How long is a Routemaster bus?
| AEC Routemaster | |
|---|---|
| Length | 27 ft 6 in (8.38 m) 30 ft 0 in (9.14 m) |
| Width | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
| Height | 14 ft 41⁄2 in (4.38 m) |
| Kerb weight | 7.35 long tons (7.47 t; 8.23 short tons) |
How many wheels does a Routemaster have?
| New Routemaster | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 (87 without wheelchair) (lower: 22 seats, 1 wheelchair space, 18 standing (25 standing without wheelchair); upper deck: 40 seats) |
| Transmission | Diesel in series 18 kWh Microvast Lithium Titanate battery,Microvast LpTO, Siemens ELFA2 electric traction motor |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 11.23 m (36 ft 101⁄8 in) |
Who built the Routemaster?
London Transport
The Routemaster was primarily intended for London use, being designed by London Transport and constructed at the AEC Works in Southall, Middlesex. In all 2,876 Routemasters were built. It was an innovative design and used lightweight aluminium and techniques developed in aircraft production during World War II.
Why is the Routemaster bus iconic?
Routemaster Bus is the most iconic symbol of London as well as London’s Black cabs. The bus was built with the new war-time material, aluminium, and also features novel innovations like independent front suspension, power steering, a fully automatic gearbox and hydraulic power braking.
Who introduced bendy buses to London?
Ken Livingstone
Articulated buses, popularly called bendy-buses, were introduced to London in June 2002 [citation needed] when the then Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, introduced new Mercedes-Benz Citaros to Red Arrow commuter services 507 and 521.
What do they call a bus in England?
In England and the rest of the UK and most, if not all of the english speaking world they are called – buses, which is short for – omnibus. The other word that is usefull if you wish to travel by bus is – bus stop, at these you may get on or off a bus.
What kind of bus is the New Routemaster?
Hybrid diesel-electric double-decker bus. The New Routemaster, originally referred to as the New Bus for London, is a hybrid diesel-electric double-decker bus operated in London.
Is the Routemaster coming back to London?
Transport for London announced that it would look at developing a Routemaster replacement, but the project was confirmed as dead in June 2003. On 3 September 2007 the Conservative mayoral candidate for London, Boris Johnson, announced that he was contemplating introducing a modern-day Routemaster.
What happened to the Q Master Routemaster?
Dubbed the Q Master, it found little favour within London Transport and by manufacturers that Curtis approached. Transport for London announced that it would look at developing a Routemaster replacement, but the project was confirmed as dead in June 2003.
Do Speedos embarrass you?
Speedos don’t seem to embarrass anyone around here. I know my sister would NEVER let her son near a speedo. (the same goes for you too Chris!) Mao wanted some some photos taken and was inspired by the speedo photography found in DNA Magazine.