Water bus
Posted: Tue 16th Mar 2010 06:39 am
Water bus
AD has some exciting news for those legally in the Netherlands. As of Saturday, the port city of Rotterdam boasts a new tourist attraction: Splashtours. A bright-yellow amphibious bus offers 45 passengers an exciting road trip through the city followed by a tour of the Nieuwe Maas river near the Coolsingel.
According to AD, "Tension mounts to a climax as the bus descends the slope and water splashes up against the windshield". A 'sailor' aboard the bus advises passengers that "The hatches above your head can be removed, there is a life vest under your seat. Please remain seated whatever happens. There are two anchors in the front bumper and we comply with all demands of the shipping inspection authorities."
Splashtours had to overcome a series of setbacks and bureaucratic hurdles before its amphibious bus was ready for its maiden voyage. The Maltese factory where the bus was to be produced went bust. And the national road traffic authorities demanded the bus be fitted with 'stop buttons' near each seat in case passengers want to get off and go for a swim?. And there is a small toilet in the back because this is compulsory for all vessels.
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AD has some exciting news for those legally in the Netherlands. As of Saturday, the port city of Rotterdam boasts a new tourist attraction: Splashtours. A bright-yellow amphibious bus offers 45 passengers an exciting road trip through the city followed by a tour of the Nieuwe Maas river near the Coolsingel.
According to AD, "Tension mounts to a climax as the bus descends the slope and water splashes up against the windshield". A 'sailor' aboard the bus advises passengers that "The hatches above your head can be removed, there is a life vest under your seat. Please remain seated whatever happens. There are two anchors in the front bumper and we comply with all demands of the shipping inspection authorities."
Splashtours had to overcome a series of setbacks and bureaucratic hurdles before its amphibious bus was ready for its maiden voyage. The Maltese factory where the bus was to be produced went bust. And the national road traffic authorities demanded the bus be fitted with 'stop buttons' near each seat in case passengers want to get off and go for a swim?. And there is a small toilet in the back because this is compulsory for all vessels.
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