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.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bus design
double-decker bus
hybrid bus
public transport vehicle
alsoKnownAs Boris Bus NERFINISHED
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
Thomas Heatherwick NERFINISHED
doorConfiguration front door
middle door
rear door
engineSupplier Cummins NERFINISHED
environmentalGoal reduced emissions compared to conventional diesel buses
fareCollection cashless
hasDesignFeature LED lighting
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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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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Thomas Heatherwick notableWork New Routemaster bus design, London