New Routemaster bus design, London
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The New Routemaster bus design in London is a contemporary reinterpretation of the city’s iconic double-decker bus, created by Thomas Heatherwick with updated aesthetics, hybrid technology, and multiple boarding points.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| New Routemaster | 0 |
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bus design
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double-decker bus ⓘ hybrid bus ⓘ public transport vehicle ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Boris Bus
NERFINISHED
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NBfL NERFINISHED ⓘ New Bus for London NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| batterySupplier | A123 Systems NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| bodyManufacturer | Wrightbus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| capacity | around 80 passengers ⓘ |
| chassisManufacturer | Wrightbus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| commissionedBy | Transport for London NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| designer |
Heatherwick Studio
NERFINISHED
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Thomas Heatherwick NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| doorConfiguration |
front door
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middle door ⓘ rear door ⓘ |
| engineSupplier | Cummins NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| environmentalGoal | reduced emissions compared to conventional diesel buses ⓘ |
| fareCollection | cashless ⓘ |
| hasDesignFeature |
LED lighting
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air conditioning ⓘ curved glazing ⓘ hybrid diesel-electric drivetrain ⓘ low-floor access ⓘ multiple boarding points ⓘ off-board ticketing compatibility ⓘ rear open platform ⓘ three doors ⓘ two staircases ⓘ wheelchair space ⓘ wrap-around front window ⓘ |
| hasStyle | contemporary reinterpretation of classic Routemaster ⓘ |
| height | approximately 4.4 metres ⓘ |
| inception | 2012 ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | AEC Routemaster NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introducedOnRoute |
148
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24 ⓘ 38 ⓘ |
| length | approximately 11.2 metres ⓘ |
| locatedIn | London NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operator | Transport for London NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| powertrain | diesel-electric hybrid ⓘ |
| primaryColorScheme | red ⓘ |
| purpose | urban mass transit in London ⓘ |
| regulatoryAuthority | Mayor of London NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| seatedCapacity | around 62 ⓘ |
| standingCapacity | around 18 ⓘ |
| width | approximately 2.55 metres ⓘ |
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