Marvel Rivals is full of fast-paced action, flashy powers, and, if I say so, some rather confusing in-game terminology. One of the most recent additions that’s confused the players is a reporting option called “Bussing.” If you have also scratched your head about Bussing and thought, “Are we talking about school transportation or something else?”, you’re not alone. Here’s what bussing means in Marvel Rivals, how to identify it, and what to do when you see it happening in a match.
What Does Bussing Mean in Marvel Rivals?
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Bussing in Marvel Rivals refers to players who intentionally team up with cheaters to climb the game rank or competitive ladder. NetEase also clarified the term after players had confusion over the inclusion of an unfamiliar term in the game.
So, if you’re in a match and notice one player isn’t cheating himself, but frequently plays with obvious hackers to benefit from the cheaters, that’s bussing. In other words, it means to cheat without cheating with a shady twist, and that’s riding the coattails of cheaters.
The term “bussing” has different meanings in different contexts. In Korean MMOs, “bussing” (or “bus riding”) refers to being carried by a more skilled player. In Gen Z slang, it has nothing to do with cheating. On Steam and Reddit, people joked, “Why am I being told I can report someone for bussing when I thought it meant they were popping off?”
So, the confusion came from translation terms, and possibly from the developers who want to find a universal term for “boosting via cheaters.” The term “bussing” stuck, even if it doesn’t make sense in English slang.
Difference Between Bussing and Carrying
One thing needs clarification: not all “carrying” is bussing. Carrying happens when a high-skilled player lifts your team to victory, which is completely fair because you win games through professional skills. Bussing, on the other hand, is when you purposely play with a cheater to inflate your ranking, which is against the rules.
NetEase has said that accidentally being in a lobby with a cheater won’t get you flagged. The issue is when you party up in maximum games with cheaters and don’t report or avoid them. If you stick around and reap the rewards, that’s when you’re part of the problem, and it will even get you banned from the game.
How to Spot Bussing in a Match & How to Report It
It’s not easy to figure out if an opponent is cheating because he can be a pro player with exceptional game skills, and you might consider him a cheater. But there are a few red flags to identify such gamers:
- Killcam behavior: Their shots are so good that they hit on the spot most of the time, such as all headshots with zero human error.
- Movement: Jerky, non-human accurate movements that are impossible in normal gameplay.
- Admission: Some cheaters even flex their hacks in chat.
- Patterns: A player who continuously queues with known hackers or ignores obvious hacking behavior could be bussing.
If you’re in the same team or the opposing one that becomes the cheater’s target, and you notice someone clearly sticking to a cheater like glue, it’s worth investigating further and reporting it. To report a cheater or hacker right away during a match:
- Press Tab to open the scoreboard.
- Click on the player’s name.
- Select “Report Player.”
- Choose “Negative Behavior.”
- In the next pop-up screen, select “Bussing” and click Next to complete reporting.
In case you haven’t made a report during a match, but found a player guilty and want to report him from the lobby, here’s how to do it:
- Go to the main menu and click your profile icon.
- Go to the “History” tab.
- Choose the match in which you encountered the cheater.
- Click the player’s name and repeat the same report steps.
NetEase will review the received case from your end. If they confirm the illegal behavior, the player will receive penalties such as a temporary ban, heavy consequences, or other punishment. The developers are very active to fight against the cheaters, so they take these reports seriously. If the accused player is confirmed to be bussing, you’ll receive an in-game message that updates you on the taken action, whether it’s a suspension or ban. This transparency helps reinforce that the system works and encourages players to report cheating-related behavior and not get themselves involved in such bad activities.
