Straddling bus to combat China’s traffic congestion

The Transit Elevated Bus (TEB) is an innovative new type of transport that aims to solve the problem of China’s overcrowded roads by straddling traffic lanes, allowing cars to drive underneath

Elevated bus stop Allows passengers on and off

Power: Electricity and solar energy. Bus uses “relay charging” – conductors on roof brush against charging stations along route, providing enough power to reach next station

Solar panels Mounted on bus roof and at each bus stop

TEB: 22m long, 7.8m wide, 4.8m high – straddles two traffic lanes

Passengers: 300

Top speed: 60km/h

Route: TEB runs along rails laid on regular roads. Up to four TEBs can be linked
together to transport 1,200 passengers

Beijing

Aug 2, 2016, Qinhuangdao: Inaugural test along 300m controlled route

CHINA

500km 310 miles

TURNING

Bus

1. Before junction,lights inside bus warn traffic underneath of intention to turn

2. Vehicles wishing toturn in same directionas bus receive greensignal at junction

3. Traffic moving straight ahead will bestopped to allow bus to turn first

Safety features Alarms embedded in walls of bus are triggered if other vehicles get too close. In case of accident or emergency, passengers can disembark using inflatable slides, as in commercial aircraft

Traffic “tunnel” Clearance 2m. Sensors on front and rear emit ultrasonic waves to prevent high vehicles from entering 

Barriers Restrict vehicle height along route

Source: Xinhua