double decker bus

Stacked passenger vehicle

A double decker bus is a bus with two passenger levels stacked vertically.

The design maximizes capacity on congested urban routes.

Red double deckers are iconic to London, though the style appears in cities worldwide.

The upper deck typically offers better views: We sat on top of the double decker to see the city.

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