What could be the next from Volvo after "9400 6x2"

stampro · 4th April 2009, 17:10

What could be the next from Volvo after "9400 6x2"

It could be anyone of these, already seen in other countries.

Mpower · 4th April 2009, 21:37

Sweet looking buses. I think both will work.

Can you provide specs like seating cap, price (% increase), bhp.

aaggoswami · 4th April 2009, 23:44

I think the first two are good for city duties only. But we know Indian cities. I remember that in the commercial vehicles thread or some other thread somebody had put up image of an Isuzu bus. At A'bad I saw both 9400 6X2 and that Isuzu bus. They were too big even for ring roads. So the first two vestibule buses are not best not made available in India.

The really interesting is the third one. Its a nice solution for running on expresshighways like NE- between A'bad-Vadodara, Mumbai -Pune. On these routes the traffic is genearlly very high and these double decker buses intended for city use ( I am not sure if they are designed keeping in mind city use or highway ) can prove to be useful.

aerohit · 5th April 2009, 01:53

None of the buses are suitable for Local cities - the first one is too long for making turns, the second one is too tall for many overpasses (bridges) in the country

may be just highways

aerohit · 5th April 2009, 01:59

Can be merged with-
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...400-6x2-8.html

stampro · 5th April 2009, 07:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerohit

None of the buses are suitable for Local cities - the first one is too long for making turns

Negative.
TNSTC in Tamilnadu is already operating Ashok Leyland vestibule buses of same length both in Highways as well as towns.
The driver handles the bus with ease as easily as a rigid bus.
Example
Trichi town buses
Madurai -Thirumangalam a 20 Kms stretch.

punterccrx8s · 5th April 2009, 10:21

I think for India the double decker is better.Awesome machines!I just love the B9R!

siedo · 5th April 2009, 10:57

They shout Something in lines of cruise liner

Mpower · 5th April 2009, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by stampro

Negative.
TNSTC in Tamilnadu is already operating Ashok Leyland vestibule buses of same length both in Highways as well as towns.
The driver handles the bus with ease as easily as a rigid bus.
Example
Trichi town buses
Madurai -Thirumangalam a 20 Kms stretch.

Inside Madurai? could we have some pics and specs?

nevertouchme · 5th April 2009, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by stampro

Negative.
TNSTC in Tamilnadu is already operating Ashok Leyland vestibule buses of same length both in Highways as well as towns.
The driver handles the bus with ease as easily as a rigid bus.
Example
Trichi town buses
Madurai -Thirumangalam a 20 Kms stretch.

Hey yes- I saw a few of them in Coimbatore too. I don't have no pictures now- May be next time when I go home, shall try to click.

prmd_cochin · 5th April 2009, 18:50

New volvos that were launched in Dubai.

ssdubai · 11th February 2010, 14:18

Which body are they built on ? Marcopolo or Irizar?

manishalive · 11th February 2010, 14:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by stampro

What could be the next from Volvo after "9400 6x2"

It could be anyone of these, already seen in other countries.

The first two pics type of busses are already in operation as city busses in Chennai and in Bangalore, they are based on Ashok Leyland in chennai and Eicher in Bangalore Chassis. But their length is 75% of the volvos shown in the picture.

The third one have seen many like these in Thiland and are mainly for tourist operation, long distance service.

As for the possibility, none. Volvo had their local plant shutdown last year and are still to recover form the effect of recession. However JNNURM scheme has given them some hope.

silversteed · 11th February 2010, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerohit

None of the buses are suitable for Local cities - the first one is too long for making turns, the second one is too tall for many overpasses (bridges) in the country

may be just highways

The wikipedia page of MTC (Metro Transport Cropn., which runs city-buses in Chennai) has pictures of Vestibule buses being used in many routes

indianvirus · 11th February 2010, 17:25

WOW, is that a bus or a airliner? All it need are two wings and a jet engine. It's HUGE. Must be very very comfortable but I wonder how can one drive these on our road with city traffic? I think a double deck built on low floor is a better option for india.

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aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,995 Thanked: 2,986 Times	I think the first two are good for city duties only. But we know Indian cities. I remember that in the commercial vehicles thread or some other thread somebody had put up image of an Isuzu bus. At A'bad I saw both 9400 6X2 and that Isuzu bus. They were too big even for ring roads. So the first two vestibule buses are not best not made available in India. The really interesting is the third one. Its a nice solution for running on expresshighways like NE- between A'bad-Vadodara, Mumbai -Pune. On these routes the traffic is genearlly very high and these double decker buses intended for city use ( I am not sure if they are designed keeping in mind city use or highway ) can prove to be useful.
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indianvirus BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vadodara Posts: 207 Thanked: 122 Times	WOW, is that a bus or a airliner? All it need are two wings and a jet engine. It's HUGE. Must be very very comfortable but I wonder how can one drive these on our road with city traffic? I think a double deck built on low floor is a better option for india.
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