Double-decker bus - the best tourist transport

The history of the first bus, working on gasoline, originates in the 19th century. Since then, this type of mechanical transport has undergone significant changes and has become very popular in various areas of life. And it is not surprising - the bus is convenient to use, capacious, and its modern models offer maximum comfort conditions.

One of the most interesting models of this transport is a double-decker bus. At one time it was created to increase passenger capacity on the London roads. Now such a bus is rarely used, as urban transport, but it has found an excellent application in the tourist sphere.

The double-decker bus is designed mainly for carrying seated passengers, but it also has the potential for long distances. A special advantage during the excursions is enjoyed by those who sit on the top floor and have the opportunity to inspect the neighborhood. Some transport models have an open top, which is very popular with tourists, but is not suitable for rainy days.

The advantages of a bus with two floors are obvious. It seats twice as many passengers as usual; Has a high maneuverability and dynamics; Has a high appeal for tourists. There is a misconception about the propensity of these buses to overturn, but, in fact, all of them are equipped with an anti-overturning mechanism.

It should be noted that the double-decker bus also has a number of inconveniences. In particular, high operating costs, a high-rise garage and the development of a route that excludes power lines, low bridges and the proximity of trees.

Now double-decker buses are produced by several companies from different countries. Among them are the Swedish concern Volvo, the German company MAN and its subsidiary NEOMAN, as well as the German bus manufacturer Mercedes-Benz.

Travel companies are willing to use the MAN bus for excursions. The Man Wagon Union model has large panoramic windows, a sliding roof, which allows us to survey long distances in the warm season. This model is used exclusively as a tourist bus.

For a large group of passengers, the perfect model is the Man Jonckheere. It is designed for 75 seats, equipped with air conditioning, microphone, DVD system and toilet.

Even more capacity is available in the Man Lion ^, s City DD, designed for 85 passengers. This bus is the embodiment of transport comfort. It includes places and ramps for the disabled, wide aisles, a spacious store with folding backs, two stairs. And the ladder at the back of the site is designed so that you can go straight to the second floor, bypassing the first. The bus has three wide entrances and a low floor first floor with no steps. The height of this model is more than 4 meters, so the review from the second floor gives tremendous sensations. Driving a bus is a complete pleasure - everything is aimed at reducing fatigue and distracting the driver. The work of the liner is "monitored" by a special computer program.

The double-decker bus is increasingly being introduced into the tourism sector, as it fully pays for its costs. Tourists always prefer a double decker for trips. In addition, he wins at the expense of large capacity.