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In the early 2000s, ElDorado National–California expanded into the heavy-duty bus business with the mid-size E-Z Rider and full-size Axess buses. Heavy-duty buses are typically purchased by government-funded public transport services and are required to pass independent, rigorous 12-year/500,000-mile longevity testing at the Pennsylvania ...
One of the first armored vehicles to be used in combat was the Schneider-Brillié which was built from the chassis of a Schneider P2-4000 bus [1]. During World War I, civilian buses were pressed into service, especially by Great Britain and France, fulfilling several roles: to transport troops, supplies, and livestock, and as ambulances and mobile surgeries. [2]
Ground Force One is the unofficial code-name for the black armored buses used to transport the president of the United States and other dignitaries. [ 1 ] The United States Secret Service formerly used rented buses as part of the presidential motorcade, with retrofitting for secure communications where necessary.
In addition to the security features, the bus comes equipped with a full suite of office equipment, including phones, TV, radio, and internet. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Source: America's Book of ...
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A 28-foot (8.5 m) medium-duty bus offered as lower-cost alternative to the 30-foot-long (9.1 m) Phantom. Gillig-Neoplan 1977–1979: High floor transit bus: 30, 35 ft (9.1, 10.7 m) A rear-engined transit bus built as a joint venture with German bus manufacturer Neoplan. Available with either diesel or propane engines. Gillig school buses ...
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Crown sold the Ford Transit Bus after World War II. Ward/Ford Coachette 1961–1962 Ford P-van The Coachette (bodied by Ward) was marketed by Crown from 1961-1962. Crown-Ikarus 286: 1980–1986 Ikarus 280 modified The Crown-Ikarus 286 articulated transit bus was a joint venture between Crown Coach and Hungarian bus manufacturer Ikarus. Other ...