Oncoming Bus Emoji Meaning 🚍

Published 25 november 2025 | By Wolter Hej

Emoji	Name	Meaning	Category	Codepoint	Shortcodes
🚍	oncoming_bus	Represents a bus approaching from the front	Travel & Places	U+1F68D	:oncoming_bus:

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Meaning

The oncoming bus emoji shows a front-view of a bus, signifying buses in transit, public transportation, or general travel.

Common Uses

Indicating bus travel or public transport in messages
Communicating commute or traffic conditions
Representing buses in transportation or travel-related apps
Highlighting bus routes or bus stops
Symbolizing urban travel and city transit

Examples

Are you taking the 🚍 to work today?

Bus delayed 🚍, running late.

Planning a trip by 🚍 this weekend.

Related Emojis

🚎 (trolleybus): A bus powered by overhead wires, differs by energy source.
🚌 (bus): Side view of a bus, shows the vehicle rather than oncoming perspective.
🚐 (minibus): Represents smaller passenger vans, not full-size buses.
🚍 (oncoming bus): Front-facing bus, emphasizes direction or approach.

Technical Notes

Codepoint: U+1F68D. Added around Unicode 6.0 (2010). Appearance varies slightly across platforms but consistently shows a head-on bus view.

FAQ

What does the 🚍 emoji mean?
The emoji depicts a bus facing forward, symbolizing buses or public transit.

How is the 🚍 emoji used?
It appears in conversations about travel, commuting, or transit services.

Does the meaning of the 🚍 emoji change by context?
It mainly stays consistent but can highlight presence, direction, or timing of bus travel depending on usage.