Public transport is one of the most efficient means of transport anywhere in the world. Below are the buses that are among the largest in the world.
Youngman JNP6280G
With a huge capacity of about 300 passengers and a length of 82 feet, the Chinese Youngman JNP6280G bus is the largest in the world. Rapid Transit buses in Beijing and Hangzhou are part of this two-piece bus, which is also called a triple bus due to the addition of a second trailer section that extends the bus to nearly the length and capacity of a tram. In terms of the number of passengers, this superliner is comparable to a large passenger aircraft and can reach a maximum speed of about 80 km / h.
Volvo Gran Artic 300
Volvo Gran Artic 300, 30 meters long, is another "train" on wheels. Its carrying capacity is 300 passengers, making it one of the largest and longest buses. The Gran Artic 300, designed for Brazil, was introduced in 2016 as a model that easily replaces three standard buses and aims to help increase the average throughput of the transport system as well as reduce emissions while increasing efficiency.
Autotram Extra-Grand
Another largest passenger bus in service today. The Autotram Extra Grand is a two-piece passenger bus that has been in service since 2012. They are over 98 feet long and carry 256 passengers. These buses, manufactured by Göppel & Fraunhofer IVI & MAN, were presented in Dresden, Germany as one of the most innovative buses that can be used anywhere in the world. Based on the vehicle concept developed by Fraunhofer IVI, which combines the advantages of rail and road transport systems, the Autotram Extra Grand is a public transport intermediate showcasing future-oriented technologies.
The AutoTram's many features, such as high passenger capacity, relatively low costs and high operational flexibility, make it particularly suitable for urban areas and metropolitan areas with rapidly growing transportation demand. Big and powerful, as well as green and efficient, the world's largest hybrid EV bus is also equipped with control algorithms that efficiently manage energy consumption, allowing it to travel up to eight kilometers on electricity alone.
Van Hool AGG300
The 82-foot bus manufactured by Van Hool NV can carry about 150 passengers at a time. Thanks to a concept that found expression back in the 90s, when two prototypes were created, this bus has come a long way and continues to be used to this day.
Hess LighTram 02795
The eighty-two-foot Hess LighTram bus is one of the largest in the world, not only in length, but also in capacity - 180 passengers. The Swiss manufacturer Carrosserie HESS AG, behind this electric vehicle giant, Hess LighTram impresses with its innovative, patented intelligently controlled electric drive technology, making it one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in public transport.
0530 Mercedes-Benz GL CapaCity
The Mercedes-Benz GL CapaCity is a 64-foot large bus with a passenger capacity of up to 193 people. At the same time, special attention is paid to improving transport performance. Despite lower operating costs, CapaCity ranks high in efficiency and is also environmentally friendly with future emission limit values. Despite the increased payload, the Mercedes Benz CapaCity is already considered to be less hazardous to the environment than other conventional buses. In 2007 CapaCity 1st generation was introduced and in 2014 CapaCity 2nd generation was introduced.
New Flyer XDE60
The New Flyer XDE60 is a diesel-electric bus from the New Flyer Xcelsior range. It is a hybrid electric bus that is about 60 feet long, giving it enough room and capacity to accommodate 59 passengers at a time. The XDE60 began development in 2009, has only been released since 2012 and has been in service ever since.
Nova Bus LFS
The 62-foot single-decker Nova Bus LFS can seat 65 passengers and is an eye-catcher on the streets of New York. This series of transit buses was introduced in 2009 and has been in operation ever since, advertised as a replacement for the New Flyer D60 buses.
Neoplan jumbocruiser
Recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest bus in the world with a capacity of 170 passengers, the Neoplan Jumbocruiser was built back in 1975 by Neoplan Bus GmbH. It is a double-decker multi-axle city bus. At just over 59 feet long and 4 meters high, it was truly a giant bus that lives up to its name, but was soon replaced by the luxury four-axle Neoplan Megaliner double-decker bus.
Volvo 7900 Hybrid Articulated
The Volvo 7900 Hybrid Articulated boasts 154 passengers, making it another largest bus in the world with the largest capacity of any hybrid bus available today. This translates into a 15% reduction in fuel consumption per passenger, increasing transport efficiency and productivity. The 59ft Volvo 7900 Hybrid Articulated offers 30% fuel savings, excellent weight distribution and low noise levels, and is powered by the Volvo D5F engine for superior performance.
All of the buses listed here are quite expensive and intended for large cities. Even ordinary buses are quite an expensive thing, and it is not always rational to purchase them for personal use. If you need a bus, you can simply use the bus rental.
