There are a variety of locations that might benefit from the construction of a bus shelter, including business buildings, government institutions, data centres, and hospitals. Bus shelters not only keep those waiting for transportation safe from the weather but also improve the efficiency of your public transportation system. We’ve gathered a list of ways bus shelters may enhance the efficiency and smoothness of your public transportation system.
Please provide bus schedule information
Bus shelters are ideal locations for providing passengers with information on bus schedules, delays, and other routes that they may read before boarding. This will lessen the number of passengers that slow down bus drivers by asking for bus schedule information or figuring out their proper stop and the time it takes for your transportation information services to answer inquiries.
Easily recognisable
For passengers who don’t know their specific position, a single bus stop sign might be difficult to notice from a distance. Adding a brightly coloured bus shelter to each stop will make the bus stop more visible, making it easier for passengers to locate it.
Encourage the use of public transportation
Passengers will be significantly less inclined to travel if they must wait outside in the wind and rain to board a bus. Adding a bus shelter to shield passengers from the elements will encourage them to use the bus services in all weather conditions and at all times of the year. Ensuring a steady revenue stream.
Let’s have a look at some of our best selling bus shelters
The BDS Bus Shelter
The BDS Bus Shelter is suitable for concrete, tarmac, paving slabs, and block surfaces. Benches are available upon request; we will be happy to do this for you. The polycarbonate glazing strap can be used to neaten up the rear of your installation where the polycarbonate panels meet. The frame is made of steel. However, there is the option to powder coat colour, galvanise, or have both for enhanced corrosion protection.
Complete surround sitting (4 benches) is provided for optimal comfort, or basic perch seating is typical.
Kent Anti-Vandal Bus Shelter
The Kent Anti-Vandal Bus Shelter is strong and durable, and it provides a low-maintenance anti-vandal bus shelter. It is 2500mm long, 1300mm wide, and 2300mm high. Additional sizes are available upon request. We offer a steel profile frame, 50mm x 50mm, galvanised or powder coated colour finish, or both.
Bespoke Timber Bus Shelter
The Bespoke Timber Bus Shelter is one of our first wooden bus shelters, basic and long-lasting.
A quick specification is as follows:
- 8100mm (Length) x 3690mm (Width)
- 2540mm Wall Width
- 595mm Roof Overhang each side.
- 3500mm (Height)
- 2370mm Ground Height
- 1130 Pitched Roof Height
- Red Cedar Shingle Roof
- 50mm x 50mm Steel Trunking
- 40mm Aluminium Fenestration
If you want to improve the efficiency of your public transportation system, go through The Shelter Store’s collection of high-quality bus shelter designs. If you have any questions regarding our products, please contact us by calling 0800 612 7503 / 02070 362 768 or filling out our online contact form.