It’s important to be able to work out the weight difference between a full bus and an empty one. How many passengers will add about 1 tonne to the vehicle’s overall weight?

Explanation: You should also make allowances for any luggage your passengers may bring on board. An average of two cases per passenger on a 50-seat coach will add about 1.5 tonnes to the overall weight of your bus or coach.

Category: Carrying Passengers

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches: Section 3