Superbus On The Way

How about a ride to remember? Riding a bus may not be the most glamorous means of transportation, but that could change.

Researchers are developing a limo-like mass transit option that picks up commuters near their homes, drives at high speeds on a dedicated track, and then slows to normal road speeds when it switches over to city streets.

"It receives requests by Internet or SMS. It then collects and gathers those
people who are going roughly at the same time and to the same destination."

Unlike conventional buses and other forms of public transportation that have set schedules and routes, the Superbus will be flexible. Its schedules and pickup locations will be based entirely on the people who need rides. Software will optimize the journeys, finding the fastest, most efficient path for a group of riders.

During the ride, passengers will be treated to comforts such as comfy seats, wireless Internet, and privacy.

Don't go looking for this bus anytime soon, but this bus is coming to a city near you. Maybe then, I can just sell my car, and take this relaxing bus ride everywhere.