Sightseeing tourism seems to be specially designed for bus tours. Today this type of travel is gaining in popularity. Comfortable long-distance buses allow you to enjoy the pleasure of learning new things while traveling. Such transport is significantly different from city buses.

Long-distance buses are equipped with special soft seats with reclining backrests and armrests. They have a cavity for the carriage of passengers' cargo, including shelves above the seats and a large space under the floor of the bus. The cabin itself may contain not only a chemical toilet, but also a dispenser with cold and hot water, a mini-fridge, a TV screen and other devices in order to make the trip comfortable.

When choosing a bus for a long sightseeing tour, you need to take into account all these features and ask in advance how comfortable you will be on the road. Another important point is the safe location in the ADS cabin. When buying a ticket, the seats belong to the passengers in the same way as on the train, so it will not be possible to change them in the future. The seat layout differs from one bus to another.

Location of seats on buses

Long-distance buses are a popular form of transport, so many different modifications of such vehicles are produced. In addition, the carrier has the right to independently equip the ADS salon at its own discretion. Therefore, even buses produced at the same plant at the same time may differ in both the number of seats and their location.

In particular, the special tourist bus MAN in the standard model is designed to accommodate 59 seats, and the numbering starts from the first seat and from the right row. However, the modification of MAN Lion's Coach R 08 has only 49 seats, while number one has a seat in the second row on the right. The first seats from the door are not numbered, so the latter are numbered 47 and 49.

Seat locations in MAN Lions Coach R 08 Seat locations in MAN bus

Such differences can be found in buses of all brands. For example, a small Mercedes 22360C is designed for 20 seats, and the numbering order is confused. The first seats 1 and 2 are located behind the driver, and the seats next to him are numbered 19 and 20. Further rows are numbered from right to left. Another bus from the same manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz 0303, is numbered from left to right and accommodates 45 seated passengers.

Seat arrangement in Seat arrangement in Mercedes-Benz 0303 bus

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The carrier can also change the location of seats and the equipment of the bus, for example, remove a few seats, add a dry closet, free up space for an office space. Depending on such innovations, the number and sometimes the location of the passenger seats will change. Therefore, when buying a ticket, you must carefully study the real bus scheme by asking the carrier for it.

Where is the safest place to sit on a long distance bus

Driving safety is not the same for passengers occupying different seats on the bus. The same happens in passenger cars, where the safest place is considered to be behind the driver's back, and the most at risk is next to him. When buying tickets for ADS, you should look for a ticket for a seat located in the most protected area of \u200b\u200bthe bus.

Here are some guidelines for bus safety:

• The safest place is just behind the driver's seat. It is believed that when a danger arises, the driver will subconsciously try to protect himself, respectively, the opposite side gets hit the fastest.
• The most comfortable and quiet seats with a good level of security are located in the center of the cabin. This zone remains the most intact both in a forehead impact and in a rear impact. Even in the event of a side collision, the impact can hit the rear, bypassing the middle.
• Seats on the right side of the aisle rather than the window are considered safer than on the left.

It is also useful to inquire about the safety of the passenger seats themselves. Safety rules in the cabin of the aircraft also apply to the bus: do not walk around the cabin while driving, especially during maneuvers, when shaking or in a dangerous situation, bend forward and hide your head on your knees.

Where better not to get on the bus

This information has not been confirmed by special scientific studies, but there are several types of seats where passengers do not like to sit very much:

• The last row of seats is notorious. This prejudice is quite logical, since here it smells more strongly of fumes and exhaust gases. The tail of the cabin shifts more from side to side when driving and turning, here it is more seasick. If you brake hard, you can fall into the passage.
• The first row from the entrance and immediately behind the driver is also not popular. In a frontal impact, this part of the passenger compartment suffers the most.

When choosing a ticket, it is worth asking if the seats recline. There may be places in the cabin where the back does not move. A conscientious carrier will not sell them, but you should not hope for this, it is better to check in advance and ask the travel agent well. Most often, these seats are installed on the unloved last row or next to the door in the middle of the bus. The place near the entrance has a number of features. In particular, it is coldest there in winter, but it is easy to get off first at any stop.

Important

When buying tickets, the specifics of accommodation in the salon are not indicated. You can also find out all the details about a specific bus from a travel agent, and for a conversation it is better to personally come to the company's office. There they will be able to show you the exact bus layouts, seat plans, tell you about what they would prefer to keep silent about when placing an order via the Internet.

