American Double Deckers

American Double Deckers is an American bus manufacturer and distributor. They are the North American builder of double deck buses with their primary product based on a stainless steel Gillig low floor transit bus chassis. They also service all other major brands of double deck buses including VanHool and Alexander Dennis. Their equipment meets "Buy America" standards and is Altoona rated. The company was founded in 2012 and now supplies buses all over the United States, Canada, and abroad.

Models

Current

American Double Deckers currently produces many different product lines. All current models are 102 inches (2.59 m) wide, exclusive of mirrors.

Model	Photo	Height	Length	Notes
DD40O series	938L 938W	11 ft 9 in (3.58 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	First vehicle introduced by the company Open Top with all-weather seating C Model has winter top Multi-language PA system introduced in 2013 Seamless windows added in late 2013 Increased safety feature availability including 3 point belts and 6 egress windows added in 2012
DD40C series		13 ft (3.96 m)	40 ft (12.19 m)
DD35 series Mid-Size		12 ft 6 in (3.81 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	Shorter wheelbase offers better turning radius Maintains higher capacity
DD30 series Baby		12 ft 6 in (3.81 m)	30 ft (9.14 m)	Shortest wheelbase allows maximum maneuverability Access to areas where larger vehicles cannot maneuver Maximum viewing experience for small groups

Gallery

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  A Coach USA/Gray Line Alexander Dennis Enviro500 open top coach

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  Van Hool US-specification double-decker bus demonstrating in New York City

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  Gillig low floor transit bus

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to HIGER buses.

• Official website