Perhaps there is no person in the world who does not like to travel. It's a wonderful feeling when you drive through various beautiful places, discovering many new things. Most of these trips are associated with buses, because it is on this transport that 60% of travelers travel. In this article, I have given a list, top 5, of the most expensive buses that will surprise anyone.

1st place - Superbus

The United Arab Emirates is the pinnacle of excellence. In this country, a child's pocket money is higher than the average wage in some countries. This is the richest state, whose inhabitants have long been accustomed to luxury and perfection. In the UAE, almost everyone has a personal car, home, work, but even in such a region there are also buses. They are something different from what we are used to. public transport, namely the differences relate to comfort and luxury.
This summer, a bus called "Superbus" was introduced in Dubai, the cost of such a bus, which will run between the most expensive cities in the country, is 13 million euros.

This bus is made from super light and durable fiber, which is used in the construction of rockets. The length of this "Miracle" is 15 meters, but the maximum speed reaches 250 kilometers per hour. There are 23 on board seats a, each provides a high level of safety and comfort. All seats are equipped with seat belts and airbags, a massage chair made of expensive leather, a private TV and free access to the worldwide web. Also, each passenger has the right to control the climate of his seat, because an individual air conditioner is installed above each seat, and the seat itself has controlled heating. Inside the bus, all details are made of expensive and luxurious materials, and the atmosphere was designed by first-class world designers.

Despite the high speed and power of the bus, it is an electric vehicle, thereby not polluting the environment. Motors and batteries are manufactured according to the latest technologies, thanks to which, this bus is capable at maximum speed of consuming the energy that a conventional bus consumes at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour.

2nd place - ELEMMent PALAZZO

This personal travel bus was the most expensive until the beginning of summer 20015, its cost is $3 million. The length of this masterpiece is 12 meters, inside the bus itself there is a whole “Royal Ground”, all interior details are exhibited according to the design ideas of high-class professionals, and everything is made of expensive materials. Inside the bus there is a whole equipped room in which you can control the temperature, light and sound effects. There is also a bathroom in which everything is furnished with marble. There is also a kitchen, and above all this is transparent, glass roof, thanks to which you can enjoy the beauty of bright stars at night.

However, not only high-level luxury, this bus is also environmentally friendly, thanks to modern technology and its streamlining, it consumes 20% less fuel than a regular, average bus. The maximum speed of this royal vehicle reaches 150 kilometers per hour.

3rd place - CAMPER VAN

The well-known auto construction company Ferrari, it turns out, can produce not only high-class cars, a unique CAMPER VAN bus has recently rolled off the assembly line of the company. In appearance, this is an ordinary bus with huge dimensions, but just get inside and your impression will change dramatically. Inside this large bus there are four comfortable rooms, including a kitchen that any housewife will envy, a gym with all the necessary equipment, a bathroom made of marble, and also with hot water and there is a bedroom in which you can comfortably relax in any conditions.

This bus was created for a true connoisseur of travel, it has everything to make your trip unforgettable and comfortable, but not everyone can afford such a pleasure, because this overall bus costs about $1.2 million.
It is also worth noting that with this bus you can easily transport with you not only your wife and children, but also your own passenger car.

The Italian company said that this is not just a demonstration bus, but a serial car that will be happy to look for its buyer. Of course, no one will refuse such a vehicle, however, due to the high cost, such buses are assembled only by prior order. After 3 months, after applying for a bus, the company will provide you with a ready-made bus, ready to travel.

4th place - VDL Futura

In fourth place in our ranking is VDL Futura, costing $1.1 million. Despite such a cost, this is a simple bus for passengers that does not have any expensive apartments, and it looks like an ordinary one. shuttle bus. However, the first impression may be wrong, because everyone will feel comfortable in it, especially in 2013, this bus was recognized the best remedy movement for travel.

This is a very powerful bus with 460 strong engine, which consumes 50% less fuel than an engine of similar power. The designers of this bus have worked hard on comfort and convenience, besides, not only passengers will feel all the results of their work, but also the driver himself, who was equipped with an extra comfortable place, with all amenities, and specifications specially adjusted comfortable control of a huge unit.

For each passenger, all the amenities of a comfortable stay in the cabin are provided, here even the whims of the most boring passenger can be calmed down. Tickets for a flight with such a means of transportation cost three times more than regular flights, but the cost of the ticket will justify itself.

5th place - Vario

Not so long ago, the German bus manufacturer presented its masterpiece! They became a serial car Vario, which will cost the buyer EUR 1,021,078. This price is quite justified, because thanks to high quality all running parts, the bus will not break down on a trip far from civilization.

Inside the bus there is a very beautiful interior made of expensive materials, several rooms and unsurpassed beauty, which were designed for you by the best designers in Germany. This bus is very reliable and technologically advanced, moreover, if you do not want to leave your favorite car loaded into the garage of the bus.