Accidents involving tourist buses make travelers wonder how to avoid falling victim to them. How do you choose the safest places?

Basically, the bus is considered sufficient. Due to its size and weight, it practically doesn’t care about meetings with smaller brothers, such as cars. The only real threat is heavy vehicles and loss of control, which can be caused by anything and is fraught with rollover. Even in the worst cases, the rigid body pillars protect passengers quite reliably, especially those who have prudently chosen the safest places.

Most long-distance buses are equipped with seat belts, which passengers somehow ignore. But in vain. After all, their use several times reduces the likelihood of serious injury in a collision.

Inspect escape hatches and emergency exits. In order not to seem paranoid and not to sow panic, do it unnoticed by your neighbors. Believe me, in a critical situation you will have no time to consider the instructions near the hatch, and "pulling out the cord and squeezing out the glass" is easy only in theory.

You should always keep documents and money with you while traveling. This is an axiom that everyone knows. But for some reason, a tourist first-aid kit, carefully prepared at home, is thrown to the very bottom of a suitcase, which, of course, is in the trunk. And, by the way, even an elementary bandage or tourniquet, which is at hand in case of an accident, can save someone's life. Therefore, carry it in hand luggage.

Where is it safer to sit on the bus

With a frontal impact, which is considered the most common and dangerous, the passengers in the front rows have the least chance of surviving, so we sweep them aside immediately. In particular, a place to the right of the driver should be avoided..

• Firstly, foreign objects often fly into the huge windshield and debris fly directly at you.
• Secondly, in the event of an accident, you will be the first contender to fly through the same glass.
• And, thirdly, in a critical situation, when the driver realizes that a collision is inevitable, he will instinctively deflect the blow from himself, substituting you under it.

For the same reason, the only safe places in the front of the bus are the seats behind the driver. If, moreover, they are located backwards, then this is generally a chic option.

The next most popular one is a blow from behind by a neglected sponsor of a future bus repair. Well, if it is "Oka", and if a crane with an arrow or a pipe carrier? Therefore, for reassurance, we discard as dangerous not only the seats in the last row, but the entire "stern" as a whole (3-4 rows of seats). In addition to this, the rear seats are not only safe, but also comfortable. It is uncomfortable to sit there, because the shaking is felt the most, and in addition, the exhaust gases enter.

Thus, we are left with the middle of the cabin. But let's not forget about the likelihood of a side impact. Which side is more likely to get it? Correctly, from the side of the carriageway, that is, on the left. Who will be hit first? Sitting by the window, of course. So, by elimination, we figured out which seats on the bus are the safest.

It is safest to occupy the seats located in the middle of the passenger compartment, to the right of the aisle.

Even if, by an incredible accident, the blow hits the right side of the bus, you will have additional protection in the form of a more inquisitive passenger who, at the expense of safety, preferred to admire the scenery outside the window.

An additional bonus of these places can be considered that, in case of loss of control, when the bus throws in different directions, the amplitude here will be minimal. This means you have a better chance of staying in the saddle than the front and rear passengers flying around the cabin. And if there is an additional door in the middle of the bus, consider it a jackpot. Because sitting in the safest place on the bus is only half the battle, you still need to be able to quickly get out of it in the event of an accident.

If collision is imminent ...

The first sign of an impending disaster is that you begin to drift towards the curb or oncoming lane. First of all, you need to call out to the driver if he has fallen asleep. On a long-distance bus, this is not uncommon. If not, it means that he already sees the threat and is trying to avoid it. In the remaining seconds, you need to have time to group and take the most secure position.

Lean forward slightly and rest your hands barely bent at the elbows against the back of the front seat. Tilt your head to your hands, as close as possible. Straighten your legs and rest them on the floor, while trying not to shove them too much under the front seat. It is in this position that you have the most chances to survive and not get serious injuries.

If the bus “stayed on its feet” and kept working, consider that you got off with a slight fright. If it lies on its side or roof - the most interesting is yet to come. A fire can break out at any moment and in a matter of minutes the interior will turn into ashes. There is no need to succumb to general panic and break into a locked door, creating a crush.

Remember, at the very beginning, we examined emergency exits and hatches? Now is the time to tackle them. If they do not give in, you need to break the glass. Just do not try to do it with your foot or, even more so, with your hand, as they do in the movies. At best, you will be wasting your time, at worst, you will be injured.

