11 of the most unusual and stylish buses from around the world

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For passenger transportation, the main thing is safety and comfort, not speed. And on city streets it’s impossible to accelerate a large bus too much. But for intercity transportation, the speed characteristics of the vehicle come to the fore. We have compiled a rating of the 7 fastest passenger buses.

Neoplan

Among European serial buses, the German concern NEOMAN Bus holds the championship in speed. Its double-decker Starliner N5218 SHD can accelerate to 128 km/h. The comfortable cabin accommodates up to 60 people. Slightly inferior in speed to N1223. The bus accelerates “only” to 126 km/h, but can simultaneously carry up to 80 passengers.

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Göppel AutoTram Extra Grand (2012) - 30.73 meters

The bus project was developed within the walls of the Fraunhofer Institute to solve the transport problem of European cities. It runs on economical hybrid electric motors – like a mini-subway on city streets. A special computer system helps the driver control the three-link bus, like a small bus.

The Göppel AutoTram Extra Grand made a successful debut on the streets of Dresden (Germany), where it carries 258 passengers. Beijing and Shanghai have already ordered such machines.

Buses at 100 km/h

According to European regulations, passenger vehicles cannot travel at speeds exceeding 100 km/h. Because of this, some manufacturers install “brake collars” on their buses.

Due to built-in limiters, buses travel at speeds of up to 100 km/h:

• Scania Touring;
• LIAZ Cruise with Scania engine;
• Mercedes-Benz Travelo.

At Allegro you can rent buses of various models, depending on the number of passengers and the purpose of the trip.

When choosing a bus model based on speed, you must not forget that the maximum values ​​are designed for flat, straight sections of roads. In Russian realities, not all highways can boast of such coverage.

Long distance buses - good and different

If you think that knowing the seat number is enough to understand how comfortable it is, you are deeply mistaken. The fleet of modern long-distance buses (LDBs) is so diverse that until you see the layout of the interior, it is premature to draw conclusions.

For example, you got seat number 14. In a tourist MAN with 59 seats, this is the beginning of the cabin, 4th row; but in the cabin of the same model with 45 seats, seat No. 14 is located in front of the door and, most likely, does not recline. In a 20-seater Mercedes, the same number 14 is located on the left by the window at the end of the cabin, and in a 45-seater it is on the right by the aisle, 4th row. And a lot of such examples can be given.

Even the typical diagram of a specific model is not always accurate, since the carrier has the right to make design changes - add a bathroom, a kitchen, remove some of the seats (for example, the back row), and equip a sleeping or cargo compartment.

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The world's first low-floor bus; the world's longest bus; the bus that received an honorary award is only a small part of what our engineers have created:

AMO-F-15

The 1st State Automobile Plant (now known as ZIL) in 1926 created the first Soviet bus, AMO-F-15, based on a truck of the same name.

ZIS-16

The ZIS-16 was created in 1938 and was used not only for transporting passengers. During the Great Patriotic War, buses of this model were widely used as ambulances and staff vehicles. They were also sometimes equipped with loudspeakers and used as transmitting radio stations. Unfortunately, most of these buses were destroyed due to the fact that they were used close to the front line.

ZIS-127

Designed in 1955, the ZIS-127 was supposed to be the first Soviet intercity bus. However, a couple of years later, the Soviet Union abandoned the creation of its own buses of this type and purchased Ikarus buses from Hungary. Production of the ZIS-127 was discontinued in 1960.

ZIS-155

The first ZIS-155 was created in 1956. It was very simple to manufacture, and became the first Soviet bus to be exported to Poland, East Germany, China, Mongolia and Afghanistan.

LAZ-695

LAZ-695 was developed at the Lviv Automobile Plant and first hit the streets in 1956. It went through many modernizations, and became perhaps the longest-lived Soviet bus - its production lasted more than 50 years and ended only in 2008.

PAZ-672

Despite its venerable age (its production began in 1957), the PAZ-672 can still be seen in small provincial towns, where it is used both as a bus and as a hearse.

LAZ-Ukraine-67

This bus was a real breakthrough, and its design and technical characteristics were highly appreciated by experts. "Ukraine-67" won several awards at the 18th International Bus Exhibition in Nice, including a special Award from the President of France.

LiAZ-677

LiAZ-677 appeared on the streets in 1967 and very quickly received the nickname “hard-working bus.” You could see him in every Soviet city.

LAZ-360

The LAZ-360, which appeared in 1970, became the world's first low-floor bus. The distance from the roadway to the floor was only 360 millimeters.

PAZ-3205

In 1989, the Pavlovsk Bus Plant produced the PAZ-3205, which became their best creation. This bus was even sold in Western car dealerships, and could be seen on the streets of the USA, France, Italy, Germany, Mexico and Canada.

LiAZ-6212

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Russian auto industry experienced difficult times, but some developments still survived. Designed in the early 90s, the LiAZ-6212 was put into production only in 2002, but became quite popular and carried people in Romania, Serbia and Cuba.

Volzhanin-6270

In 2001, Volzhanin-6270 appeared on the streets, which became one of the longest single-decker buses in the world.

