ESP® is an active system used for enhancing driving safety and stability. It makes a contribution to reducing the risk of skidding during cornering or evasive manoeuvres. This is achieved by specifically controlling the braking forces on each individual wheel in critical, dynamic driving situations, for example if the bus approaches physical limits when cornering. At the same time, the engine output is reduced. A possible "breaking-out" of the bus is thus minimised by the finely metered braking within the limits of the physical possibilities.

Among other things, ESP® monitors the lateral acceleration of the bus. If, on long bends – such as highway exits – or with rapid lane changes, the bus reaches a critical driving situation, the vehicle speed is automatically reduced so the bus can return to being stable. ESP® is comparable with the system installed in recent-model cars, but provides additional functions adapted for use in buses.

SPA uses a camera located behind the windscreen to detect if the vehicle is in danger of leaving the road. SPA constantly monitors the distance of the bus to the lane markings on the road. If the vehicle crosses a lane marking, the driver is immediately warned by pulsating on the corresponding side of the seat. SPA is active at speeds of over 70 km/h and can be deactivated by switching on the turn signal, for example to initiate an intended lane change.

The AEBS uses a radar system to detect both vehicles travelling ahead in front of the bus, and stationary ones. It continuously determines the difference in speed relative to your own vehicle. If the system considers that the driving activity and speed make a collision unavoidable if unchanged, the driver is warned first and the vehicle automatically initiates a partial application of the brakes. If the driver does not react and a collision becomes imminent, the vehicle automatically initiates a full application of the brakes. The system can therefor help to mitigate the consequences of an impact.

The Mercedes-Benz Bus Operating Lease enables operators to fully manage the bus without having to purchase it outright. With an operating lease, your bus is leased to you for an agreed period with vehicle operation expenses fully covered in your agreement.

Your monthly payments will be calculated based on the total kilometres you wish to cover and the length of your agreement. This provides a low risk solution to running your bus, complete with a low initial outlay, maintenance cover and control over the bus at the end of the agreement.

Mercedes-Benz Buses come with a 3-year or 300,000 kilometre standard warranty, with a 5-year warranty available as an option. We also offer a 24-month parts warranty, if fitted by an Authorised Daimler Truck and Bus Dealership³.
Warranties are subject to further and full terms and conditions. 

Mercedes-Benz Buses Roadside Assistance is available to all customers and across all vehicle models, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Customers are covered by our Roadside Assistance for the duration of their new vehicle and parts warranty, providing it is a manufacturing defect or the failed part is covered under your Mercedes-Benz Service Plan. Beyond that, we continue supporting our customers on a pay per service basis.

Our field technicians are trained in our specialised Daimler Truck and Bus Training Academy and are on-call to assist with maintenance and repairs. We also operate a national parts distribution centre with more than 3000 bus-specific parts to provide a rapid response to requests and ensure vehicle downtime is minimised.