If the accident was really serious (and, judging by the layouts, it was), then, looking around, you will find pieces of handrails, fragments of racks or other heavy metal objects. Use them to slap on the glass, after closing your eyes.

Help the wounded to get out, move away to an unattainable distance in the event of an explosion, and wait for rescuers. And keep in mind, your trip could have ended much worse if you did not know which seats on the bus are the safest ...

This article will focus on the seats on the bus. We will talk about which ones are better to choose in order to feel safer, and which ones are better to ignore so as not to ruin your trip. Consider also the schemes of various buses.

Seats in long-distance buses

Transportation of people over long distances occupies a special niche in passenger transportation. It should be noted that tourist tours stand separately, in which large-capacity cars are often used. The location of the seat on the bus, the layout of which can change with different capacity of cars, can largely determine the comfort and safety of the trip. As a rule, the seat for the passenger remains until the end of the trip, so you need to be very responsible in his choice.

Seats on buses - location

In the fleets of travel companies and enterprises engaged in the transportation of people over long distances, there is a wide variety of car models. There is no single position of a seat in a bus, the scheme of which would be common for all manufacturers. Manufacturers, as well as companies involved in transportation, can equip machines at their discretion, if they do not violate the safety requirements regulated by regulatory documents. Even single-brand buses produced in the same year may differ in both interior design and the number of seats. To the question: "What is the location of the seat on the bus, how does the layout look like inside?" the answer is only approximate.

Before buying a ticket, you should check with the carrier for the seat layout.

In addition to convenience, you should consider safety, which determines the choice of the right place.

Safe places

News feeds often report road accidents involving passenger transport. Therefore, a careful selection of the location of the seat on the bus, the selection scheme of which is discussed below in the text, will directly affect the safety of your life.

For a safer trip, you need to consider the following points:

• one of the safest places is the one behind the driver's seat;
• you should choose the seats located in the center of the cabin;
• it is better to choose the seats installed on the right side.

The following places can spoil your trip:

1. Last seats, because there is usually a lot of burning in this part, and after a certain period of time there is a risk of getting poisoned by the exhaust gases. Riding in the rear leads to more severe motion sickness, and with emergency braking there is a chance of flying into the aisle.
2. Seats located next to the door or driver.
3. Non-folding seats, as a rule, are located at the end, as well as in front of the exit in the middle of the cabin.

Placement examples

The photo below shows the location of the seat on the bus. The 47-seat layout is typical.

This scheme is typical for the following brands: Higer KLQ 6119 TQ, YUTONG 6129.

The next photo also shows the location of the seat on the bus (diagram). 49 seats is a fairly common option.

The scheme is typical for the following brands: Higer KLQ6129Q, Bus Neoplan 1116, Setra 315.

Bus tours are very popular today, and more and more people prefer the romance of travel in comfortable ADS (long distance buses) to air travel. This type of transport has a number of features in comparison with the usual city buses and minibuses. First of all, tourist buses are equipped with comfortable soft seats with armrests. In addition, ADS has the ability to carry oversized cargo, for this there are special compartments under the floor and shelves located in the cabin. There are also buses that have chemical toilets, water dispensers, refrigerators, and more.

All these factors must be considered if you are planning a long bus trip. And, of course, you need to choose the optimal and safest location in the ADS, especially considering that the seat is “assigned” to the passenger until the end of the trip and cannot be changed. Based on this, it will be useful to know the location of the seats on the bus, the layout of which may differ. And think: maybe it is worth asking about the availability of free seats on the long-distance train, so that the trip will bring only positive emotions.

Location of seats on buses

In the bus fleets of travel companies you can find a huge number of a wide variety of regular buses, differing in modification. Unified numbering of seats in a long-distance bus, the scheme of which would be the only one until it was invented, and today different carriers have the right to equip ADS at their own discretion. Moreover, even buses of the same brand, year of manufacture and upholstery color can have a different number of seats. Therefore, to the question "How many seats on the bus?" can only be answered approximately.

For example, if we take a MAN tourist bus, the seat layout in it may differ significantly. There will be 59 of them in a typical model, with the numbering starting from the first right seat. And if you ride the Lion's Coach R 08 MAN, designed for 49 passengers, the first seat will be in the second row on the right. The front two seats will have numbers 46 and 47. As you can see, even the ADS brand depends on where you sit.

