An articulated bus, also referred to as a slinky bus, bendy bus, tandem bus, vestibule bus, stretch bus, or an accordion bus, is an articulated vehicle, typically a motor bus or trolleybus, used in public transportation.

Articulated buses, popularly called "bendy buses," were introduced to London in October 2001 when two Wright Eclipse Fusion bodied Volvo B7LAs were hired from First Hampshire & Dorset, one of which was repainted into First London's red livery, and six Wright Fusion bodied Volvo B10LAs from First Glasgow for a trial on route 207 between Shepherd ...

A bi-articulated bus or double-articulated bus and sometimes train-bus, tram-bus, trackless tram or double bendy bus is a type of high-capacity articulated bus with an extra axle and a second articulation joint, as well as extended length.

An articulated bus, also known as a bendy bus, is a long vehicle that comprises two or more rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. This joint, known as the articulation, is enclosed by protective bellows and a cover plate on the floor, allowing the bus to bend and maneuver adequately.

Dec 9, 2021 · Almost 400 brand new fully accessible 'bendies' took to the capital's streets from 2002 to 2011. At 18 metres long, the Mercedes Benz Citaro articulated bus (commonly known as the bendy bus) was a crowdbuster in a way London's bus network had never seen before. READ MORE: TfL 'could save £200million per year' if London buses went just 1mph faster.

Mar 9, 2020 · The bendy-buses lasted until 1999, not replaced by First Bus which had taken over Mainline in 1998, although it did consider reintroducing them at one stage. While bendy-buses have seen the light of day across the country (Leeds, Manchester, York, Southampton and Nottingham included) they have never been popular with the public.

Sep 10, 2024 · Articulated buses, also known as slinky buses, bendy buses, or tandem buses, are longer than standard buses and consist of two or more rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. They are typically single-decker buses with a higher passenger capacity than rigid-bodied buses.

Aug 26, 2022 · Our new bendy buses are designed to comfortably carry 60% more riders than our standard 40-foot buses. They also allow boarding at any of the three doors, with Hop readers at every door, to make getting on and off the bus quicker and easier.

Jan 24, 2014 · That's a MetroRapid bus, part of the new bus rapid transit (BRT) system. Capital Metro won a $38 million federal grant in 2012, and some of that has gone to buy 22 of these 60-foot buses....

Extra-length articulated (bendy) buses offered a potential solution—if they could navigate existing infrastructure. This included a tunnel, steep and windy terrain, lush vegetation and other fixed infrastructure (e.g., sidewalks, bus stops, corners).