BUS2Talk: The seat of the future – What do customers really want?

Guest: Stephan Stieglauer, Co-CEO, Franz Kiel GmbH / KIEL Seating Solutions

At BUS2BUS, we believe that bus design and amenities play an important role in changing the image of bus travel in the public eye – and we have a name for it: Fresh Travel. The passenger seat, whether it is used only briefly in public transport or for longer periods on long-distance trips, is an important aspect of bus comfort and design. As part of the bus interior, the seat conveys a sense of well-being to passengers. Stephan Stieglauer, co-CEO at Franz Kiel Seating, is convinced that we can use it to leverage a much broader impact on travelers.

Although low weight is an essential requirement for e-vehicle interiors, the focus goes beyond the lightest seats on the market to concentrate on new trends in the interdependence between bus and seat. We want to take you on a journey in the seat of the future. One megatrend is the tech seat that lets passengers use a noise-cancelling mode to create more privacy. But along with privacy, there is a noticeable improvement in terms of digital convenience and physical comfort.

The personalized travel experience: In this episode, you can learn about what will be possible on a pleasure or business trip in the future. So make yourself comfortable and enjoy the audio journey!

A note for all non German-speaking listeners: this episode is only available in German.