Chinese company experiments with new bus

“3D Fast Bus”

Jon Boyd, Aug 06, 10.

With mounting traffic and road space at a premium, a Chinese company is proposing a unusual new idea for public transportation, according to a story in Planetizen—a bus/light rail system that cars can drive underneath. 

China, with its booming economy and population, is facing major traffic problems. One big reason is the number of buses on the road. China Hush reports that Chinese-based Shenzhen Huashi Future Parking Equipment has the solution.

The company is proposing the creation of a road-straddling bus that cars can drive under. The mega bus would have the capability of carrying 1200-1400 riders at a time. Passengers will be able to enter and exit the bus using terminals which span the road allowing for traffic to continue under the bus while it is stopped. Another option is to have passengers enter the bus using a built-in ladder.

There are two ways the company proposes for the bus to be piloted safely. Rails can be installed on both sides of a car lane or white lines can be painted on both sides of the bus which would allow autopilot technology to be used. The rail method is preferred since it offers a 30% energy savings.

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