When planning a trip or just a trip, everyone tries to choose the most appropriate mode of transport for themselves in order to spend time on the road as comfortably as possible. Today, modern buses have become so comfortable that they can easily compete with any type of transport.

For each category of tourist vehicles, the International Union road transport certain requirements have been developed. Categories define classes of buses and are designated by stars, ranging from one to five.

Buses can be classified according to the number of floors, type of fuel used and categories.

Number of floors

Vehicles are divided according to the number of floors into:

• one-story;
• one and a half storey;
• two-story.

Many travel companies prefer one and a half deck buses.

This type of transport has enough good review, since the cabin is located above the driver's seat, and the lower compartment is used for passengers' luggage. Double-deck buses are popular for their functionality.

They are mainly used to transport people over relatively short distances, for example, on excursions. The lower floor of this transport can be equipped with a buffet, a game room or equipped with sleeping places for tourists.

In some European countries, they are used as one of the types of city-class buses. But due to their large dimensions, they are quite impractical, since in some cities it may be necessary to look for detours due to low bridges.

Fuel

Most buses for passengers use gasoline, methane or diesel fuel. Also recently, vehicles such as electric buses and electric cars that run on electric batteries and do not pollute the environment are beginning to gain popularity.

Classification of buses by category

The comfort of buses is determined by category and is indicated by an asterisk (*) symbol. The higher the comfort, the more stars:

• Buses of the middle class with one star belong to the first category and can be used for excursions around the city or in the suburbs.
• Buses of the second category (two stars) can be used for international tourism, but for short distances.
• The third and fourth categories are considered the highest class of buses.
• And category number five corresponds to the luxury class.

A bus with more than three stars can carry passengers over long distances.

Class Requirements

Classes of buses in terms of comfort are determined by the following parameters:

1. Seating place. This takes into account the space between the seats (from 68 to 90 cm), the height of the backrest (from 52 to 68 cm) and its angle of inclination, seat upholstery (quality and appearance), the presence of individual armrests.
2. Climate control. Is there airflow with individual regulation or air conditioning.
3. Heating method (from the engine or with automatic temperature control).
4. Window. Tinted glass or curtains in them, is there an anti-fog coating.
5. Individually adjustable lighting.
6. The presence of a microphone and a loudspeaker (the latter can be designed for 4-8 seats or one in the cabin).
7. Availability luggage compartment, as well as shelves for hand luggage.
8. Sanitary equipment (bathrooms, wash basins, garbage collectors).
9. Equipment in the bus: hot drinks heater, refrigerator, individual coasters and folding tables, TV and car radio.
10. Personal place for the guide (equipped with everything you need).
11. Electrical outlets near each seat.

luxury buses

Luxury buses are the most comfortable and correspond to the 5-star category. In such tourist class buses, additional comfort facilities must be present. These include: a dispenser of hot and cold drinks, a microwave oven, a wardrobe, a heating cabinet for already prepared dishes, a kitchen with a grill, an armchair equipped with a special back that corrects and supports the lower back.

An information screen is installed in the cabin, which displays the information necessary for passengers, for example, the name locality to which the transport is approaching, distance and travel time, air temperature, etc. In such classes of buses, the noise level should be as low as possible (7,476 dB).

No matter how many stars a bus has, they must all be safe. The owners of these vehicles are personally responsible for the life and health of passengers on the road, therefore they are obliged to monitor technical condition transport - to carry out on time technical inspection and carry out repairs.

When buying tickets, frequenters of bus tours first of all pay attention to the location of the seats. Why is it important? Let's explain with an example.

Imagine that you have been planning a trip for a long time, thought out the route, chose, as you thought, a good place- with excellent visibility, in the middle of the bus, not far from the door. And then it turned out that it is almost the only one that does not unfold. Everything would be fine, but only when the passengers in front recline their seats, you find yourself squeezed from both sides. As a result, what was dreamed of as a wonderful journey turned into torture.

We will tell you about all the nuances that you need to take into account when choosing a seat on the bus so as not to get into a similar story in the article.

Long-distance buses - good and different

If you think that knowing the number of a seat is enough to understand how convenient it is, you are deeply mistaken. The park modern buses long distance(ADS) is so diverse that until you see the layout of the cabin, it is premature to draw conclusions.

For example, you got chair number 14. In the tourist MAN for 59 seats, this is the beginning of the salon, 4th row; but in the cabin of the same model for 45 seats, seat number 14 is located in front of the door and, most likely, does not recline. In the 20-seat Mercedes, the same number 14 is located to the left by the window at the end of the cabin, and in the 45-seat Mercedes, to the right at the aisle, 4th row. And there are many such examples.

