Title: MULTIBUS: FLEXIBLE VEHICLE CONCEPT FOR DEMAND RESPONSIVE TRANSPORT. USER NEEDS AND TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
Abstract:The public transit industry has long been asking for a suitable vehicle for intermediate forms of public transit services between taxi and regular route transportation, also called demand responsive t...The public transit industry has long been asking for a suitable vehicle for intermediate forms of public transit services between taxi and regular route transportation, also called demand responsive transportation (paratransit in the United States). This study analyzed user needs in a broad cooperation with the industry and shows design options and technical solutions for a multi purpose vehicle (MPV) in the minibus segment. Main emphasis has been put on flexibility for different uses and accessibility for elderly and disabled passengers. The industrial partner has put these proposals into production of a first version of a multibus in Uddevalla.Read More
Publication Year: 1999
Publication Date: 1999-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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