Xiamen BRT takes new measures to ease peak pressure

Updated: 09 Feb 2010
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BRT has become the first choice journey for the public since its launch in August 2008
 
Effective March 11, passengers taking Xiamen BRT buses will be required to enter through the front door, and exit at the back, in an effort to ease overcrowding especially during rush hours, according to the Xiamen BRT operation company.
 
At present, passengers can get on the BRT bus from either the front door or back door. While it may enhance the efficiency of getting on and off, sometimes many passengers are not willing to move to the middle of the bus.
 
According to a simulation test, though this new measure will require an extra 30 seconds for BRT bus to stop at each BRT staion, it can effectively regulate travel order and ease the overcrowding during rush hours.   
 
In addition, 15 18-meter-long articulated BRT buses will also be put into operation in due time to ease the traffic pressure at peak times.
 
The 18-meter-long articulated bus has two compartments and three doors. The designed capacity is 150 people, more than double that of the current 12-meter-long bus, according to the company. 
 
Xiamen BRT has become the first choice journey for the public due to its rapidness, convenience and safety since the launch of BRT in August 2008.
   
Translated by WOXnews.com
SOURCE Link: news.sina.com.cn
 
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