A Survey of the History of Transit Buses in the United States 892517
The paper traces the development of transit bus technology from its origins to the present day. In addition to covering technical issues such as methods of chassis and body construction, types of power plants and other components used, and general design features, the paper addresses the political, economic, and social influences that have affected the actions of bus manufacturers through the decades.
Citation: Mandell, S., Andrew, S., and Ross, B., "A Survey of the History of Transit Buses in the United States," SAE Technical Paper 892517, 1989, https://doi.org/10.4271/892517. Download Citation
