Green light for the Mercedes Capacity L in the Swedish city. After numerous tests in which the bus was subjected to various steering maneuvers in various loading states, the city bus size XL with the Star was approved for local public transport services in Gothenburg. TÜV Rheinland has confirmed that the extra-long bus meets all the requirements set by the Swedish transport authority regarding lateral stability in an articulated bus. 23 units have been commissioned by the transport operator Transdev. Deliveries have already started and the vehicles will all be in service before the end of the year.
The Mercedes Capacity L has four axles and a total length of 21 meters. The maximum capacity is 191 passengers. It’s ideal for high-traffic lines in large cities. “The longest Mercedes-Benz bus which only has one pivoting joint demonstrated stable driving characteristics where the rear section doesn’t even swerve out at speeds of up to 80 kilometers an hour”, underlines the manufacturer. “The articulation turntable controller (ATC) which adjusts damping in the articulation system as required is largely responsible for this. Sweden insisted on this verification with regard to lateral stability within the framework of the ISO 14791:2000 standard. “
