Not all buses need to be big, sometimes, there are services which just need a little local bus! Fortunately, Hino has built the Poncho, which is a small and convenient bus designed for local services.

This also makes them an ideal candidate for Demand Responsive Transit (DRT)! I thought I'd take you along for the ride on one to show you what they are like, and to highlight their potential, as well as a few little design touches that could do with an improvement.

This particular Poncho was purchased for the 533 Pine Mountain - Springfield Loop and is regularly (but not exclusively) used on the service. Come and check it out! I hope you enjoy.

Want to know more about the Poncho? Here is a good industry review to check out:
https://www.busnews.com.au/bus-review...