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Transport

Engines
Many BRT systems are Mod cons
Doors powered by hybrid Rapid-transit buses can
As customers have diesel-electric engines feature free on-board Wi-Fi
already paid for their to reduce pollution. and reading lights, as well
journey at the stop, they as high-back chairs and
can quickly board the bus footrests for comfort.
using any of its doors.

Off-board ticketing
This enables customers to pay for
their bus tickets before they get
on, ensuring the bus can get
moving quicker again
after a stop.

Bike rack
Some buses have built-in
bike racks inside,
making the bus a
convenient commute
option for cyclists too.
Seating
Seats can be positioned to face
inwards, providing more
legroom and extra standing
room for commuters.

Zero emission They’re the ideal form of transport to zip one
or two people at a time through busy city
motorbikes streets, but internal combustion-engine
motorcycles are still damaging the
environment in the same way cars do.
However, with electric car sales on the rise,
the same technology is being applied to
their two-wheeled counterparts with the
introduction of eco-friendly electric
motorbikes. Some models can offer an
impressive range of up to 300
kilometres (185 miles) per charge,
which is ample for cutting
through the traffic-laden
city streets.
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