Wrightbus is setting new standards in urban safety with the introduction of the 2024 Bus Safety Standard in partnership with Transport for London. The StreetDeck Electroliner and GB Kite variants are helping to drive the future of clean, safe public transport on London’s streets. #CleanTransport #UrbanSafety #HYCAP #Wrightbus #SustainableCities
Wrightbus are proudly helping to drive new standards in safety in London with Transport for London. TFL introduced its 2024 Bus Safety Standard to significantly improve the safety of buses on London’s roads. This initiative, part of the #VisionZero strategy, aims to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries on London’s transport network by 2041. The updated bus safety specifications mandate several key enhancements. After working with Wrightbus experts through our W-Tech Centre in Queen's University Belfast, our StreetDeck #Electroliner 2024 was the first bus on the roads to include these features and sleek new Wrightbus design late last year and there are many more in operation today across London – including the double deck and single deck GB Kite variants. Key features include: ➡ Improved Front Design for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety: • The 2024 standard emphasises reducing the severity of injuries in the event of a collision with pedestrians or cyclists. • This has led to rounded front designs that absorb impact better, potentially lowering the risk of serious injury. • The new design includes lower front windscreens to improve driver visibility, reducing blind spots and giving drivers a better view of vulnerable road users. ➡ Enhanced Visibility and Driver Focus: • With larger windscreens and improved mirrors, the design focuses on minimising blind spots. Camera monitoring systems give drivers a wider, more comprehensive view. • The position of the driver's seat in relation to the front of the bus has also been adjusted to ensure better awareness of pedestrians and cyclists. The new front design is one of the most visible changes to our ongoing effort to create a safer urban environment and we know these features will have a significant positive impact on road safety. TfL’s 2024 specification will contribute to not only reducing accidents but also making London’s streets more welcoming for pedestrians and cyclists, furthering the city's sustainable transport goals. Along with our operators and customers, Wrightbus continues to lead the way in the drive for a greener, cleaner and safer future for the environment, commuters and pedestrians. For more information email: enquiries@wrightbus.com | Wrightbus.com #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #SafetyStands #TransportForLondon #PedestrianSafety #CyclistSafety #BusSafety #PublicTransport