Volvo Launches B9R Coach : 9400 6x2

binaiks · 8th May 2009, 14:17

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Originally Posted by nkrishnap

Folks,

Today while travelling on the Mysore road, spotted a new 9400 model KSRTC bus. I saw a door right in the middle on the side. Dont know that door was for. will search for similar bus in the KSRTC bus stand and then give an update.

The 9400 is a B7R. So we are in the wrong topic...

Anyways, the door on the right is an emergency exit. I am not sure as to how it works, or how it is inside the bus. Will get pics soon.

wildon · 8th May 2009, 14:34

One of my friend traveled in this new volvo confirmed that there is a toilet inside.
Its placed at the middle of the bus leaving some space for avoiding on lookers

siedo · 8th May 2009, 17:19

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Originally Posted by wildon

One of my friend traveled in this new volvo confirmed that there is a toilet inside.
Its placed at the middle of the bus leaving some space for avoiding on lookers

its not there on all the buses , it depends on the operator to operator even some 4x2 volvos have them.

binaiks · 9th May 2009, 10:12

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Originally Posted by binaiks

Anyways, the door on the right is an emergency exit. I am not sure as to how it works, or how it is inside the bus. Will get pics soon.

Here you go.... (Pics Attached).

I checked one such bus with a door. There are seats at the place where the door is located. However, one can slide out of the door using the space between the seats. I am not sure if the floor around the seat could be pulled out in case of an accident.

siedo · 9th May 2009, 12:49

The door in the middle was not there on the 6x2 i travelled . Is it optional ?

m_upreti · 16th May 2009, 14:09

There is no way the speed will increase with the size, more over it will take more time to negotiate through towns and cities. It is only the additional space in the bus, and may be a slightly better ride for rear passengers.

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Originally Posted by Minardi

Vishal Travels have started B9R service for the Mumbai-Mangalore route. They are charging Rs.1500 vis-a-vis Rs.1300 for the B7R. A 15% hike! Don't know whether it is worth it or not. Will it gain an hour over B7R over a distance of nearly 1000 kms? I think may be a max of 30 mins.

ssdubai · 23rd May 2009, 16:35

And now comes the real big one...King Size all right
A Multi Axle Palace for SRK.

Shah Rukh's palace on wheels

The B9R Rocks

zibby · 23rd May 2009, 22:21

Volvo Launches B9R Coach : 9400 6x2-srkvan_full.jpg

the bus looks quite good, but i still prefer original shape

hillram · 23rd May 2009, 22:36

This shapre resemeblesmore the Darth vader machine in a space age.

StarVegabond · 23rd May 2009, 23:55

I want to see a Toilet (similar to the one in a aircraft) in a volvo bus
This would be a boon for a long distance travels via bus especially
for female, child and senior citizens.

MileCruncher · 24th May 2009, 10:35

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Originally Posted by binaiks

Here you go.... (Pics Attached).

I checked one such bus with a door. There are seats at the place where the door is located. However, one can slide out of the door using the space between the seats. I am not sure if the floor around the seat could be pulled out in case of an accident.

Generally with buses with middle doors, there would be a toilet and the steps going down for the door to open.

Dippy · 24th May 2009, 10:57

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Originally Posted by zibby

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the bus looks quite good, but i still prefer original shape

This bus done for ShahRukh has everything under the sun in it from a lounge, study to a gym, and a bedroom. The top portion of bus expands sideways just like the some of the buses or motorhomes we see abroad. I have seen interior pictures. Awesome is the word.

fx45 · 24th May 2009, 12:58

Sharukh's motorhome atleast looks a bit better from the front than what was made for Sanjay Dutt.. That was horrible..

shabahmad · 1st June 2009, 16:21

I used to frequently travel from Pune to Nagpur by volvo buses. While coming back i got seats A & B (they are just behind the co driver seat) in a new B9R coach. I was wearing the Seat belt (its only for 1st row passengers) but was pushed ahead whenever brakes where applied. Also there is only a windshield which separates the driver and outer environment.

Apart from EBD, Are there any other safety features for passengers/driver in bus and how much these buses are safe in case of head on collision?

zibby · 1st June 2009, 22:45

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Originally Posted by fx45

Sharukh's motorhome atleast looks a bit better from the front than what was made for Sanjay Dutt.. That was horrible..

True say can't believe person who owns beauty like ferrari would agree on such a design

8th May 2009, 14:34	#137
wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,440 Thanked: 1,235 Times View My Garage	One of my friend traveled in this new volvo confirmed that there is a toilet inside. Its placed at the middle of the bus leaving some space for avoiding on lookers
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siedo BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 129 Thanked: 15 Times	The door in the middle was not there on the 6x2 i travelled . Is it optional ?
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ssdubai BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dubai/Bangalore Posts: 49 Thanked: 3 Times	And now comes the real big one...King Size all right A Multi Axle Palace for SRK. Shah Rukh's palace on wheels The B9R Rocks
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zibby BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goa / Leicester Posts: 762 Thanked: 419 Times	the bus looks quite good, but i still prefer original shape
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hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	This shapre resemeblesmore the Darth vader machine in a space age.
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StarVegabond Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,891 Thanked: 42 Times	I want to see a Toilet (similar to the one in a aircraft) in a volvo bus This would be a boon for a long distance travels via bus especially for female, child and senior citizens.
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fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	Sharukh's motorhome atleast looks a bit better from the front than what was made for Sanjay Dutt.. That was horrible..
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shabahmad BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 270 Thanked: 21 Times	Safety Measure in Volvo Buses I used to frequently travel from Pune to Nagpur by volvo buses. While coming back i got seats A & B (they are just behind the co driver seat) in a new B9R coach. I was wearing the Seat belt (its only for 1st row passengers) but was pushed ahead whenever brakes where applied. Also there is only a windshield which separates the driver and outer environment. Apart from EBD, Are there any other safety features for passengers/driver in bus and how much these buses are safe in case of head on collision?
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