This document discusses different types and classifications of bus bodies. It provides details on mini buses, town/city buses, suburban buses, luxury coaches, and classifications based on body shape like classic, single deck, double deck, two level single decker, and articulated buses. Key specifications around passenger capacity and features of different bus types are outlined in a table.
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This document discusses different types and classifications of bus bodies. It provides details on mini buses, town/city buses, suburban buses, luxury coaches, and classifications based on body shape like classic, single deck, double deck, two level single decker, and articulated buses. Key specifications around passenger capacity and features of different bus types are outlined in a table.
This document discusses different types and classifications of bus bodies. It provides details on mini buses, town/city buses, suburban buses, luxury coaches, and classifications based on body shape like classic, single deck, double deck, two level single decker, and articulated buses. Key specifications around passenger capacity and features of different bus types are outlined in a table.
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Vehicle Body Engineering
Bus Body Details
Dr. Mukesh Saxena University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
Dehradun
Vehicle Body Engineering
Bus Body Details Introduction
Buses are used for transportation of people and these are generally classified according to: A. Size and passenger carrying capacity B. Body shape
According to size and capacity these buses are commonly identified as ; a) Mini bus c) Suburban bus b) Town bus C) Luxury coach
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Bus Body Details Introduction Table below gives the types of buses and their approximate range of passenger capacity S.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Type of Bus Mini bus Small coaches for long distance Small buses for towns Medium coaches for long distance Medium buses for towns Large coaches for long distance Large buses for towns Large articulated bus Passeger Capacity 15 26 16 30 upto 40 31 - 45 41 - 60 46 60 61 80 > 80
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Brief features of different types of buses
Mini bus - should have seating capacity upto 26 - normally built on light duty chasis
- front mounted engines, rear axle derive, soft &
comfortable suspension, reasonably comfortable seating and fairly small entry platform
Town Bus or City Bus
- Such buses are used for short distance journeys of upto 30 km.
- a large standing space and relatively hard seating
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Bus Body Details usually covered with durable trim materials such as
PVC, etc. - due to short intervals between stops in local traffic, such buses are provided with wide entrance & exit
doors with low steps entry & exit platforms.
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Brief features of different types of buses
Suburban Bus
- These buses are used for a distance of about 40 kms. - should have reasonably comfortable seating for about
38 persons with roof rack for hand luggage.
- generally small entry platforms with single door.
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Brief features of different types of buses
Luxury coach - The luxury buses have a very comfortable seats with under floor luggage space and roof rack for
hand luggage. - Air conditioning, TV, VCR, music system, etc. are provided in the coach body. - wide windows or additional windows upto the roof are used to improve visibility for the passengers
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Classification of buses based on body shapes Classic type Single deck Double deck Two level single decker
Articulated
Classic type - Engine is mounted in front of the passenger compartment - Disadvantage include low ratio of useful length to over all length. - Poor aerodynamic shape
- Presently not in much use except partially as school bus
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Classification of buses based on body shapes
Single deck - In this type of buses engine is mounted either inside or below the drivers cab enabling additional
length available for more seats and a better angle of vision.
Such buses may have one or two doors.
Many single deck models have seating capacity of fifty two which in city buses is reduced to have more space for standing. This enable transportation of more passengers for short duration.
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Classification of buses based on body shapes
Double deck
- These buses have rear mounted engine which affords a front entry or good forward visibility for
passengers - Such buses have passenger capacity of approximately sixty five to seventy five. It may have upper deck open
for tourists. - Double decker buses have poor stability than single decker buses
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Two level single decker
- This type of buses are used as luxury coaches. - The layout provides good forward visibility for all passengers and good separate luggage space under floor
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Classification of buses based on body shapes
Articulated Buses - These are very large coaches for in-city operation. These are made of two parts because of axle load
limitations. The rear is articulated to the main vehicle
