What do passengers on the "Baby Bus" think? , present | Shanghai’s new buses are cute but too small
Starting from June 1, a small bus will appear on old bus lines such as No. 42 and 48 in urban Shanghai. How small is it? The current main "White King Kong" and "Black King Kong" buses on the streets of Shanghai are large buses with a length of 10-12 meters, while the current new buses are "mini versions" of 7-8 meters, and are even called "mini versions" by some netizens. Baby Bus”.
According to the records of netizens, Route 42 was the one to "launch" new cars on Children's Day, June 1. There were a total of 6 cars in the first batch, one of which was "decorated" with a painted car body for Children's Day. The new car that went online has a 7-meter body, which is a full 5 meters shorter than the largest "White King Kong". With the lake blue body paint, there are only 12 seats inside, and it is also pink, which is full of cuteness. On the day it went online, it attracted many bus enthusiasts to take photos and "check in."
Binjiang 2 Road is a new line opened on April 30, and has been replaced with "baby buses" since June.
The "Baby Bus" is off work and goes back to recharge and "rest".
The Puxi version of the "Baby Bus" is 7 meters long, has 12 seats, and is pink. There is a wheelchair area in front.
At the terminal of Tongyao Road and Yaolong Road, the "Baby Bus" of Binjiang 2 Road is very conspicuous among a bunch of large buses such as No. 1131, No. 610, and Pudong No. 97. Behind it is the "Twin Mountains" under construction.
At the same time, this "baby bus" has also been added to Route 48 and Binjiang 2. The reporter from Shangguan got on a Binjiang 2 bus at the Longhua Middle Road hub station and drove to Tongyao Road and Yaolong Road in Pudong. This is a new line that was only opened on April 30. It is 5.5 kilometers in total and passes through beautiful places such as the Long Museum and the Star Art Museum. Then it reaches Pudong through the Dapu Road Tunnel and stops at the entrance of the Twin Mountains scenic spot, which is still under construction.
The reporter from Shangguan found that the current passenger flow on Binjiang 2 Road is not much. There were only 5 passengers on the one-way trip that the reporter took. No one got off at the midway station, and they all took the bus to the Pudong terminal. The 12 seats in the car are more than enough. The driver also drove more cautiously throughout the whole journey, driving at a relatively slow speed and not rushing to pass when the light turned green. The departure interval of the line is half an hour. During low times at noon and evening, there is even one train every hour.
However, considering that Shuangshan, an Internet-famous attraction, once opened, the passenger flow may explode on weekends in the future, Binjiang 2 Road has the potential of a "treasure route". Visitors can first take a walk along the Xuhui Riverside, have a cup of coffee and enjoy the river breeze, and then take this route to Pudong to continue "climbing" and overlooking the distance.
The "baby buses" in Pudong are slightly larger than the Puxi version, with a body length of 8 meters and 16 seats on board.
The reporter from Shangguan also noticed that in fact, some bus lines in Pudong were replaced with "baby buses" earlier, including Pudong's old line 82, as well as 915, Huinan 4, 632, Zhangjiang Ring Line, etc., which were the earliest The appearance time is in early May. The "baby buses" in Pudong are slightly larger than the Puxi version, with a body length of 8 meters and 16 seats on board.
On Route 82, which runs on the Pudong main line, the occupancy rate in the "Baby Bus" is quite high.
The Shangguan reporter chose Route 82 for the experience. At present, most of the new lines are "mixed", that is, there are "baby buses" and large buses. The number of "baby buses" is only in single digits, and large-scale equipment has not yet been seen. The passenger flow of Route 82 is obviously much higher, and passengers also have something to say about the new bus. Some passengers think that the new car is quite good, especially the seats, which are very comfortable. But some other passengers looked dissatisfied, and Aunt Yu was one of them. She believes that Route 82 is still a commuter line with a relatively high passenger flow. After changing some cars, the probability of her getting a seat has become smaller. She has to stand all the way, which is unbearable, and the carriage feels more crowded. She hopes that large trucks are still suitable for backbone lines.
The Shanghai bus No. 817 traveling on Tibet Road uses a "big bus" with a body of 10 meters.
Shanghai No. 18 and No. 597 buses running in front of Lu Xun Park use the "White King Kong" with a 10-meter body and a 12-meter body respectively.
The reporter noticed that with the development of Shanghai rail transit, the passenger flow of ground bus lines has indeed been declining. Although the grade of buses in Shanghai has always been high and the number is sufficient, except for the morning and evening peak hours, large buses often run empty on the entire line during the valley hours, like "carrying chairs". The miniaturization of models on some lines is an inevitable trend. Based on the reporter's experience and the opinions of passengers, the reporter from Shangguan suggested that the relevant public transportation departments still have to think hard when choosing routes, so as not to waste resources, but also to ensure that the ride experience of regular passengers is "not reduced". There should be quite a few, there should be seats, and the ride should be comfortable and fast.
Compared with the "predecessors" next to it, the "Baby Bus" is indeed "miniature".
Shangguan reporters will continue to pay attention to the promotion of "Baby Bus" in Shanghai, and readers are also welcome to leave your suggestions and experiences.
