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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

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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.