What are the flaws of double-decker sleeper buses, and why are they so rare today?

China's infrastructure is developing rapidly. Not only are high-speed trains and airplanes constantly being improved, but many means of transportation have also appeared in recent years. However, some means of transportation are gradually leaving us, such as bicycles and double-decker sleeper buses. .

To put it bluntly, the so-called sleeper bus is just a bus. However, compared with ordinary buses, sleeper buses are more comfortable and suitable for long-distance transportation. After all, sleeper buses have beds, so passengers will not have too many passengers. Much fatigue.

As early as more than ten years ago, sleeper buses became the first choice of transportation for many people. At that time, there were no high-speed rails and train stations were not popular in some counties, so sleeper buses were loved by people.

Double-decker sleeper buses are cheap and convenient, but are now being eliminated

At the end of the 20th century, double-decker buses were further improved. At that time, there was a large population flow across the country and there was an urgent need for transportation. tools to transport workers.

It is reported that double-decker sleeper buses entered the market in 1989. Before that, people had to take ordinary buses, which sometimes took two or three days to reach their destination. .

However, double-decker buses can very well solve the fatigue caused by taking transportation. In double-decker buses, people can rest better and have a good sleep.

I vaguely remember that when I went back to my hometown, I would take a sleeper bus. For a 1,000-kilometer journey, I only needed to take the bus in the afternoon, get some sleep, and get home at noon the next day.

In addition, the sleeper bus can carry a lot of luggage, and it also requires extra money. This is really cost-effective for ordinary people. After all, when flying by plane and having a lot of luggage, you have to choose to pay extra. Ship it over.

Why did sleeper buses suddenly become “one size fits all”? Three reasons that hit the nail on the head

Although double-decker buses have good advantages and are more cost-effective than trains in some aspects, buses are just less safe. It is reported that in the 2011 data, the number of sleeper buses only accounted for 1% of the buses, but fatal accidents accounted for 10% of the buses. It is precisely because of safety issues that the operation of sleeper buses is being considered.

As a means of transportation for long distances, sleeper buses only have toilets. It seems that people are very repelled by them because of the toilets. The reason is that the toilets are not cleaned. Thirty or forty people in the car only use one toilet. That kind of environment is a bit disgusting. Moreover, the quilts, sheets and pillows are often not changed.

Some people think that "the car is a good car, but the driver is not so good." Back then, sleeper buses were so popular that they would be fully booked even in the off-season. In order to make more money, some drivers will encounter overcrowding, overloading, etc. Not only that, in order to speed up, speeding, fatigue driving and other situations are not uncommon.

It is precisely because of these three main reasons that sleeper buses were stopped after 30 years of operation. In 2012, sleeper bus products were no longer produced, and registration and other services were no longer available. was cancelled.

What do you think of the cancellation of sleeper buses?