CityRhythm 12ELF

The new electric bus, designed by Volgabus, fully charges its batteries in just six hours. It is able to travel almost 220 kilometers without recharging, which allows it to easily work all day on the streets.

LiAZ-529115

LiAZ-529115 “Cruise” was developed as an intercity bus designed to operate in the difficult Russian climate. It is equipped with enhanced thermal insulation and additional heating of the roof, sides and floor.

KamAZ "Shuttle"

It is difficult to call a world-famous bus market leader. However, in 2016, this company introduced its new electric bus with autopilot. Artificial intelligence that controls the vehicle has been built into it.

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New Flyer XDE60

This city bus model is designed to improve environmental sustainability. The New Flyer was developed between 2009 and 2014 and is spacious and reliable. The XDE60 is almost 19 meters long and consumes less fuel than conventional urban public transport, and also has additional pollution-reducing features such as start/stop, which switches off the diesel engine at speeds below 13 km per hour.

Motorhome Monaco Coach Dynasty

The Monaco Coach Dynasty RV is equipped with a 15 liter Cummins diesel engine producing 500 hp. The price tag for this masterpiece of the automotive industry starts from half a million US dollars.

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The fuel tank of this motorhome holds 600 liters of diesel fuel, which should be enough to power all electrical equipment. In addition, the bus is equipped with 6 batteries and its own electricity generator.

Berkshire Forest River Motorhome

This motorhome will be very inconvenient when parking it in small towns. The thing is, its length is 12 meters. The bus is equipped with a 6.7-liter turbodiesel engine producing 345 hp.

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The interior of this Berkshire Forest River is luxurious and exclusive. A special highlight is its marble floor. Large leather armchairs give the motorhome and its interior a unique look.

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In front of you, friends, is the back of the motorhome. It's hard to believe that this palace can move along the road.

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The mobile home has a huge spacious kitchen with a refrigerator and an ice maker.

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Another interesting view is the living room, where you can relax in front of the electric fireplace in the evening.

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For guests, the bus has two berths with a window.

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In the main bedroom for the owner of the bus, everything is also noble and luxurious.

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This is what the driver's seat of a Berkshire Forest River motorhome looks like, friends.

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Before buying a motorhome-bus, any client can make a pre-selection of interior layout.

Site selection criteria

As we know, there is no dispute about tastes, so everyone may have their own criteria for choosing a convenient place. Experienced tourists recommend first of all taking into account such parameters as:

• safety;
• arrangement of seats in relation to the door;
• cabin segment (beginning, middle, end).

Let's look at them in more detail.

Dangerous and safe

Reports of road incidents involving ADF appear with alarming frequency, making it every traveller's No. 1 priority to reach their destination in one piece.

What places are potentially dangerous?

• First row, especially to the right of the aisle. In a head-on collision, they are the first to be hit.
• The last row may be damaged if the impact comes from behind. In addition, during sudden braking, rear row passengers have a higher risk of injury by flying into the aisle.
• Armchairs by the window on the left side of the cabin. We drive on the right side, so this side of the bus is always turned towards the flow of traffic.

The safest seats on a long-distance bus are as follows.

• In the middle of the cabin on the right side. But even in this relatively safe zone, it is better to sit not by the window, but near the aisle.
• The seats are immediately behind the driver. It is believed that the driver, instinctively avoiding danger, removes this zone from the impact, and, on the contrary, exposes the right side.

“Insidious” – next to the door

Places located in close proximity to the door are especially “tricky”.

If they are behind it, in winter and autumn, this is a zone of cold air currents that hit passengers every time the door opens. By the way, in summer the influx of fresh air can rather be considered a plus.

If the seats are on the right side in front of the door in the middle of the cabin, they do not recline. This is designed so as not to interfere with people getting off at stops. Typically, such seats are cheaper, but passengers do not always fully understand the reason for the bonus.

The area next to the door is not without its merits. You will be the first to get off the bus at the parking lot, which means you will get to the buffet, toilet, or just have time to smoke faster.

Disadvantages of the back rows

Few people like the last row in the ADF. And there is good reason for this.

• It shakes more violently here, and people with seasickness get seasick.
• The backs of the seats do not recline, which means there is no opportunity to relax or take a nap.
• If you use a general air conditioner rather than a climate control system to cool the air, it blows strongly from behind.
• If there is only one TV, you cannot see or hear it from the back row. The same goes for a guide during an excursion.

Some tour operators usually sell two tickets for the last row of 5 seats. Then their owners will have the opportunity not only to sit down, but also to lie down fully.

Motorhome Winnebago

In front of you are friends motorhome from. This bus is equipped with an 8.9-liter diesel engine producing 456 hp.

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The 13-meter length of the bus easily allowed him to create a spacious, full-fledged kitchen inside.

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If necessary, travelers can comfortably spend time sitting on a corner sofa.

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The sofa can be easily disassembled and turned into a full-fledged sleeping place.

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This motorhome is equipped with a huge HD TV.

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This TV hides storage space for valuable wine bottles.

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Here, friends, is the Winnebago motorhome bedroom.

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Two large leather seats in the front can be rotated 360 degrees. As an additional option, the customer can purchase a massage function for the front seats.

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The driver's seat is equipped with its own infotainment system.