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Non Life Sciences => Technology => Topic started by: Ivan le Roux on 07/02/2011 21:28:08

Title: Which bus manufacturer was the first to introduce emergency exits
Post by: Ivan le Roux on 07/02/2011 21:28:08

I am trying to find the history of emergency exits as found in passenger carrying vehicles (buses in particular). What was the reason for their creation (accident) and the year when it was first introduced in the world (which country)and when emergency exits were first legislated. I could not find any info on the web even after an extensive search. Ta

Title: Which bus manufacturer was the first to introduce emergency exits
Post by: Geezer on 08/02/2011 04:49:29

Interesting question!

I can't remember seeing anything like that in the UK in the 1960's.

Title: Which bus manufacturer was the first to introduce emergency exits
Post by: RD on 08/02/2011 05:58:59

A bus nut enthusiast may be able to help ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bus_spotting

http://www.classicbusmag.co.uk/ (this month a centrefold of a routemaster ... phawrr  [:)] ) 

Title: Which bus manufacturer was the first to introduce emergency exits
Post by: Pumblechook on 25/02/2011 00:12:31

Leyland probably with the Atlantean dating from 1958.