Thirty jury members, divided into ten groups of experts in their respective fields, evaluated the twelve vehicles entered for the Busworld Awards Coach and Bus on 27 September at Kortrijk Xpo. Particular attention was paid to Driving Dynamics, Emissions, Ecology & Maintenance, Driver & Passenger Comfort, Guide Equipment, Vehicle & Fire Safety, Design, Ecologies and Battery systems. Among the jury members were technicians, bus and coach operators, representatives of technology companies, trade journalists and specialists in public transport and coach travel.
Vehicles were sometimes assessed down to the smallest details and compared with contemporary technology and applications, as well as future visions regarding engineering, safety and comfort.
Would you also like to see the Busworld Awards winners through the eyes of the jury? The following overview lists the key aspects that, after evaluation by the full jury, led to the respective Awards and Excellence Labels.
Busworld Award Coach
Grand Award: Yutong T14 E
- Driving quality
- Lowest noise levels inside and outside
- Recyclability of parts
- Accessibility of maintenance parts
- Remote control for all locks
- Ergonomic and comfortable driver’s workspace
- Maintenance check on display
- Passenger environment – mobile phone/tablet – USB connection – Wi-Fi
- Easy vehicle entrance
- Excellent environment for touring guides
- Balanced interior colours & trim
- Floor design & trim
Excellence in Comfort: Setra 515 HD
- Very good driving quality
- Driver’s environment overall excellent comfort
- Visibility for driver and passengers
- Luggage storage space in passenger compartment
Excellence in Safety: Yutong T14 E
- Ergonomic dashboard, instrument panel and electronic equipment
- Three-point safety belts
- Front vision camera
- Clearly marked pedestals
Excellence in Ecology: Yutong IC12E
- Exterior LED lighting
- Recyclability of parts
- Accessibility of maintenance parts
Driveline Technology: Scania PHEV Irizar i6S Efficient
- Long-distance coach with ZE solution for city excursions
- DC battery charging via plug