China's 'Air Bus' Rides Above The Traffic

A model of a "Transit Elevated Bus" that will travel above China's road traffic had its debut at the Beijing International High-Tech Expo.

May 31, 2016

A model of a "Transit Elevated Bus" that will travel above China's road traffic had its debut at the Beijing International High-Tech Expo. 

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