Today in Ahmedabad, Bus Rapid Transport System(BRTS) was inducted with 2 Volvo buses for a trial period of two months. The new bus service was opened by Ahmedabad Mayor Gautam Shah.
37 seater Volvo has started manufacturing buses for BRTS under UD brand. The buses are manufactured under urban bus specification 2. Euro IV emission standards and 250 HP rear engine . It has standing capacity for 30 passengers. It has a system through which bus level can be uplifted and down lifted. Bus floor is physically challenged persons friendly. 42 kv/12 tonne Air conditioning system supported by air curtains in 3 doors, 6 forward and 1 reverse gear with automatic transmission, digital display dashboard, GPS console, 3 cameras, electronically controlled mirror, rear camera visual in dashboard for reverse drive, door censor, new gen controller area network, auto fire suspension system for automatic sprinkle during fire, are the salient features of Volvo bus.
Many other AMC Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation officials and councillors were present at the site.
