Daily newsfeed bus & coach
11 Jul 2017
SETRA DOUBLE-DECKER COACH SETS NEW BENCHMARKS
With over 2300 units sold since its launch in 2003, the preceding model is the clear market leader in the double-decker coach segment, according to Setra. Customers include many long-haul bus operators, Setra claims. Around three quarters of double-deckers operating long-haul routes are Setras.
24 Jun 2017
MINNESOTA TO BEGIN AUTONOMOUS BUS TESTING
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is planning to test the use of an autonomous bus in a cold weather climate and is to issue a request for proposals seeking partners to help demonstrate the technology
21 Jun 2017
ZF AND HELLA FORM AUTONOMOUS DRIVING PARTNERSHIP
ZF and Hella, two German component manufacturers, have announced a strategic partnership for the development and marketing of assistance systems and autonomous driving technologies for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and off-highway applications.
30 May 2017
NEW BHARATBENZ SLEEPER COACH BY JCBL
JCBL, one of the bigger Indian bus body builders, recently unveiled the BharatBenz BS-IV sleeper coach. The bus fits in the 12m 16 tons intercity coach segment, and sets new benchmarks in luxury, entertainment and comfort, according to JCBL representatives
27 May 2017
INCREASED SAFETY FOR MAN BUSES FOR INNER-CITY TRAFFIC
The increased stringency of the requirements of the UN ECE R66.02 concerning superstructure strength does not just affect coaches, it also applies to Class II intercity buses. From now on, all city buses at MAN Truck & Bus will be equipped with increased rollover resistance, including Class I city buses.