Streetlite- Wright's bright new star

A newly designed low floor Wrightbus mid-sized bus is described. There are two versions of the bus, a wheel-forward version built to 8.8m and 9.5m lengths with the door directly behind the front wheels and capacities of 33 and 37 seat respectively, and a 10.8m door forward version with 41 seatswith higher maneuverability. On both versions the windscreen is angled a further 8degrees to reduce reflection and driver visibility from the crash-protected cab has been improved. The vehicle has four paired accessible priority seats near the entrance. The vehicle is built to a 12 tonne gross weight. The 10.8m vehicle is expected to compete with an 18 tonne 12m vehicle which may have only four more seats. The bus features a full rear window which creates a brighter interior. As well as the diesel version, a Siemens hybrid version with roof-mounted batteries is planned.

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• Authors:
  • MILLAR, A
• Publication Date: 2010-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 22-4
• Serial:
  • BUSES
  • Volume: 62
  • Issue Number: 665
  • Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing, Limited
  • ISSN: 0007-6392

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Accessibility; Buses; Comfort; Design; Driving; Hybrid vehicles; Intersection elements; Lightweight materials; Location; Persons with disabilities; Vehicle capacity; Wheels; Windshields
• Uncontrolled Terms: Entrances
• Subject Areas: Design; Public Transportation; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety; I92: Vehicle Comfort;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01166139
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: TRL
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Aug 26 2010 8:42AM