What does the cryptic crossword clue "Level of public transport with more up front? (7)" mean?

The definition is "with more up front?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BUS (synonym="BUS") + TIER (synonym="Level of public transport") = BUSTIER; definition: "with more up front?" The answer is BUSTIER.

Level of public transport with more up front? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28927 | 24 Across | 2022-11-29 flower

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