Remember China’s Elevated Bus That Drives Over Traffic? Well, They’ve Actually Built It
Back in May we told you about a prototype bus in China that would, if built, literally drive right over traffic jams. Well, if we’re being totally honest with you, we never believed that the Transit Elevated Bus would actually get made. Which is why we’re pretty surprised to tell you that the TEB has literally just taken its first test drive in Qinhuangdao, Hebei!
The idea was first proposed at the 19th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo in May. Despite having nothing but a miniature model, developers Jinchuang Corp said they could have the bus ready by August. And true to their word, the TEB hit the road yesterday. It was only tested on 300 metres of track, but the fact that they could even make it – and in such a short amount of time – is impressive enough for us.
The developers say it’ll only take a year to finish. And this time, we believe them.
China’s Transit Elevated Bus (TEB) was nothing but a model back in May
And this is what it looks like just three months later!
Watch the video below for more info:
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i didn't believe it would push through either. i was thinking on how'd they'd manage not hitting over higher vehicles. but i guess nothing's impossible with the Chinese.
i think they can deploy it on roads with more than 2 lanes, such that higher vehicles can travel on other lanes to avoid it. but it has to be strictly enforced to avoid accident
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Too many people think this is a stupid idea because of the height not enough to pass the truck . but they don't really know about China .because in many China cities ,the truck can't into the city center in the daytime . so I think that is a really stupid question .
amazing invention! but safety first, hope they don't rush the work
Really interesting idea, although I do think it might be VERY hard to get to the door to leave the bus when all that room is totally packed
I am Chinese, and truth be told, you are F**KED. The programme is a totally notorious FRAUD. The TEB you saw is but an inferior model and the programme itself is just more a P2P platform to raise money than a construction project to change the traffic situation.
It looks like there are stairs at the platform, so I assume there is a platform lift taking people up and then the vehicle is on the same level.
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This should go against the flow of traffic not with it. Then cars can see it coming
Great idea..that's been my biggest issue with it... Freaking drivers out as it came over top and causing an accident
Load More Replies... It is going to cause disorientation and accidents in car drivers. Pretty stupid idea
Pretty Awesome! Futuristic! Couldn't work in America. My lifted truck alone would debunk this idea : (
So... it will navigate over most but not all types of personal vehicles? Anything the size of a minivan or bigger will still be an obstacle.
they will probably have routes which will be forbidden to certain vehicles.
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I love the idea, but it might distract the people underneath, at least until everyone gets used to it.
they would have to enforce height restrictions on vehicles using those lanes, otherwise, more traffic jams..
I guess that thing only runs on straight roads. How the hell is it gonna turn on intersections?
Most subway run straight too, I guess it will work as an alternative to subway, main road only.
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How on earth would you get on it? I see it has steps in the video, but how would a wheelchair user/someone with mobility problems board it?
They got little helicopter for wheelchair persons to get them up there!!!!
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What about the trucks and semi-trailers that are much higher - are they going to ban them?
One question, 4,8 meters might not be enough to go over trucks on a flat road not to mention one with bumps where the truck might actually wobble up and down. Amazing idea, just a few nit picky things
4,8m is the top obviously, not the height under the bus...
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and don't drive around with a roof rack full of suitcases! can you imagine seeing that thing in your rearview mirror before it overtakes you? bet it will scare the c**p out of your kids and dogs (the ones you haven't eaten).
Electric drive with some type of carbon eating material on the exterior. They should build these en masse here in the states. Great idea.
The concept wasn't created by them , these buses are seen in the new total recall film 2014. Clever idea but stolen like most things
i didn't believe it would push through either. i was thinking on how'd they'd manage not hitting over higher vehicles. but i guess nothing's impossible with the Chinese.
i think they can deploy it on roads with more than 2 lanes, such that higher vehicles can travel on other lanes to avoid it. but it has to be strictly enforced to avoid accident
Load More Replies... Too many people think this is a stupid idea because of the height not enough to pass the truck . but they don't really know about China .because in many China cities ,the truck can't into the city center in the daytime . so I think that is a really stupid question .
amazing invention! but safety first, hope they don't rush the work
Really interesting idea, although I do think it might be VERY hard to get to the door to leave the bus when all that room is totally packed
I am Chinese, and truth be told, you are F**KED. The programme is a totally notorious FRAUD. The TEB you saw is but an inferior model and the programme itself is just more a P2P platform to raise money than a construction project to change the traffic situation.
It looks like there are stairs at the platform, so I assume there is a platform lift taking people up and then the vehicle is on the same level.
Load More Replies... This should go against the flow of traffic not with it. Then cars can see it coming
Great idea..that's been my biggest issue with it... Freaking drivers out as it came over top and causing an accident
Load More Replies... It is going to cause disorientation and accidents in car drivers. Pretty stupid idea
Pretty Awesome! Futuristic! Couldn't work in America. My lifted truck alone would debunk this idea : (
So... it will navigate over most but not all types of personal vehicles? Anything the size of a minivan or bigger will still be an obstacle.
they will probably have routes which will be forbidden to certain vehicles.
Load More Replies... I love the idea, but it might distract the people underneath, at least until everyone gets used to it.
they would have to enforce height restrictions on vehicles using those lanes, otherwise, more traffic jams..
I guess that thing only runs on straight roads. How the hell is it gonna turn on intersections?
Most subway run straight too, I guess it will work as an alternative to subway, main road only.
Load More Replies... How on earth would you get on it? I see it has steps in the video, but how would a wheelchair user/someone with mobility problems board it?
They got little helicopter for wheelchair persons to get them up there!!!!
Load More Replies... What about the trucks and semi-trailers that are much higher - are they going to ban them?
One question, 4,8 meters might not be enough to go over trucks on a flat road not to mention one with bumps where the truck might actually wobble up and down. Amazing idea, just a few nit picky things
4,8m is the top obviously, not the height under the bus...
Load More Replies... and don't drive around with a roof rack full of suitcases! can you imagine seeing that thing in your rearview mirror before it overtakes you? bet it will scare the c**p out of your kids and dogs (the ones you haven't eaten).
Electric drive with some type of carbon eating material on the exterior. They should build these en masse here in the states. Great idea.
The concept wasn't created by them , these buses are seen in the new total recall film 2014. Clever idea but stolen like most things
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