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Dutch School Bus is a Bicycle Built for Ten
An eco-friendly bicycle bus harnesses the pedal power of kids.
by Kate Malongowski --- posted Dec 20, 2011
Some lucky Dutch schoolchildren can now put their seemingly endless energy to good use, by
powering their own school bus. Dutch company De Café Racer produced an eco-friendly bicycle-bus
that is steered by an adult and ¬pedaled by up to 10 children.
The bright yellow bus is designed for riders aged 4 to 12, and its stability and high visibility provide
a safe, early introduction to cycle commuting in a country where bicycling is a way of life and 95
percent of teenagers bike to school at least some of the time.
The bus has a base speed of 10 miles per hour, and a motor for backup if the students are too tired
to pedal or need help with hills. Other features include a music player and a canvas cover for
shelter on rainy days. There’s even a bench seat where two additional children can sit back and
enjoy the ride.
http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/the-yes-breakthrough-15/dutch-school-bus-is-a-bicycle-built-for-ten
An eco-friendly bicycle bus harnesses the pedal power of kids.
by Kate Malongowski --- posted Dec 20, 2011
Some lucky Dutch schoolchildren can now put their seemingly endless energy to good use, by
powering their own school bus. Dutch company De Café Racer produced an eco-friendly bicycle-bus
that is steered by an adult and ¬pedaled by up to 10 children.
The bright yellow bus is designed for riders aged 4 to 12, and its stability and high visibility provide
a safe, early introduction to cycle commuting in a country where bicycling is a way of life and 95
percent of teenagers bike to school at least some of the time.
The bus has a base speed of 10 miles per hour, and a motor for backup if the students are too tired
to pedal or need help with hills. Other features include a music player and a canvas cover for
shelter on rainy days. There’s even a bench seat where two additional children can sit back and
enjoy the ride.
http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/the-yes-breakthrough-15/dutch-school-bus-is-a-bicycle-built-for-ten
