At 18 meters (nearly 60 feet) long, bendy buses look like two single-decker buses linked together by a bendy rubber middle. They can carry up to 140 people, which is 60 more than a double-decker bus. The low-floor should improve access for all and the three-door entry (front by the driver, middle and back) should mean the time at each bus stop is reduced.
They were stopped in London in December 2011, after nearly ten years, as it was found they were often were too big for narrow streets and the fact passengers could board the bus away from the driver had meant fare dodging was very common. A New Bus for London - a new type of double-decker - will be in use in 2012.
The bendy buses are being taken for use in other cities including Brighton, Leicester and across to Malta.
