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search Iveco Indcar Mago 2 midibus in Jyväskylä, Finland Early
version of a midibus, the Bedford JJL Two Optare Solo midibuses
A Hino Rainbow midibus  A midibus is a classification of single-
decker minibuses which are generally larger than a traditional
minibus but smaller than a full-size single decker and can be
anywhere between 8 metres (26 ft 3 in) and 11 metres (36 ft
1 in) long. While used in many parts of the world, the midibus
is perhaps most common in the United Kingdom, where operators
have found them more economical, and to have a sufficient number
of seats compared to full size single-decker buses.  Midibuses
are often designed to be light weight to save on diesel fuel
(e.g. smaller wheels than on larger buses), making them not as
durable as heavier 'full size' buses. Some midibuses, such as
the Scania OmniTown, are heavier and therefore more durable.
Recently Europe has seen the introduction of the Alexander
Dennis Enviro300 and VDL SB20