Barack Obama's Bus Ride To The Future

Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 14:05 [IST]

US President Barack Obama has a huge array of vehicles to choose from. The US President's car, simply called as the Beast is a one of Cadillac that is specially built to protect its VIP occupant. Mr Obama can fly across the globe in his Boeing 747 officially named as the Air Force 1 (Remember the movie?)

The US president's helicopter is named as Marine 1. But a new vehicle was added to US president Barack Obama's fleet when he decided to go on bus tour across the USA. The US secret service bought the bus from Hemphill Brothers Coach Company and worked with the firm in developing the various security features and body armour needed for the US president's bus.

Barack Obama used the bus on a nation wide tour in 2011. He also used the same bus in 2012 during his re-election campaign. The US president's bus is a regular bus in terms of technicalities. It is powered by a 500bhp engine and has two rear axles. What makes this special is its unique features and design. Have an inside look in to Barack Obama's bus in the photo feature below.

Have an inside view of US president Barack Obama's bus in the photo feature.

Price $1.1 Million

The US President's bus is said to be worth $1.1 million. The US Secret Service had bought 2 such buses, one for the president and another for the 2012 Republican presidential candidate.

Which One Is Better?

Here is an interesting image of the Air Force One along with the Bus. Which one do you like most?

Puncture Proof Tyres

The president's bus is equipped with puncture proof tyres.

Tinted Windows

The bus has midnight black tinted windows that will provide US president the necessary privacy while traveling.

Bullet Proof Wind Shield

Barack Obama is seen here in the front cabin of the bus that is protected by a heavy bullet proof wind shield.

Communication Hub

The US president's bus is also a communication hub with a special area for press conferences.

Fully Protected

Barack Obama's bus is always followed by a fleet of Secret Service agents.

Here I Ride

Barack Obama is seen here entering the bus after landing in an airport.

Bomb Proof

The US President's bus has all the necessary equipment to protect the president from bombs, such as jammers, under body protection and much more.

Longer Partnership

Barack Obama got the bus when his popularity was going down. After a successful re-election Obama can now make use of this bus for four more years.

Can I Relax Now?

The bus has a private bed room and bathroom for the president. Mr Obama appears to be taking a nap during his long country wide bus ride.

Is Obama Driving The Bus?

We have right hand drive vehicles in India and a casual glance at this image will make you think he is actually driving the bus.

Does This Bus Have A Weak Spot?

A close-up view of Barack Obama's Bus. Do you spot any exposed nerves?

Is the Bus Stuck?

Be it America or India, finding a good Bus driver can always be an issue!

A Terrorist's Nightmare

A graphic layout of the US president's bus. What would a terrorist think when he gets access to this image?

The US President's million dollar bus is fitted with so many protective equipment. Don't you think the Indian President also needs to get something similar? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.