why does the word "bus" apply to restaurant operations?

[bertha katzenengel]

as in "busboy" and "bus your table?"

IMWTK.

[Gormy Cuss]

1. This is a guess, but it's related to bus=carries things

As in a Greyhound is a vessel for carrying passengers, and busboys use carts to clear the detritus.

'bus' is actual a short version of 'omnibus,' as in something that includes or covers many sorts of things.

[bertha katzenengel]

2. those both sound quite logical

especially "omnibus"

:)

[Ezlivin]

3. As a former Head Busboy, I must ask you one question

Have you ever bussed a table?

[bertha katzenengel]

4. Only my own, as a customer in a cafeteria or fast food joint.

[TallahasseeGrannie]

5. The cart that you use to clear the table

is called a "bus."