Instant Alert: This could be the answer to China's massive traffic problem

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   This could be the answer to China's massive traffic problem by David Choi on Jun 1, 2016, 10:46 AM Advertisement Housing the world's largest population, China is not immune to it's municipal issues, such as traffic jams. One of the most legendary ones included the China National Highway 110 traffic jam, where thousands of vehicles were stuck for 60 miles in a span of ten days.  To resolve this crisis, the TEB Technology Development Company designed the Transit Elevated Bus. The vehicle glides over traffic lanes while transporting 1,200 passengers in elevated compartments. Here's what that looks like: via GIPHY So far, five cities in China have contracted with the company to develop tracks for the TEB. Powered by solar energy, the price for each of these buses would run $4.5 million, which is estimated to be just one-sixteenth of the cost of a subway train. Here's another view: via GIPHY Watch the whole video here:   SEE ALSO: This 50-lane traffic jam in China will make you regret ever complaining about your commute   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011