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Why buses kneel at the curb

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Making folks climb a small mountain just to get on a municipal ride is terrible, so the entire chassis bows down. The operator triggers specialized air suspension bags to rapidly deflate at the front corner. This drops the step down to curb height, making life vastly easier for anyone with bad knees.

Why buses kneel at the curb
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