I found this absolutely amazing and had to write about it straight away. I’ve seen innovation in China, but this one takes the fortune cookie.
We all know that China’s population is massive but as to how it behaves is having a massive impact on its cities streets. As its economy continues to grow, more and more people flock to the cities to work. As more and more people come out of poverty and into middle class, more cars hit the streets. China’s roads are congested and they just may have come up with a solution.
Introducing the giant bus which drives over cars! The giant bus takes up two lanes and is 18 feet tall. It can take up to 1,200 passengers and is believed that it can reduce China’s congestion down by 30%. Although I’m not sure if that includes the amount of congestion that is expected to grow in the next few years.
When roads are busy the bus will be able to drive over the traffic, so the buses are likely to always be on time. Likewise, if a bus is pulled up at a station and passengers are coming off and on, cars would be able to drive under the bus like a tunnel.
However, if China is to adopt the giant buses designed by the Shenzhen Hashi Future Parking Equipment Company then its roads would need to be rebuilt, either with rails on either side for the buses to travel on or with painted white lines.
In the event of an emergency, panels would open up on either side and passengers would use an inflatable slide, similar to an aircraft.
Take a look at the video below and let me know what you think in the comments section below. Personally, I think it looks quite scary. The thought of driving along and that thing creeps up behind you!
