ZF technology in buses and coaches

People who place their trust in buses and coaches have a right to expect maximum safety and comfort. To achieve this, the driveline, chassis and steering systems must be of the highest quality and perfectly matched for compatibility. This is what makes buses and coaches one of the safest and most comfortable means of transport. ZF sets standards in this field.

Mobility all the way

Rapidly growing cities around the world face similar problems. Overcrowded streets due to increasing automobile traffic pose a threat to mobility and health. The solution: an efficient, flexible public transit system like bus rapid transit, or B.R.T., an investment that quickly pays off. ZF’s low-floor technology holds the key to the success of this system. At the core of B.R.T. is a network of scheduled buses that travel in dedicated bus lanes and thus transport large numbers of passengers rapidly and reliably from suburbs to downtown areas.

Highest standards of passenger transit

Whatever the destination, traveling by bus is becoming a lot more attractive. So it's good that passenger needs have always been the primary focus in developing the AS Tronic automatic transmission. But in addition to contributing to passenger comfort with its electronically controlled gear shifting, the AS Tronic allows the bus driver to choose between push-button manual and automatic shifting. Not having to change gear lets him concentrate fully on the traffic situation. Of course, safety is the highest priority in passenger transport. That's why properly working brakes are much more important than even the most powerful engine. To prevent fatigue from constant braking, retarders relieve the brakes of much of their work. The service brakes remain cool and fully operational when needed.

We'll take you around

As statistics show, mobility needs are rising worldwide. This is where mobility research comes in. It has two basic directions: firstly, social scientific research on people's reasons for quite literally moving. Secondly, the interdisciplinary development of transportation innovations aimed at smart and environmentally friendly use of resources. Mobility means taking part in the world around you. Everything that makes up social life and social responsibility is built to a large extent on mobility. ZF driveline and chassis technology makes greater mobility possible, which not only leads to economic growth but also to interpersonal exchange.

Flexibly and on time to your destination

Buses are as comfortable for travelers as they are practical for city dwellers. To compete with other modes of transportation, vehicle manufacturers, bus companies and transit authorities focus on exclusivity, comfort, safety and environmental sustainability. For over 20 years, ZF axle systems have defined the development of modern buses with resounding success. ZF transmissions make more economical driving and resource conservation possible – in big-city traffic as well as on long-distance intercity routes.