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Phileas Benefits Benefits for the city, local city authorities and the citizens. Phileas is designed as a total system, with the integration of a vehicle concept with a dedicated infrastructure (bus lanes, raised platforms, magnet grid for guidance), logistic systems for traffic control and passenger information systems. Phileas is affordable for cities which are too large for buses but still too small for tram or metro systems. Phileas has a modern and attractive image. Phileas is adaptable to customers wishes. Phileas is environmentally friendly (low emissions and low noise). Benefits for the travellers In combination with dedicated bus lanes and short stopping times the operational speed during peak hours can be higher than with a private car in city traffic. Phileas has excellent accessibility, with a 100% low floor, raised platforms and precision docking. Phileas is very comfortable, with air-conditioning, high quality seats, obstacle free floor, independent wheel suspension and dynamic passenger information systems. Driving with the Phileas feels like driving a metro train. Phileas has a very attractive design. If you have to travel in the city, do it fast, comfortable and in style. Use the Phileas! Benefits for the operator Less vehicles and less drivers are required for a given line capacity, due to high vehicle capacity, short stop times and high operational speed. Fuel consumption is 20% less than with conventional diesel busses. Phileas has the advantages of a tram, but the flexibility of a bus. Phileas can drive on public road or on dedicated bus lanes. Phileas can be driven in guided mode or in manual mode. In spite of the length, due to multi-wheel steering, the manoeuvrability is better than a conventional 12 m bus. Benefits for the driver If you're driving the Phileas you are in charge of the most advanced bus in the world. In fact Phileas is not a bus, but a tram on tyres. The driver operates from an ergonomic work place, which is designed according to the latest standards. Dashboard, steering wheel and seat are adjustable, which makes it possible for every driver to create an optimal driving position. The height of the driving position gives an excellent view on the road and an equal eye level with standing passengers. The manoeuvrability of the Phileas is excellent. Due to multi-wheel steering the steering characteristics are more like a private car than like a bus. The steering behaviour and the control of the guidance system will require some extra training. The performance of the hybrid propulsion system is better than conventional diesel busses. Click here to see 360 degree panorama pictures of the interior.