China plans to combat traffic with huge buses that let cars pass beneath them

Cities have a constant traffic problem, and urban planners and developers try to combat this with more roads, subways and other means, which of course leads to huge expenses. China’s Shenzhen Hashi Future Parking Equipment seeks to solve the problem by putting giant buses on the road, buses with enough height to allow small cars to pass unhindered beneath them.

The concept makes use of the space between regular sized cars and bridges, and allowing cars to drive underneath the giant buses will provide more space, make public transportation better, and reduce costs. The concept was introduced in May this year, and is now gearing up for test runs. The bus will begin its journey at Beijing’s Mentougou District, which is planning a 186km route for this straddling bus.

The straddling buses will be 4.5 meters in height, and will allow vehicles up to 2 meters in height to pass underneath them. Straddling bus will be capable of carrying 1200-1400 passengers, and is expected to save 860 ton of fuel per year, reducing 2,640 ton of carbon emission.

Via: ChinaHush, Engadget