Low-Floor City Bus
Step-free urban service bus with multiple wide doors and a high standing allowance, built for short stop intervals and fast passenger exchange. Available as a two-axle rigid or an articulated vehicle.
Features
- Continuous low floor to the rear axle with a kneeling function and a ramp at the designated wheelchair door.
- Wide double doors on the kerb side, with door count chosen against passenger exchange per stop rather than vehicle length.
- Interior arranged for standing load: vertical and horizontal grab rails, perch seats and a clear central aisle.
- Driveline options include diesel, compressed natural gas, hybrid and battery-electric with roof-mounted energy storage.
- Stop-request signalling, next-stop displays and audible announcements wired to the on-board passenger information system.
Specifications
| Figure | Typical range | Unit | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 10 500 - 18 750 | mm | Matches route geometry and stop cage length |
| Total passenger capacity | 70 - 140 | passengers | Peak-hour capacity per vehicle |
| Floor height | 320 - 370 | mm | Step-free boarding without a lift |
| Door configuration | 2-2-2 / 2-2-0 | Dwell time and crowding at the door | |
| Wheelchair spaces | 1 - 2 | count | Required for public service contracts |
| Drive type | diesel / CNG / hybrid / battery-electric | Sets depot refuelling or charging requirement |