Safety
Citaro

Safety

Buses are among the safest means of transportation in the world. Innovations from Mercedes-Benz have a played crucial role in ensuring this. Mercedes-Benz takes more responsibility for bus safety than any other manufacturer.

Many innovations now included as standard celebrated their debut in a bus bearing the three-pointed star. For example, the anti-lock braking system (ABS), the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) or the emergency braking assistant Preventive Brake Assist 2.

Responsibility and commitment. That is why Mercedes-Benz pursues the vision of accident-free driving. The Mercedes-Benz integral safety concept is an important contribution towards achieving this aim. As a consistent implementation of the safety concept, this concept covers all phases of automotive safety: from safety in driving to safety in hazardous situations and protection in the event of an accident to the reduction of the consequences of accidents.

Particularly in city traffic, dangers are sometimes unpredictable. Therefore all the more important that measures be taken to prevent an accident. Mercedes-Benz has equipped the Citaro urban bus with many safety features which help in mastering critical driving situations.

Safe driving

Safe driving

In critical situations the driver has to react quickly and precisely. Here, they can rely on the Citaro's technical equipment.

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In the event of danger

In the event of danger

The driver must react fast to the threat of an accident, in order to avert the danger. The Citaro provides assistance with its directionally stable suspension and smooth steering, This is achieved by the independent suspension on the front axle.

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Safety in the event of an accident

Safety in the event of an accident

In case of an accident, the consequences thereof are minimised thanks to the reinforced front section. The framework protects passengers in the event of a side-on collision.

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