From the anti‑lock braking system to the new Active Brake Assist 6 (ABA 6) and Sideguard Assist 2 – almost all modern safety and assistance systems have their origins with Mercedes‑Benz. They are part and parcel of an integral safety concept.
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Evolution of safety.
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Daimler Buses focuses on safety.
Safety first.
Wherever the journey takes you, in a Mercedes‑Benz bus or coach, your drivers and passengers are in safe hands. It makes no difference whether the journey is a short distance through the city to work or school or in a long distance coach and on a holiday trip covering thousands of kilometres on motorways throughout Europe. Maximum safety is at the heart of the Mercedes‑Benz brand. That’s why Mercedes‑Benz has been supporting drivers for many years, constantly improving the range and effectiveness of our assistance systems – in so doing offering the best possible protection for all passengers and other road users. The focus is on active safety for accident prevention.
Innovations for greater safety.
From the anti-lock braking system in 1981 to the electropneumatic brake system (EBS) in 1997, the adaptive cruise control, the Electronic Stability Program, Lane Keeping Assist and the continuous brake limiter in the past decade, Sideguard Assist and the Active Brake Assist emergency braking system in ever more effective and advanced versions and Traffic Sign Assist introduced in 2024 - almost all modern assistance systems have experienced their world premiere in a bus bearing the three-pointed star.
Integral safety concept.
For Mercedes‑Benz, however, safety is more than just a series of individual measures: it is a comprehensive, integral safety concept. The associated claim is clearly formulated: as a premium brand, Mercedes‑Benz wants to fulfil the most stringent of safety requirements and is forging ahead with its development activities in all areas. The integral safety concept comprises several components. It centres on a wide range of innovative safety equipment for specific vehicles and applications, with the aim of continuously improving active and passive safety. These range from safe driving to use in the event of danger and the mitigation of accident consequences to providing guidelines for rescue services.
This includes other measures such as OMNIplus driver training courses. The aim is for drivers to identify and avoid hazards in time. They are also shown how to react correctly in the event of an accident. Another key part of the concept involves informing passengers on how to use the on-board safety equipment – starting right from the beginning with putting on seat belts in the touring coach. But the concept also extends far beyond this to include responsible vehicle maintenance and the use of tried and tested genuine spare parts for servicing. The aim of the integral safety concept is an ambitious one: to make accident-free driving a reality.
The aim of the integral safety concept is an ambitious one: to make accident-free driving a reality.
Making long distance travel even safer: the Mercedes‑Benz Tourismo.
With its standard equipment, the Mercedes‑Benz Tourismo touring coach sets standards in terms of safety. It comprises a host of innovative assistance systems. The standard emergency braking system Active Brake Assist 6 Plus (ABA 6 Plus) is outstanding. Thanks to new sensors, it is even more powerful than its predecessor. ABA 6 Plus can detect moving or stationary pedestrians and cyclists in front of the vehicle and can automatically initiate emergency braking. Accidents can thus be avoided even more reliably. The system covers the entire speed range of the vehicle and is active in the background.
The standard scope of the Tourismo also includes the new radar-based Sideguard Assist 2 turning assistant, which warns of a risk of collision with pedestrians and cyclists. Previously only available for the door side, it is also used for the driver’s side. Sideguard Assist 2 works hand in hand with the also new Frontguard Assist, which monitors the area in front of the vehicle. Last but not least, the reversing camera, Lane Assistant (SPA), Traffic Sign Assist, Attention Assist (AtAs), adaptive cruise control (ART) and Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) in the Mercedes‑Benz Tourismo touring coach provide more safety as standard and take the strain off the driver. Active Drive Assist 2 (ADA 2) already makes partially automated driving possible today. The optional 360° camera system and the MirrorCam ensure a better overview in all situations.
Intercity buses from Mercedes‑Benz: outstanding safety.
The safety level of the city and intercity buses from Mercedes‑Benz is just as exemplary. Citaro, eCitaro fuel cell, CapaCity large-capacity regular-service buses as well as the Intouro and Conecto intercity buses are equipped as standard with a wide range of assistance systems to further improve safety and protect vulnerable road users.
These include Sideguard Assist 2 and the new Frontguard Assist. A reversing camera, Traffic Sign Assist, the TPM (Tyre Pressure Monitoring) tyre pressure monitoring system and Attention Assist (AtAs) are also part of the standard scope. Additional safety is ensured by the optional Preventive Brake Assist 2 emergency braking assistant, the optional 360° camera system (articulated buses: 270° camera system) and the MirrorCam available for all buses as an option. All city, intercity and touring coaches are optionally available with MirrorCam instead of the previous outside mirrors. The Intouro can also be optionally equipped with Active Brake Assist 6 (ABA 6).
All of this makes the Mercedes‑Benz bus and coach range the true safety expert. Mercedes‑Benz wishes you a pleasant and, above all, safe journey – wherever the road may take you.