How Many Kilometers Does a Bus Travel Per Hour?
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The average speed of urban buses is generally between 20~30 km/h. Here is some information about buses: 1. Introduction: Refers to motor vehicles that operate on fixed routes in urban areas, with or without fixed schedules, for transporting passengers. 2. Appearance: Typically features a square-shaped body with windows and seating arrangements. 3. Categories: Buses can be classified in various ways. Based on operating range, they can be divided into short-distance (within the city) and long-distance (intercity) buses. According to fuel type, they can be categorized as fuel-powered, gas-powered, or electric buses. By vehicle structure, they can be classified as single-decker, double-decker, or articulated buses.
You see buses running in the city, but they actually can't go very fast. The bus I often take to work has a speedometer that goes up to 60, but in reality, it only does around 30. Just stopping at stations to pick up and drop off passengers takes over half a minute each time, and waiting at traffic lights takes even longer. During the morning rush hour, it took a full twenty minutes to cover just three stops, working out to a maximum speed of 15 kilometers per hour. The bus company dispatcher mentioned that they schedule shifts based on an average speed of 25 kilometers per hour, and that's only for suburban routes with particularly good road conditions.
Last week, I took an intercity bus for a business trip. The driver mentioned that the speed on the highway was generally maintained at around 90 km/h. According to regulations, the speed limit for highway passenger transport is 100 km/h, but actual operation depends on road conditions. During a heavy rainstorm last time, the speed dropped directly to just over 60 km/h. Long-distance buses are equipped with GPS tracking, and an alarm will sound if the speed exceeds 100 km/h. Nowadays, new vehicles are mostly installed with intelligent speed control systems that automatically reduce speed on downhill sections, ensuring both safety and fuel efficiency.
