What are the counters on bus wheels?
Question
On the back wheel of a bus, there is a counter – a small box with numbers. If they are counting, what is the purpose?Mario, Camberwell
Answer
** Definitive **Name: Mark, Crystal Palace
Qualification: My company changes tyres on buses
Answer: It’s called a hubometer and it records the mileage of the vehicle. It’s a mechanical back-up in case anything goes wrong with the electrics.