City Buses of various STUs all over India

binaiks · 1st March 2010, 10:26

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Originally Posted by Ashley2

Marcopolo's on their way to Chennai MTC.
Body looks simple and good but engine was heavily roaring and nothing much impressive.

I somehow can't digest those huge "suspended" wipers... isn't the driver's vision affected?

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

ashley you are true about the "roar " however the MARCOPOLO's are all sound and nogo. It doesn't stand a chance with the B7R's.

Very true - the newer TATAs make hell lot of noise, and not visible performance.

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Originally Posted by Ashley2

Its the game between 130 Vs 260.
Pitty, No comparison though.

Heard these days the Marcopolos are being sold with 180hp engines! (Built on 1618 chassis). So that changes the numbers in the game to 180 vs 290!

Ashley2 · 1st March 2010, 19:45

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Originally Posted by binaiks

I somehow can't digest those huge "suspended" wipers... isn't the driver's vision affected?

They are in the inner position and they can be positioned at the extreme end position though

Trapezio · 3rd March 2010, 18:48

Thanks for the pictures Ashley2.

hvkumar · 3rd March 2010, 20:13

BTW, what is the current status of the Luxura?

Sudan_NFS · 3rd March 2010, 21:51

I am seeing this Marcopolo buses in chennai now and Yet to board one bus.They look similar to AL buses and they have volvo type of wheels.

silversteed · 4th March 2010, 10:12

Chennai's Marcopolos do NOT look like AL Vikings. They look good, but the rear is a mess. I prefer the Irizar-TVS built Viking SLFs to the Marcopolos in terms of looks.

kadri007 · 4th March 2010, 10:50

In Bangalore from few days many Blue Non AC Marcoplo buses are plying. The looks of the bus from outside is far far better than the AC version of Marcopolo. It has a good lighting as well. These are Semi Low floor buses.

BMTC has started replacing the old buses with these new ones. Good for regular passengers. BMTC Keep it up..

Spitfire · 4th March 2010, 11:09

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Originally Posted by Ashley2

Marcopolo's on their way to Chennai MTC.

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Originally Posted by kadri007

In Bangalore from few days many Blue Non AC Marcoplo buses are plying.

Saw these buses on the Marathahalli route yesterday. Like someone said yes they are low on power. Why? cause I out ran one in my Bolero from stanstill. The Volvos just leave me for dead.

nkrishnap · 4th March 2010, 16:29

Quite a few buses are running on the Marathalli - ITPL route in Bangalore. Here are a couple of snaps of these buses.

City Buses of various STUs all over India-02032010109.jpg

City Buses of various STUs all over India-02032010110.jpg

They looks good, but I have no first hand experience of travelling in both the AC marcopolo and non AC marcopolo

addyhemmige · 4th March 2010, 17:09

I wonder why BMTC has not introduced non AC rear engined Marco polo buses?? KSRTC is running these buses in Mysore city and they look good. The front engined Marco Polos also look good

torque.steer · 5th March 2010, 00:30

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hey in NEW DELHI DTC has launched new low rider buses

wid AC bt i have heard that its just for show i mean they dont switch it on.. is it true ???

kadri007 · 5th March 2010, 10:21

From many days I am trying to figure out what is on the top of the bus. This looks like a NON AC version. Hence i dont think that would be the AC up there.

torque.steer · 5th March 2010, 10:29

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Originally Posted by kadri007

From many days I am trying to figure out what is on the top of the bus. This looks like a NON AC version. Hence i dont think that would be the AC up there.

it was just a random pic of new DTC bus but seriously the ones having AC also don't switch it on....

binaiks · 5th March 2010, 10:34

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Originally Posted by torque.steer

hey in NEW DELHI DTC has launched new low rider buses

wid AC bt i have heard that its just for show i mean they dont switch it on.. is it true ???

How intelligent of them! They buy AC buses and not use them!!! Hats off to who ever does this... [Note: these buses are NOT airconditioned]

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Originally Posted by kadri007

From many days I am trying to figure out what is on the top of the bus. This looks like a NON AC version. Hence i dont think that would be the AC up there.

Thats the CNG tank (Rather, Cylinders). Since the buses have a low floor, they cannot have underslung CNG tanks. Hence CNG tanks are kept on top.

teamveevee · 5th March 2010, 11:31

BEST gets Rs88 crore for 468 new buses in city - dnaindia.com
More KingLongs? Let us hope not...

3rd March 2010, 18:48	#168
Trapezio BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kerala Posts: 640 Thanked: 63 Times	Thanks for the pictures Ashley2.
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hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	BTW, what is the current status of the Luxura?
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3rd March 2010, 21:51	#170
Sudan_NFS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 759 Thanked: 16 Times	I am seeing this Marcopolo buses in chennai now and Yet to board one bus.They look similar to AL buses and they have volvo type of wheels.
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silversteed Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Electri-City Posts: 2,336 Thanked: 2,196 Times	Chennai's Marcopolos do NOT look like AL Vikings. They look good, but the rear is a mess. I prefer the Irizar-TVS built Viking SLFs to the Marcopolos in terms of looks.
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kadri007 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore/Mangalore Posts: 433 Thanked: 7 Times	In Bangalore from few days many Blue Non AC Marcoplo buses are plying. The looks of the bus from outside is far far better than the AC version of Marcopolo. It has a good lighting as well. These are Semi Low floor buses. BMTC has started replacing the old buses with these new ones. Good for regular passengers. BMTC Keep it up..
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nkrishnap Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,983 Thanked: 7,407 Times View My Garage	Quite a few buses are running on the Marathalli - ITPL route in Bangalore. Here are a couple of snaps of these buses. They looks good, but I have no first hand experience of travelling in both the AC marcopolo and non AC marcopolo
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addyhemmige Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore/Hassan Posts: 1,527 Thanked: 488 Times View My Garage	I wonder why BMTC has not introduced non AC rear engined Marco polo buses?? KSRTC is running these buses in Mysore city and they look good. The front engined Marco Polos also look good
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torque.steer BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New delhi Posts: 101 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	MODERATOR NOTE: Firstly, usage is slang is not appreciated here. Secondly please post material in the correct section. Thirdly, do not post in BOLD. hey in NEW DELHI DTC has launched new low rider buses wid AC bt i have heard that its just for show i mean they dont switch it on.. is it true ??? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Mpower : 5th March 2010 at 01:29.
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kadri007 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore/Mangalore Posts: 433 Thanked: 7 Times	From many days I am trying to figure out what is on the top of the bus. This looks like a NON AC version. Hence i dont think that would be the AC up there.
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teamveevee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kottayam Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 155 Times	BEST gets Rs88 crore for 468 new buses in city BEST gets Rs88 crore for 468 new buses in city - dnaindia.com More KingLongs? Let us hope not...
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