Suicide bomber-proof buses * Israel - Tested in Jerusalem
Buses designed to keep out suicide bombers are being tested on Jerusalem's roads in a six-week pilot program, and will be marketed to the world if successful
Jerusalem,Israel -JPost.com, by SHELLY PAZ -Mar 2, 2008: -- ... The four armored vehicles, which began their rounds on Sunday, were developed by Israel Military Industries as part of a joint project by Egged, the Transportation Ministry and the Israel Police... The new buses boast a number of special features, including a one-way mechanism that allows the bus doors to be opened for exit only, a revolving arm at the door to enable better scrutiny of passengers entering the bus, a double-glazed blast-resistant door, and a speaker that allows the driver to address the passengers waiting to board the bus. These and other additions add two tons to the buses' weight... (Photo: Courtesy - A view of the doors on one of Egged's new buses)Labels: bomber-proof buses
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