The same goes for other brands of buses. For example, in a small typical Mercedes 22360C there are 20 seats, while they are generally numbered chaotically, namely: two seats located next to the driver have numbers 19 and 20, 1 and 2 seats are located behind the bus driver, and then the numbering of seats on the bus goes to the right- left. But, if you change into a Mercedes-Benz 0303, designed for 45 passengers, the seats will be numbered from left to right.

As you can see, the seat layout in long-distance buses may differ depending on the ADS model. But, this is not the only nuance, the carrier can also make constructive changes by adding service space, dry closet and much more. In this case, the scheme will undergo changes again.

Therefore, before buying a ticket, it will not be superfluous to check with a specific carrier for the location of the seats.

Let us give as an example several seat layouts for buses most commonly used in Russia.

The presented schemes are taken from the site of the State Unitary Enterprise SO "Sverdlovsk Regional Association of Passenger Vehicles". On the same site you can find schemes for other buses.

But in addition to its convenience, you also need to take into account safety, the choice of the right place also depends on this parameter.

Where is the safest place to sit on a long distance bus

Since the news reports are full of news about accidents involving tourist buses, you should carefully choose the area in which you plan to sit.

In order to choose the safest seats on a long-distance bus, the following recommendations should be considered:

• As with driving a car, the safest place is the seat immediately behind the driver's seat. This is due to the fact that in an unforeseen situation the driver subconsciously tries to evade danger in order to protect his life. Accordingly, the opposite side of the vehicle most often falls under the blow.
• The best long-distance bus seats are located in the center of the cabin. In the event of a head-on collision or impact that may hit the back of the bus, this area will remain the most intact.
• After finding out from the carrier how the seats are located on the bus, try to give preference to the seats installed on the right side of the passenger compartment (near the aisle).

This is for the preferred areas in the vehicle. But, recommendations about the most dangerous chairs will be no less useful.

Where better not to get on the bus

There are places in ADS that experienced tourists prefer to refuse, namely:

• The last seats. A lot of burning accumulates in this area, and after a few hours of such driving, you risk getting poisoned by the exhaust gases. In addition, in the back of the bus it makes you more rocking, and with a sharp braking, the ADS can fly into the aisle.
• First row (next to the door or driver). In a head-on collision, this area suffers most often, therefore, even despite good visibility, it is better to refuse such an arrangement.

When communicating with a travel agent, check the seats that do not recline back. Decent carriers prefer not to sell tickets for such seats at all, using them for other purposes, but there are those who will not miss the profit. Typically, these seats are located at the end of the ADS, as well as in front of the exit in the middle of the cabin.

Take into account the time of the year in which you are planning your tourist trip. In winter, it is better not to sit down immediately behind the exit, so as not to suffer from cold air currents. And if you prefer to get off first at stops to drink hot tea, then it is better to sit down before leaving. This is usually the warmest place.

In custody

As you can see, the location of the seats on the long-distance bus is very important, but to find out the exact scheme, it is best to go to the travel agent's office and ask for a detailed plan of the seats. Be careful when buying the cheapest tickets, as most often they are sold to the most inconvenient and unsafe seats.

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Complete set of the car "Mercedes Sprinter Passenger"

Car interior layout

Depending on the vehicles that are used for conversion into vehicles for the transport of passengers, the "InvestAvto" special vehicles plant offers the following options for the cabin layout.

Note:

The number of seats is seats in the cabin + seats next to the driver (in the cockpit) + driver's seat Seat dimensions:

Length: 540 mm Width: 410 mm Depth: 410 mm

Foreign cars

Vehicle interior layout options for passenger transportation based on L4 length (long wheelbase with increased rear overhang).

Base car Mercedes Sprinter

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Layout and numbering of seats in buses

This section presents typical layouts and numbering of seats in buses. In individual buses, the actual location and numbering of seats, depending on the modification, may differ.

