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.[http://www.playbus.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=64&Itemid=100 National Playbus Association]History page, accessed 29 September 2008 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070727064921/http://www.playbus.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=64&Itemid=100 |date=27 July 2007 }}