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Transportation Glossary
Term Description

Articulated Bus

An extra-long (54 to 60-foot) multi-section high occupancy vehicle with at least two connected passenger compartments. The rear body section is connected to the main body by a joint mechanism that allows the vehicle to bend when in operation to accommodate sharp turns and curves and yet have a continuous interior. Such vehicles are normally operated in local service in the very largest metropolitan areas on extremely heavily-patronized routes. (Also known as a slinky bus)

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