The Bus That Rides Above Traffic 371
An anonymous reader writes "China is the new tech king. They're developing a new, two-lane bus system that travels over traffic below. It's claimed to cost 10% of a subway system and use 30% less energy than current bus technologies." This one has been boggling my brain. I can't see how this is a good idea or safe. But it sure is awesome.
That is bloody clever. (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Congestion? (Score:5, Funny)
Gives a whole new meaning to the term "throwing them under the bus"
Re:Shades of Oakland (Score:5, Funny)
So you are worried about a bus collapse?
Re:Congestion? (Score:4, Funny)
Damn you!
They could do that (Score:1, Funny)
or they could use the space that is consumed by trees in the mocup to put a bus lane there, its not like china is going to have green anything within the next few years, why bother pretending
Re:Shades of Oakland (Score:5, Funny)
I was wondering why all the people getting onto the bus were caucasian, myself.
Re:Since when... (Score:2, Funny)
ehhh... Toothbrush was invented in Arkansas, otherwise it would be called teethbrush.
*Ducks*
Re:Since when... (Score:5, Funny)
Give me 5 minutes and that will say it was invented by me
Re:Looks nifty assuming no one crashes into the ra (Score:3, Funny)
3D Printing, my friend. Go to IKEA's Web site, download the plans to your 3D printer, and print.
Re:Since when... (Score:5, Funny)
And to think I'm talking to the inventor of the compass right here on /.!