Wednesday, August 4, 2010

China Developing Traffic-Straddling Bus That Drives Over Cars

The system, unveiled at the Beijing International High-tech Expo in May, consists of a 4 to 4.5 meter-high subway car with passenger boarding on the upper level and a hollow shell on the lower level for vehicles to pass through.
Shenzhen Hashi spouts off some impressive statistics for the system: capacity for 1200 to 1400 passengers, reduction in traffic jams by 20% to 30%. Would you really feel comfortable driving under a bus?
Beijing’s Mentougou District is already planning a pilot project for the system.



Via Inhabitat 

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