General Design Issues
Bus manufacturers have to have consideration for some general issues common to body, chassis or integral builders.
- Maximum weight (laden and unladen)
- Stability - often a tilt test pass is required
- Maximum dimensions - length and width restrictions may apply
- Fuel consumption
- Emissions standards
- Accessibility
In the 1990s onwards, some bus manufacturers have moved towards making transit bus interiors more comparable to private cars, to encourage public transport ridership. Other additions have seen multimedia and passenger information systems, and CCTV systems. With these developments, bus designs have been increasing in weight, which is a concern for operators with the rising price of fuels in the 2000s (decade).
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