Abstract: The aim of developing an energy-efficient means of transporting passengers has attracted manufacturers to develop the 'pusher type' articulated bus. Examples of such vehicles produced by Leyland and associated company Dad A/S of Denmark, are being used in a full-scale evaluation project in South Yorkshire. Benefits of operating articulated buses include better staff utilisation during peak periods, lower cost per passenger and availability of more seats in off-peak hours. Compared with double-deck buses the articulated bus can cause problems at stopping places but has an advantage where headroom is limited. Alternative transmission layouts are discussed from designs by Daimler-Benz, Magirus-Dentz, Man, Berliet, Scania and Vetter. (TRRL)
Publication Year: 1979
Publication Date: 1979-12-01
Language: en
Type: article
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