Bus Boycott

/ bʌs ˈbɔɪ.kɒt / nounˈphrase /

RE: CIVIL LIBERTIES, POLITICS, PROTEST

A bus boycott is a form of protest where people refuse to use public buses to stand against unfair treatment, usually linked to racism, segregation, or inequality. By withdrawing their money and presence, communities use economic pressure to demand change from transport systems or governments.

One of the most famous examples is the Montgomery Bus Boycott in the United States in 1955, sparked by Rosa Parks' arrest for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger. The boycott lasted over a year and became a powerful moment in the civil rights movement, showing how everyday people could challenge unjust systems through collective action. Bus boycotts have since become a symbol of peaceful resistance and grassroots organising.

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