German engineers built a bus that switches from road to water in seconds

German Engineers Built a Bus That Transforms From Road Vehicle to Boat Almost Instantly.

This amphibious vehicle is engineered with a sealed hull, reinforced drivetrain, and integrated water propulsion, allowing it to transition from asphalt to river without stopping, switching vehicles, or unloading passengers.

The wheels retract, the propulsion system engages, and the bus operates like a marine vessel while maintaining full steering and stability, all controlled from the same cockpit.

Originally designed for urban tourism, this technology is now being evaluated for flood-prone cities, emergency evacuations, and resilient transportation systems where roads can disappear faster than infrastructure can react.