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It's been nearly three years since Torsus introduced the rugged Praetorian. New updates further prepare the off-road bus for getting to work and seeing the job through in the world's harshest locations.

Bus maker New Flyer and autonomous vehicle development company Robotic Research have unveiled the Xcelsior AV self-driving transit bus, which is reported to be North America's first fully operational heavy duty autonomous transit bus.

From world exploration to safer commuting, Torsus has quickly adapted the design of its Praetorian 4x4 bus to the needs of different users. Its latest adaptation is sure to make children grumble: a 4x4 school bus that could eliminate all snow days.

The German Aerospace Center has revealed a working prototype of a multi-use urban mobility and logistics vehicle called U-Shift, which is made up of an electric U-shaped base platform that's used to ferry around various pod modules.

When disaster strikes, the power often goes out, and it may be a good while before it's restored. Toyota and Honda start testing the Moving e system this month, a fuel cell bus designed to serve as a mobile power source for disaster relief.

Hundreds of miles from the nearest village, the last thing anyone needs is a highly contagious disease. Torsus has launched a solution to keep remote operations smooth in the COVID-19 era, adding self-distancing pod seating to its Praetorian 4x4 bus.

With the pandemic sidelining its sister tourism business, Mybushotel turns to selling school bus campers. The "B-Hotel" conversions are roomier than camper vans, more mobile than chalets, and filled with features like rooftop decks and smart TVs.

All Nippon Airways is collaborating with SB Drive, Advanced Smart Mobility and BYD to test an autonomous electric bus at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, Japan. The trial starts today and will run until the end of the month.

With an eye on clearer skies, the Chilean government has now opened what is billed as the first electric bus corridor in Latin America, which will now serve as one of the main routes in the city of Santiago's transport network.

The Praetorian Overlander promises to be a stylish off-grid shelter capable of bursting through rivers and grinding over sliding mountains of toothy rock to reach whatever never-before-typed set of coordinates you're heading for.

Benedetto Bufalino is an artist who turns vehicles into art installations. His latest project transformed an old junkyard bus into a swimming pool.

​Back in 2015, EasyMile launched the EZ10 self-driving people mover, putting the shuttle to work in a Californian business park and a park in Singapore. Now the company has announced an updated version, which focuses on passenger safety and comfort.​