FX.co ★ China tests the bus of the future

On Tuesday, the first test drive of an unusual transport, a straddling bus, took place in China. The main part of this bus rises above the earth by 2 meters, which allows cars to move under it easily.

Photo: presentation of the futuristic construction on specialized rails.

According to Chinese authorities, the main purpose of this public transport is to decrease traffic jams on the roads of megalopolises.

The size of TEB-1 is really exciting: with width of a few meters, the bus provides two traffic lanes for the cars going under it.

Photo: prototype of the TEB-1 passenger straddling bus.

Specialized rails have been constructed for TEB-1 which are installed on both sides of a road. The length of this fascinating transport is 22 meters, the width is 7.8 meters, and the height is 4.8 meters.

Photo: the futuristic Chinese bus inside.

The capacity of the bus is much more than car owners can imagine. It can transport up to 300 people, with 55 being able to sit.

Photo: TEB-1 during its first test drive.

This straddling bus is really amazing: it doesn't require a bus lane and it doesn't clog a road. Besides, TEB-1 is equipped with electric engine which is quite appropriate in polluted Chinese cities.

Photo: prototype of the bus of the future created in China.