Bus door systems for Dubai: working together towards maximum uptime - Sustainable Bus

Are outward sliding door systems the new standard?

Image: Ventura Systems AustraliaWith Australia’s bus fleets evolving rapidly towards electrification, every aspect of vehicle design is coming under new scrutiny. One of the most overlooked yet functionally critical decisions is whether to choose inward-gliding or outward-sliding door systems. This is not just a matter of aesthetics or tradition; it affects safety, passenger experience and total cost of ownership. So, with electric buses shaping…

Bus door systems for Dubai: working together towards maximum uptime - Sustainable Bus

Authored and sponsored by Ventura Systems In alignment with Dubai’s Urban Plan 2040, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has commissioned the procurement of 636 next-generation buses. This is an essential step towards increasing public transport’s modal share to 25% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This fleet renewal includes 40 electric buses from Zhongtong, the largest deployment of its kind in the UAE, alongside 50 Zhongt…