I vaguely remember reading about buses that board ~like subways, through multiple doors, from ~stations. Maybe in Brazil?
Fare control is done by six or seven controllers getting on the bus at once. Check is very quick. In the night they will be joined by a security guard.
Boarding is very fast because of it. Also makes it easy to get in with a baby carriage or wheelchair (relatively).
*: "Revenue Protection Officers", a totally non-Orwellian job title.