Season 3 of Marvel Rivals has opened the door to an ever-changing meta, with multiple team compositions proving effective for winning matches. With Phoenix bringing some fresh energy to the roster, the competition in high-level lobbies is bound to heat up even more.
It’s easy to get frustrated with bad teammates or cheaters, so many players end up reporting others for Throwing, Colluding, or just being toxic overall. But there’s one term you might’ve seen thrown around a lot in the Marvel Rivals community: “Bussing.” And no, it’s not what you think it is.
What does “Bussing” mean?
“Bussing” refers to players who intentionally team up with cheaters to boost their game ranking.
It’s a calculated exploit that usually involves a coordinated group, and the term is basically another way of saying “Boosting” or being “Carried” by someone using illegal methods to win.
The origin of the word “Bussing” reportedly comes from the idea of a literal bus, where players are being “carried” through matches by a “cheater” as the driver. It’s especially common in Korean MMOs like Lost Ark, where players pay others for so-called “Bus” services to complete content or gain rewards.
How is it different from “Colluding”?
While “Bussing” is about getting carried by a cheater on your team, “Colluding” involves working with the enemy team to manipulate the match’s outcome. Think of it as a more coordinated form of throwing, where both teams are in on it.
And there you have it. No, “Bussing” isn’t just a term used to describe Venom’s infamous twerk emote, it’s actually a serious and bannable offense in competitive games.
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