Wrecking Passenger Buses in Australia

About Passenger Buses

Passenger buses come in many different types, including those for city and inter-city transit, airport and hotel shuttle, short- and long-distance tourism, recreational travel, student transport, and more. Common passenger bus types include single- and double-decker models, and articulated models comprised of one or two single-decker sections connected by a hitch or pivoting joint. You’ll also find coach and charter models that usually have additional storage, a bathroom, and more comfortable seats, as well as minibus (similar to a large van), midibus (larger than a minibus), and school bus models. MarketBook.co.nz features for-sale listings for new and used passenger buses equipped with 25 or fewer seats to more than 60 that are ready for these applications and others.

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Mercedes-Benz Citaro Passenger Bus

Genesis & Evolution

The earliest passenger buses were horse-drawn models that appeared in the 1820s. Steam-powered buses followed in the 1830s, and then electric trolley buses appeared in the 1880s. The first passenger bus with an internal combustion engine was an eight-passenger model developed in Germany in 1895. In 1910, the B-type double-decker bus entered service in London. Designed by Franke Searle and operated by the London General Omnibus Company, it was the first mass-produced passenger bus. In the 1950s, the first articulated buses appeared in Europe.

Although most passenger buses are powered by diesel engines, manufacturers and operators are increasingly moving toward more environmentally friendly options, including buses powered by electric, hybrid electric, fuel cell, biodiesel, and compressed natural gas motors and engines. Australian bus operator Kinetic became one of the world’s largest operators of electric buses in 2022 when it announced plans to acquire New Zealand bus operator NZ Bus Ltd. Elsewhere, Isuzu and Hino announced plans in 2022 to begin producing battery-electric, flat-floor route buses in 2024. King Long, another popular passenger bus manufacturer, produces a line of electric buses and a hybrid electric model that meets inter-city commuting requirements.

Typical Features & Options

In addition to left-hand and right-hand traffic models, passenger buses on TruckWorld.com.au are available with such driver- and performance-related features as power steering, cruise control, engine braking, and air and electronically controlled suspensions. You’ll also find manual, automatic, and automated transmission options, and passenger-pleasing features such as televisions and DVD players, individual reading lights, leather and reclining seats, high headrests, and tinted windows. Safety features such as anti-lock braking systems, cornering lamps, and lane departure warning systems, and anti-skidding systems are commonly available, as well.

Find The Right Passenger Bus

TruckWorld.com.au offers a selection of new and used passenger buses for sale from Fuso, Mercedes-Benz, and other popular manufacturers.