MAN Truck & Bus to Deploy 3 City Tour Buses in Busan Starting June

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] MAN Truck & Bus Korea announced on the 2nd that it will deploy three 'MAN Lions Touring Buses' on the city tour bus routes operated by the Busan Tourism Organization starting in June.

The official name is 'MAN Lions Touring Open-Top Single-Decker City Tour Bus,' a model specialized for urban city tours. With a length of approximately 11.3m and a width of 2.5m, it can accommodate up to 45 passengers. When the roof is open, the overall height reaches 3.65m, providing a comfortable interior space. Unlike regular tour buses, it is designed with two boarding doors at the front and rear for convenient boarding and alighting.

To allow passengers to fully enjoy Busan's nature and cityscape, the rear roof of the vehicle is open, and in spring, summer, and autumn, the glass windows on both sides of the rear can be detached. Additionally, the front of the vehicle features glass roofs on both sides and above the driver's seat, offering tourists a wide view even from inside. The openable rear section and the fixed front section are separated by an interior partition, allowing different temperature settings as needed.

MAN Lions Touring Bus

Safety features for passengers are also well-equipped. Emergency automatic braking system, vehicle stability control and rollover prevention system, and lane departure warning system are installed. Each seat is equipped with seat belts and handrails, and the large windows have double safety bars. LED lamps are installed at the boarding area and aisle to prevent passengers from misstepping. Furthermore, a rear camera and an 8-channel CCTV system are installed so the driver can monitor both inside and outside the vehicle to ensure passenger safety. Considering the convenience of boarding for people with mobility challenges, a 'Kneeling system' is applied, which slightly lowers the front part of the vehicle when stopped.

The Busan city tour bus operates three routes: the Red Line connecting Gwangandaegyo Bridge and Haeundae, the Blue Line connecting Haeundae and Songjeong Beach, and the Green Line passing through Busan Station and Taejongdae. The MAN Lions Touring Bus will be deployed on two of these lines.

Max Burger, President of MAN Truck & Bus Korea, said, "We are pleased to deliver the MAN Lions Touring Bus, which considers both tourist convenience and passenger safety, in time for the recently resumed Busan city tour bus operation period. We hope it will contribute to revitalizing Busan tourism and invigorating the local economy."

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