
Youngman JNP6250G - world's largest bus in terms of capacity. 300 passengers.
In recent news, various news media outlets (1,2,3) have reported that we’re about to see the world’s largest bus – Youngman JNP6250G in China. The official statistical breakdown of this public transit behemoth is as follows:
- 300 person capacity (40 seats, 260 standing)
- 25 meters (standard bus: 12m)
- top speed ~80kph

28m bi-articulated bus in Curitiba. Image by Chinadaily.
- Melbourne’s Bombardier Flexity Swift LRV: 150
- Minneapolis’ Bombardier Flexity Swift LR: 180
- Calgary Siemens SD160NG: 226
So I understand that capacity is not the only thing important in building better and faster rapid transit networks. However, since we’re now able to manufacture such large functional modern buses and assuming building BRT infrastructure is more cost-effective than LRT, what’s preventing us from pursuing such transit initiatives in North America? Aesthetics? Comfort? Pride? Environmental concerns?
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