Even typical scheme a specific model is not always accurate, since the carrier has the right to make structural changes - add a bathroom, kitchen, remove some of the seats (for example, the back row), equipping a sleeping or cargo compartment.

Site Selection Criteria

Tastes, as you know, do not argue, so everyone may have their own criteria for choosing a convenient place. Experienced tourists recommend first of all to take into account such parameters as:

• safety;
• the location of the seats in relation to the door;
• interior segment (beginning, middle, end).

Let's dwell on them in more detail.

Dangerous and safe

Reports of traffic incidents involving ADF appear with frightening frequency, so the number 1 task of every traveler is to reach their destination safe and sound.

What places are potentially dangerous?

• First row, especially to the right of the aisle. At head-on collision they get hit first.
• The last row can suffer if the impact comes from behind. In addition, during sudden braking, passengers back row higher risk of injury by flying into the aisle.
• Armchairs by the window on the left side of the cabin. We have right-hand traffic, so this side of the bus is always turned to the flow of cars.

The safest places on a long distance bus are as follows.

• In the middle of the saloon right side. But even in this relatively safe zone, it is better not to sit by the window, but near the aisle.
• Seats immediately behind the driver. It is believed that the driver, instinctively avoiding danger, removes this zone from the blow, and, on the contrary, substitutes the right side.

"Insidious" - next to the door

The places located in close proximity to the door are distinguished by a special "treachery".

If they are behind it, in winter and autumn - this is a zone of cold air currents that fall on passengers every time the door is opened. By the way, in the summer the influx of fresh air can rather be attributed to the pluses.

If the seats are on the right side in front of the door in the middle of the passenger compartment, they do not recline. It was designed so as not to interfere with people getting off at stops. Usually such seats are cheaper, but passengers do not always fully understand the reason for the bonus.

The area next to the door is not without merit. You will be the first to get off the bus in the parking lot, respectively, you will quickly get to the buffet, the toilet, or just have time to smoke.

Back row disadvantages

Few people like the last row in the ADF. And there are reasons for this.

• Here shakes harder, and people with seasickness get seasick.
• The backs of the seats do not recline, which means that there is no way to relax, take a nap.
• If not the climate control system is used to cool the air, but the general air conditioner, it blows strongly from behind.
• If there is only one TV, it cannot be seen or heard from the back row. The same goes for the guide during the tour.

Some tour operators usually sell on the last row consisting of 5 seats, two tickets. Then their owners will have the opportunity not only to sit down, but also to fully lie down.

Features of choosing a seat in a double-decker bus

The travel agency can offer you a trip on a double-decker bus. This vehicle a different layout of places and its own characteristics.

To determine what suits you best, study the pros and cons of each floor.

Advantages of the first floor:

• spacious salon;
• there are fewer people than at the top;
• comfortable tables;
• next to a bathroom, kitchen, water cooler, refrigerator.

Of the minuses

The salon is located low in relation to the road, so you won’t be able to admire the panoramic landscapes.

Be prepared for the fact that in the evening the drivers will continue to communicate, and perhaps listen to music or watch a movie.

Advantages of the second floor

• magnificent panoramic view;
• silence in the evening, because the drivers are below.

There are also cons

It is closer here than on the first floor, which will be especially felt by tall and obese passengers.

Be prepared to go down every time to use the facilities or during stops. The second floor is not for people with disabilities.

And instead of a conclusion. Having chosen a place to your liking, make sure that it is officially indicated in the voucher (everything is clear with the ticket), otherwise it will turn out, as in that joke - whoever got up earlier gets the slippers.

The older we get, the more important is not so much the exciting journey itself, but convenience and safety. Domestic and foreign manufacturers always invest a lot of effort and time in the creation of tourist buses.

Attractive design and high landing of tourist buses will make the trip as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Such buses always catch the eye, regardless of whether the bus with tourists calls in a small village or rides with a tour of the metropolis.

In tourist buses, every detail is developed with the utmost care. And the point here is not only in style, but also in safety - just imagine what loads each structural element experiences.

Salon of the tourist bus

What could be more important for a tourist than a beautiful, spacious and, most importantly, comfortable cabin?

A tourist bus is one of those modes of transport in which it is almost impossible to move around the cabin. Therefore, the seats of these buses are developed by specialists with great care. These people are engaged in calculating all options - no matter how old you and I are, what height, weight, etc. we are, we should be comfortable.

Some owners of such buses do not spare money to equip the cabin with various means that significantly increase the comfort of passengers in the cabin - these are built-in dry closets, mini-kitchens, folding tables for eating and monitors in the headrests of the seats and all kinds of other innovations that can brighten up the trip.

Fundamental rules

If you suddenly plan such a long trip, do not be too lazy to ask what brand your bus will be. But in order to make such an important decision - to choose a bus, you must, of course, be aware of the main advantages and disadvantages of various "tourists".