Are buses automatic or manual UK?

Now, the UK coach market is largely divided between fully automatic fare-stage bus-style transmissions (autos) and truck-derived automated manual transmissions (AMT), with the latter being favoured by vertically integrated manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz, Scania and Volvo.



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Today, over 300,000 city and intercity buses worldwide use a DIWA automatic transmission. Millions of passengers enjoy a more comfortable ride with less noise. At speeds that require other transmissions to shift two to three times, Voith offers you the benefit of stepless accelerating and braking.

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Yes, in a way. It's called a DSG or twin-clutch transmission. Mechanically it is very much like a manual… except that there are two clutches, one for the odd gears and one for the evens.

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You can't if it's working properly. If an automatic transmissions has a torque converter lockup clutch which doesn't disengage quickly enough, you can stall the engine if you suddenly lock the wheels by quickly and forcefully slamming on the brakes.

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The red double-decker buses in London have become a national symbol of England. Most buses in London, as in the rest of the UK, are double-deckers.

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Why don't city buses in most UK cities have rear doors? Because almost all buses now in use are single manned - you have to pay your fare to the driver and s/he has to sit at the front for obvious reasons! Rear doors are simply not practical with driver-only operation.

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From being a relatively well-paid job, bus drivers have fallen down the table and might have financial problems especially when they are at the beginning of their career and have not gained a higher remuneration because of their experience.

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Daily duty limit You must not be on duty for more than 11 hours in any working day. This limit does not apply on any working day when you do not drive. You must record your hours on a weekly record sheet or on a tachograph. Some vehicles are exempt from the duty limit.

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On a marginal cost basis, driving is far cheaper than public transport. If you have a car, given that you have already paid, or committed to paying, the lump sum costs, it is almost always the rational thing to do to use your car.

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