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In this edition you can read about how new bus technologies and designs can combine accessibility and green credentials with great looks, hear how America is moving forward with its plans for Bus Rapid Transit, how bus passengers provide service information to fellow passengers, how peanuts can fuel growth in public transport, and how flight transfers at Amsterdam’s airport have just become much more fun.
Last month saw the most successful Busworld Kortrijk ever with nearly 32,000 visitors from 118 different countries. You can view video highlights of this year's spectacular event here. You can also see video of the the IRU 7th European Bus & Coach Forum including an interview with Isabelle Durant, Vice President of the European Parliament and member of the Greens Party.
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The coolest bus in the world?
The first fully working version of the New Bus for London (NBfL), formerly described as a "21st century Routemaster", has been unveiled in Northern Ireland with the UK capital's mayor, Boris Johnson at the wheel of what he called "a beautiful, beautiful thing". The mayor emphasised the bus's "contemporary take" on some elements of the Routemaster's design, including its interior lighting and grooved flooring on the staircases and entrance, and stressed its environmental advantages.
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Massive BRT plan to boost Chicago city transport
A massive $1.23bn bus rapid transit scheme is being proposed for Chicago to address its transport needs. The proposal would add dedicated bus lanes, pre-paid fares, level boarding at defined stations every half-mile, and signal prioritisation to 95 miles of streets on ten corridors. The plan would see buses every 5-10mins and significantly improve connections with existing transport lines.
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Isabelle Durant talks buses
See the video highlights of the IRU 7th Bus & Coach Forum at the Busworld Kortrijk including an interview with Isabelle Durant MEP, Vice President of the European Parliament and Green Party member.
View it here
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Amphibious tour bus makes its debut in Amsterdam
A new tour of Amsterdam departing directly from the city’s airport has just launch – literally! The new route uses purpose built amphibious buses and offers customers a tour on Amsterdam’s canals as well as its roads. The new tour is aimed at the 1 million air passengers a year that have long airport transfers and are looking to see something of the heart of the famous city.
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Korea green Peanut Bus grows interest worldwide
The city of Seoul, South Korea, has debuted its new electric bus, Namsan Electric Bus. Seoul’s newest form of public transport and the latest trophy in terms of green initiatives for the Seoul Metropolitan Government is a significant milestone for the city-wide efforts to go green. The buses, which are also dubbed Peanut Buses because of their distinctive look can carry 1,000-3,000 passengers a day and up to 47 passengers per trip.
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More buses as Poland goes long distance
Polskibus has announced a multi-million Euro investment in 50 new coaches for its Polish business.The investment will expand its coach fleet to 68 vehicles, all of which meet the latest Euro 5 emissions standards and offer free wi-fi, leather seats and air conditioning. They will be used to offer journeys for as little as 1 Zloty (=€0.22).
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...that buses and coaches are major contributors to the economy and tourism?
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Tiramisu
Tiramisu, a new iphone application, allows bus riders in Pittsburgh, USA, to track their current location while riding the bus and, in turn, share this information with people who are still waiting, thereby creating a more complete map and schedule of bus routes and times.
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Save the day!
IRU Seminar
'Long distance bus and coach transport in Europe'
Hotel Sofitel, Brussels
29 February
Busworld Asia
1-3 April 2011
Shanghai |
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