Usage Note
Lückenbüßer literally means 'gap-payer'; in transport it commonly describes a replacement bus service or a temporary measure filling a service gap. Also used figuratively in general language.
Examples
"Der Schienenersatzverkehr war nur ein Lückenbüßer für die gesperrte Strecke."
Natural Translation
The rail replacement service was only a stopgap for the closed line.
Literal Translation
The rail replacement service was only a stopgap for the blocked route.
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