Select the brand of the bus Andare DEU Fiat Ford Golden Dragon Haiger Hyundai Isuzu Bogdan Iveco Karosa Kia Man Mercedes Neoplan Peugeot Scania Setra Shenlog Sang Yong Volvo Yutong GAZ Ikarus KaVZ LAZ LIAZ Nefaz PAZ Miscellaneous

ANDARE 850

Total capacity: 47

Seating: 47

DAEWOO BH 120

Total capacity: 37

Seating: 37

DAEWOO BS 106

Total capacity: 43

Seats: 43

FIAT DUCATO

Total capacity: 18

Seats: 18

FIAT DUCATO BUS

Total capacity: 14

Seats: 14

FORD 222700 Transit

Total capacity: 16

Seats: 16

FORD 222702

Total capacity: 18

Seats: 18

GOLDEN DRAGON

Total capacity: 29

Seating: 29

GOLDEN DRAGON

Total capacity: 43

Seats: 43

GOLDEN DRAGON

Total capacity: 50

Seats: 50

HIGER KING-LONG

Total capacity: 35

Seats: 35

HIGER KLQ 6109Q

Total capacity: 41

Seats: 41

HIGER

Total capacity: 23

Seats: 23

HYUNDAI AERO SPACE

Total capacity: 43

Seats: 43

HYUNDAI UNIVERSE

Total capacity: 45

Seats: 45

HYUNDAI AERO TOWN

Total capacity: 33

Seats: 33

HYUNDAI COUNTY

Total capacity: 18

Seats: 18

Isuzu Bogdan A 09214

Total capacity: 26

Seats: 26

Isuzu Bogdan A 09212

Total capacity: 35

Seating: 27

Iveco 211GS-15

Total capacity: 20

Seats: 20

Karosa C934.1351

Total capacity: 43

Seats: 43

Karosa C956.1074

Total capacity: 49

Seats: 49

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Gazelle Next bus | GAZelle NEXT club

The minibus Gazelle Next on the basis of an all-metal van is designed to accommodate 16 seats. The new generation of Next buses is maximally adapted to ensure that passengers experience comfort and complete safety.

The bus is designed for increased convenience when entering and exiting the passenger compartment; for this, the manufacturers have laid several points:

• the salon is equipped with a high ceiling of 1.90 m;
• high side door;
• equipped with a low step at the entrance;
• ergonomically positioned seats with seat belts;
• lighting with LEDs;
• panoramic glazing system.

In summer, the temperature in the cabin is maintained by an air conditioner, and in winter, a heating system of 3 units. The power elements of the car in the body part, which may be subject to deformation during transportation, were equipped with increased rigidity. The body of the Next bus is galvanized steel, some elements have been replaced with high-strength plastic. Thanks to these materials, the Gazelle is protected from corrosion and increases its functional capabilities.

The Next generation of Gazelles was improved with new technologies, which have a good effect on the operation:

• application of Atsumitec Toyota Tsusho remote drive;
• 80 liter plastic fuel tank;
• The rear suspension is equipped with Mango shock absorbers and updated suspension brackets;
• The frame is equipped with top and bottom reinforcements.

Updating and introducing new technologies allows Gazelle Next to drive smoothly on roads with any surface, while the driver and passengers feel calm and comfortable. The new van was created using old developments, which have proved their reliability. For example, the new Next Gazelles use a chassis from a similar 2013 model. For ease of control of the van, the following systems were involved:

• The driver's seat is adjustable in 5 positions;
• The driver's cabin is comfortable and spacious;
• The brake is designed for twice the power;
• Rack and pinion steering system;
• Front suspension - independent link.

Engines in the new Gazelles will be used diesel and gasoline: Cummins ISF 2.8 and Evotech 2.7, which were previously used in the Next family.

Overall dimensions

Technical characteristics

Body colors

Price

To buy GAZelle NEXT find an official GAZ dealer in your city, on our website you can do this on the page GAZ dealers

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Why is there no layout of the seats in the bus on the website?

Question: Why is there no layout of the seats in the bus on the website?

Unfortunately, there is no uniform standard for numbering seats on buses. According to the results of a survey of carriers in Novosibirsk, it turned out that 6 different ways of numbering seats in the cabin are used. Even one carrier may have buses with different numbering systems. Below are examples of numbering that we found on the Internet and combined into a single drawing.

The problem is aggravated by the fact that different brands and models of buses have different seat layouts and in most cases it is impossible to predict in advance which bus will go on the trip. According to the agreement with the bus station, the carrier is obliged to put a bus of a certain capacity and type on the flight (for example, 42 soft seats). But the model of the bus becomes known only shortly before departure. Thus, even having the correct seat layouts on hand, it is impossible to indicate the desired one, since the brand and model of the bus are not known in advance.

Having comprehensively analyzed the task, we came to the conclusion that we are not able to implement it with a satisfactory result. We know that some competing sites have a seat map. We also know that this led to scandals, since the information provided was in fact unreliable.