THE STEYR "CITY-BUS"

DER STEVR "CITY-BUS"

The steyr "city-bus s" is designed to be used as follows: on bus routes, as a city-bus on bus routes, by transport authorities, for park and ride systems, in demand bus systems or group taxis, as a mini-bus, for special applications, etc. Following a listing of the individual alterations required in the conversion from the slower conventional bus to the faster "city-bus s", the main mechanical components are described: engine, transmission, wheel suspension, braking system and steering and the driver's cab and passenger cabin. The steyr "city-bus s" because of its mature technical concept, possesses possibilities for the solution of a variety of traffic problems in a range of applications. Its introduction in times of light traffic, instead of the larger buses optimises maintenance and repairs of the large buses making it possible to supply a denser service at peak periods or to reduce the parking facilities required, and to obtain increased financial savings for investment. The technical data for the bus are presented. /TRRL/

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• Corporate Authors:

  Franckhlsche Verlagshandlung

  Pfizerstrasse 5, Postfach 640
  7000 Stuttgart 1,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Kraemer, H
• Publication Date: 1976-5

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 197-200
• Serial:
  • Automobil Technische Zeitschrift
  • Volume: 78
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Franckhlsche Verlagshandlung
  • ISSN: 0001-2785

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Benefit cost analysis; Buses; Construction management; Demand responsive transportation; Energy; Minibuses; Park and ride; Peak periods; Public transit; Speed; Traffic volume; Urban areas; Vehicle components; Vehicle design; Vehicle maintenance
• ITRD Terms: 1272: Bus; 3666: Construction method; 1084: Stop (public transport); 313: Urban area
• Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Energy; 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: 00170308
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen (BASt)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 28 1981 12:00AM