Articulated buses

Akia ultra lf 25 metrobus

http://www.akia.com.tr/ultra-lf-25-metrobus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWiZLwjkM1E

In 2013, bringing together the experience of Akia (Iran) and Hess (Switzerland) Akia Hess Otomotiv started manufacturing directly in Turkey, in Bursa.

At Istanbul Busworld they foregrounded their Metrobus, a vehicle designed for the Istanbul’s municipalities also available in the trolley version. The 25-metre long bus consists of three articulated sections resting on five axles; the driving position is completely separated from the passenger area accessible through four double-leaf doors on both sides, with a maximum capacity of 290 passengers (29 seats). The external aesthetics recalls that of the VDL Phileas.

https://www.busworld.org/uploads/inthemedia/276/maggio-2016-busworld-en.pdf

19th April 2016

Akia Hess Otomotiv Karoser Imalat San. ve Tic Ltd is based in Bursa and is 80% owned by Akia of Tabriz in Iran and 20% by the Turkish Ulasim concern which has a workshop and support network.

It took a large stand and needed it because they unveiled a new 25m long bi-articulated prototype BRT model called the Metrobus. It has doors down both sides and claims to be the biggest in the world with a capacity of 290 passengers including 261 standees. It had a driver’s cab area at the front with a fully glazed partition separating it from the rest of the saloon, cab access being through a centre glazed door. The driver, who sat offset to the left, had a bank of CCTV cameras to his right showing various doors, though expecting anyone to simultaneously monitor six screens, even when stationary, is difficult.

http://www.busandcoachbuyer.com/busworld-turkey-2016/