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Another potential solution during rush hour would be route splitting - each alternating bus on the route is assigned to stop at even/odd stops (e.g. bus 1 stops at 1/3/5.., bus 2 stop at 2/4/6.., 3 at 1/3/5..). This assumes that the extra walking distance between stops isn't too unacceptable (and has some issues for people with disabilities).

Socialising the idea to the passengers is also probably difficult.