorter description than most of this wave's entries because its source article's own lead offers no history, only what enthusiasts do.