By Essonne editorial staff
Published on 3 Apr 21 at 12:46
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It is a new kind of bus which will be running in a few days on the roads of the north of Essonne. Île-de-France Mobilités has in fact chosen RATP line 319 which links Massy-Palaiseau RER (Essonne) to the Rungis International Market (Val-de-Marne) to bring its “innovation bus” into real traffic.
Until the end of 2021 and, even beyond, passengers on the line will be able to assess the changes made to this vehicle on a daily basis and provide feedback on their experiences via satisfaction surveys.
An additional door at the back of the bus
Concretely, this bus of the future embeds ten innovation projects, which could form part of the future standards of Parisian buses in the coming years.
12 meters long, this bus built by Iveco runs on bio methane. But unlike those already in circulation, it is equipped with a third door at the back of the bus in particular to improve the distribution of passengers inside, especially at peak hours.
Self-cleaning seats, USB port, LED lighting
To enhance comfort and cleanliness, the seats of this new bus are covered with an antimicrobial, self-cleaning and hydrophobic fabric. As in the Transiliens and the new RER trains, USB sockets are also available to allow rapid recharging of portable devices.
LED lighting is also integrated under the seats with the aim, according to Île-de-France Mobilités, of “allowing better visibility in the vehicle and reinforcing the feeling of safety and cleanliness of users”.
The drivers of this bus benefit from the integration of a retro-vision system, in particular facilitating their vision in blind spots.
Larger display and light stop request buttons
Passenger information has thus been redesigned with the integration of 37-inch information screens (instead of 29 inches like other buses) to make it easier to read.
Dynamic screens have also been added to the interior of the separation windows, showing the rules on board, information relating to transport in general and the services available to travelers.
A new groundsheet, with marking on the ground making it easier to read the zones (PMR and UFR zone, strollers, arrow pointing to the back) has been integrated. As for the stop request buttons, they are now illuminated to allow travelers to understand that the request has been taken into account.
Improved accessibility for people with disabilities
This new bus is also intended to be more accessible for travelers with a disability. Knurled gripping columns have been installed to indicate to visually impaired people the places for PRM (people with reduced mobility) or the proximity of exit doors.
A magnetic induction sound loop system integrated under the seats of the zones intended for people with reduced mobility makes it possible to relay the sound announcements directly to the hearing aids of the hearing impaired.
“This bus with an” experimental “vocation will be able to evolve according to the expressed needs and could in the future be equipped with new functionalities in tests according to the novelties offered by the supplier market”, one indicates to Île- de-France Mobilités.
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