Torsus Praetorian Addresses COVID Concerns
Yes, even riders in the extreme off-road 4x4 bus need PPE
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The Torsus Praetorian bus—which is powered by a 290-hp MAN diesel engine, has an upgraded heavy-duty MAN chassis, is equipped with Michelin off-road tires, and is capable of driving through 35.4 inches of water—is now addressing the COVID-19 concerns of its passengers.
![Torsus Praetorian](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/ABG/2020-ABG/ppetorsus1.jpg;maxWidth=385)
Sometimes, there just aren’t any roads. (Images: Torsus)
In the conventional configuration the Praetorian has seating for 37. There are double rows of seats on each side and a driver’s seat.
Because of the modular design of the interior, seats can be removed so that there is one per row on each side.
![Praetorian interior](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/ABG/2020-ABG/ppetorsus2.jpg;maxWidth=385)
Note the slots running through the interior.
Then the seat rails are used so a 3.5-mm thick clear plastic protective pod can be slotted in place for each seating position and affixed.
![Praetorian PPE](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/ABG/2020-ABG/ppetorsus3.jpg;maxWidth=720)
A PPE pod per passenger.
When the pandemic is gone, then the pods can be removed and the seats replaced.
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