To improve the riding experience and safety, the research team has identified several potential enhancements, including better suspension systems, redesigned seats to absorb vibrations more effectively, and driver monitoring systems to encourage smoother driving practices.
Anyone who has ever ridden a city bus knows that it can be a bumpy ride. Now, a team of UTS researchers from the has measured just how bumpy it is, potentially paving the way for more comfortable public transport.
The study measured the vibrations and sudden movements frequently experienced by bus passengers during starts, stops, and turns, especially in urban traffic conditions. Dr Anna Lidfors Lindqvist, a lecturer at the School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at UTS and co-author of the study, said that one of the key metrics measured was 'jerk'.
Previous research at UTS on lift comfort shows that rapid changes in acceleration cause passenger discomfort."We know from studies by other researchers that prolonged exposure to whole-body vibrations can cause fatigue and pose health risks such as musculoskeletal disorders or injuries involving the lower spine, neck and shoulders." said Professor Eager.
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