The Hidden Engineering That Lets Articulated Buses Bend
The engineering that allows articulated buses to bend
Articulated buses are a common sight, but their inner workings are surprisingly clever. From early vertical-only joints to modern rear-engine pushers, the articulation joint is a marvel of engineering. This deep dive explores the history and mechanics, including how rear-engine buses avoid jackknifing.
In a rear-engine articulated bus, the front section of the bus now becomes the 'trailer,' and the powered rear section of the bus pushes the whole bus forward.