Verkehrsbetriebe Potsdam: Tram or Bus - an insight into the safest movement method

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Tram oder Bus: Welches Verkehrsmittel ist sicherer? Die Sicherheit im öffentlichen Nahverkehr ist ein entscheidender Faktor für die Fahrgäste. Insbesondere in dicht besiedelten Städten wie Potsdam spielt die Wahl zwischen Tram und Bus eine wichtige Rolle. Doch welches Verkehrsmittel ist sicherer? Die Verkehrsbetriebe Potsdam (Vip) geben nur ungern Auskunft über Unfallstatistiken und -berichte. Dennoch konnte die MAZ (Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung) einen kleinen Einblick in die Sicherheitslage bekommen. Laut den vorliegenden Informationen hat die Tram in Potsdam eine bessere Sicherheitsbilanz als der Bus. In den vergangenen Jahren gab es weniger Unfälle, bei denen Straßenbahnen beteiligt waren, im Vergleich zu den Busunfällen. …
Tram or bus: Which means of transport is safer? Security in public transport is a decisive factor for passengers. The choice between the tram and bus plays an important role, especially in densely populated cities like Potsdam. But which means of transport is safer? The Potsdam (VIP) transport companies are reluctant to provide information about accident statistics and reports. Nevertheless, the MAZ (Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung) was able to get a little insight into the security situation. According to the available information, the tram in Potsdam has a better security balance than the bus. In recent years there have been fewer accidents in which trams were involved compared to the bus accidents. ... (Symbolbild/MB)

tram or bus: which means of transport is safer?

Security in public transport is a decisive factor for passengers. The choice between the tram and bus plays an important role, especially in densely populated cities like Potsdam. But which means of transport is safer?

The Potsdam (VIP) transport companies are reluctant to provide information about accident statistics and reports. Nevertheless, the MAZ (Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung) was able to get a little insight into the security situation.

According to the information available, the tram in Potsdam has a better security balance than the bus. In recent years there have been fewer accidents in which trams were involved compared to the bus accidents. In particular, serious accidents were less common in the tram.

The main reasons for the higher security of the tram include their fixed lane and the associated separation from private transport. This minimizes collisions with cars or bicycles. In addition, trams are more visible and can be recognized more easily for other road users.

Another safety measure in the tram is the right of way to traffic lights. In many cases, the trams have right of way, which further reduces the risk of clashes. The technical safety devices in the trams also contribute to improving security. Brakes and warning systems are up to date with the latest art today and help to prevent accidents.

In contrast, the bus on the streets is confronted with private transport. There is a higher risk of collisions with other vehicles and unpredictable maneuvers from other road users. Since buses are not on a fixed lane, they can be more easily involved in accidents.

The Potsdam transport companies, however, take measures to improve the security in bus traffic. This includes training for drivers who are regularly stopped for safe driving. The technical facilities such as brakes and lights are also checked regularly in order to minimize possible security risks.

It is important to emphasize that the differences in safety between the tram and bus are relative. Both means of transport are subject to strict security standards and are controlled and serviced by transport companies.

Ultimately, passengers have to decide for themselves which means of transport they prefer. Security should play an important role in this, but comfort, connection and travel time can also influence the decision. It is to be hoped that the Potsdam transport company will provide more transparent information in the future in order to enable passengers to make a well -founded decision.