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Vapor Bus reports surge in demand for vShield® operator door

The door provides a critical defensive barrier with large safety glass and heavy-duty lower door to protect against assaults or unwanted passenger interactions.

April 8, 2020
Vapor Bus reports surge in demand for vShield® operator door

The vShield door helps maintain consistent temperature in cockpit area with two high-velocity fans to enhance ventilation.

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The vShield door helps maintain consistent temperature in cockpit area with two high-velocity fans to enhance ventilation. Vapor

Vapor Bus International is reporting that it is experiencing a surge in demand for their heavy-duty vShield operator protection door.

The electric Vapor vShield bus operator door provides a critical defensive barrier with large safety glass and heavy-duty lower door to protect against assaults or unwanted passenger interactions. Exclusive vShield features include anti-reflective, anti-glare laminated safety glass that functions as a sneeze guard, glass contoured for unobstructed view to mirrors, an electric window that opens and closes quickly, and a rugged door latch mechanism that eliminates rattles.

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The vShield door helps maintain consistent temperature in cockpit area with two high-velocity fans to enhance ventilation. Designed for easy installation, the vShield operator door is ideal for both new bus and retrofit applications.

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