China's solution to urban gridlock: Giant tunnel buses

Published: Monday, August 02, 2010, 8:32 AM Updated: Monday, August 02, 2010, 10:58 AM

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Joseph Rose, The Oregonian

Share Tired of getting stuck behind transit buses making multiple stops during rush hour? Ever think of just driving under one of those people movers?

Yes, under it.

In China, they envision a gridlock-free future where Godzilla-size buses glide on roadside tracks and have tunnel-like undercarriages that allow other vehicles to just cruise under them.

Seriously. Check out this video:
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