Benz motorized bus.

In 1895 Benz & Cie. built the world’s first two buses which ushered in the era of motorized local public transport. They operated on the Siegen – Netphen – Deuz route in the Siegerland in western Germany – but only for a few weeks because incessant rain had made the roads impassable. The originals no longer exist.

• Cylinders 1
• Displacement 162 cu in
• Output 5 hp (3.7 kW)
• at engine speed 600/min
• Top speed 12 mph
• Seats 8