ROAD TRANSPORT - OUR OPPORTUNITIES

The need of transport infrastructures and the demand for passenger transport in developing countries indicate that the bus industry should aim at world markets. The requirements of British and overseas bus operating industries for financial and social benefits are considered. Based on these requirements, firstly an analysis of operating costs shows the high cost of bus maintenance, and two possible process innovations - computer-aided design and integrated condition and performance checks - are suggested for maintenance cost reduction. Secondly, possible developments in bus industry products which are discussed cover power units, transmissions, suspensions, heating and ventilation systems, vehicle structures, electrical equipment, articulated vehicles, human factors affecting design, and fare collection equipment. The need for bus manufacturers to exploit technology and social change for the survival of the industry is emphasized. (TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  Mechanical Engineering Publications Limited

  P.O. Box 24, Northgate Avenue
  Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6BW,   England 
• Authors:
  • Cernes, C D
• Conference:
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers Proceedings
• Publication Date: 1982-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 149-164
• Serial:
  • Volume: 196

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buses; Computer aided design; Costs; Demand; Design; Developing countries; Digital computers; Equipment; Fare collection; Human factors; Industries; Maintenance; Maintenance management; Manufactures; Marketing; Technology; Vehicle components
• Uncontrolled Terms: Articulated vehicles; Decreases; Maintenance costs
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 1354: Components of the vehicle; 224: Cost; 9009: Decrease; 285: Demand (econ); 9011: Design (overall design); 8673: Digital computer; 3674: Equipment; 332: Industry; 3847: Maintenance; 3647: Manufacture; 3855: Technology; 8119: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Design; Finance; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00368819
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-033 390
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 1983 12:00AM