# Eco-Friendly Double-Decker Buses The Freight*BUS Reinvents London Icon By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-12-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-double-decker-buses-the-freightbus References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/the-freightbus-concept-proposal-for-london-bus) & [onroutebus](http://www.onroutebus.co.uk/) London's iconic double-decker buses have almost disappeared from city streets, but industrial designer Hugh Frost wants to bring back a similar bus with a modern twist. This concept design, which he calls Freight*BUS, is an [electric bus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yutong-bus) which features a motor in each wheel. Each wheel can turn sideways to facilitate stealthy maneuvering and crab-like parking. The Freight*BUS also features ceiling-suspended seats, which can be folded up and moved completely out of the way to fit more people on the bus or for [cargo hauling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolv-elm-mobility)--hence the name Freight*BUS. The idea is that the bus could ferry passengers around the city during the day, and by night it could be used to [transport goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetmobil-lastenrad-modelle). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Bus Technology:** The use of electric motors and innovative maneuvering capabilities in bus design presents opportunities for more environmentally-friendly and efficient public transportation systems. - **Multi-functional Transport Vehicles:** The integration of flexible seating arrangements and cargo hauling capabilities in buses allows for versatile usage and increased transportation efficiency. - **Sustainable Urban Mobility:** The revival of iconic designs combined with eco-friendly features in public transportation can contribute to creating more sustainable and livable cities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Public Transportation:** The development of eco-friendly and multi-functional bus designs offers opportunities for public transportation companies to enhance their fleet efficiency and customer experience. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Incorporating electric motors and advanced maneuvering capabilities in bus production can open up new avenues for innovation and market expansion within the automotive industry. - **Urban Planning:** The integration of environmentally-friendly and adaptable bus designs can support initiatives for sustainable urban mobility and enhance the overall transportation infrastructure of cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Semi-Amphibious Bus Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estuary-hopper.md) - [Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutated-school-bus.md) - [Maneuverable Electric City Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ree-xbw.md) - [Transparent Self-Driving EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimo-electric-vehicle.md) - [Elevating Skybridge Bus Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xferry-bus.md) - [Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-robobus.md) - [Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-atoz-shuttle-bus.md) - [Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-shuttle.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md)