Here comes a Volvo bus that can accommodate 300 passengers

The new biarticulated chassis, Volvo Gran Artic 300, is 30 meter long and can carry up to 300 passengers.

  • Updated On Nov 26, 2016 at 09:50 AM IST
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AUSTIN, TEXAS: Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Volvo has launched the world’s largest bus chassis at the FetransRio exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The new biarticulated chassis, Volvo Gran Artic 300, is 30 meter long and can carry up to 300 passengers. The new Gran Artic 300 has been developed in Brazil especially for BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) systems.

“We are leaders in vehicles for high-capacity transportation systems, Bus Rapid Transit, and now we introduce the world’s largest bus chassis. This vehicle will provide more efficient transportation systems, offering a higher quality for the passengers and improved cost efficiency for the transport operators”, said Fabiano Todeschini, head of Volvo Bus Latin America.

At the FetransRio exhibition, Volvo also unveiled a new 22 m articulated chassis, Super Artic 210. It is equipped with five doors and can accommodate 210 passengers. The extra door facilitates boarding and alighting. The vehicle is built on only three axles.

The company has delivered more than 4,000 buses to the BRT-systems of Curitiba, Bogotá, Guatemala City, Mexico City, Santiago de Chile and San Salvador.

“We are proud to say that the world’s largest bus is a Volvo and that it was developed in Brazil”, said Idam Stival, Sales engineering coordinator, Volvo Bus Latin America.

Volvo has also showcased 18.6 meter long Artic 150 and 21 meter Artic 180, which has the capability to fit 150 and 180 passengers, respectively.
  • Published On Nov 25, 2016 at 03:49 PM IST
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