The unladen weight of New Routemasters entering service is 12.4 tonnes and the gross vehicle weight, as for all double-deck buses, is a maximum of 18.0 tonnes.
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Charter Bus WeightCharter busses weigh a bit more than school buses, averaging around 20 tons when loaded with passengers. While charter bus drivers are highly screened and trained, they are often driving these commercial vehicles for long distances. Driver fatigue may make them more prone to accidents.
The weight of a double-decker bus can vary depending on the model and specifications of the vehicle. On average, a standard double-decker bus in the UK weighs between 12 to 16 tonnes (13 to 17.6 tons).
Why did it take so long for double-decker buses to be used in the U.S.A.? Most of maintenance facilities in north America aren't build to accommodate these much taller buses,also there may some clearance issues on bus routes as well, so double decker buses is the USA would be limited in use.