Full-Flat Bus Dreams Decade of Engineering
This details the decade-long journey of Kochi Ekimae Kanko to revolutionize long-distance travel by developing Japan's first full-flat overnight bus. To overcome the financial challenge of reduced seating capacity, the company utilized vertical cabin space to create a unique two-tier bunk system that maintains high passenger volume.
It highlights how the developers challenged the industry assumption that lie-flat seats were illegal by working directly with regulators to establish new safety guidelines. Beyond technical innovation, the narrative serves as a business lesson on identifying…
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