THE MONO SHELTER RANGE
We understand that making public transport better is the single best way to increase its use. Safe, well-maintained bus shelters with clear passenger information are an important step in making sustainable journeys a viable alternative to private vehicles. Our experience as bus shelter manufacturers and innovators, supplying, installing, maintaining and managing bus stop infrastructure means we are uniquely well-placed to understand the priorities of the modern passenger and transport system. We have created the MONO Shelter to be easy to install, simple to maintain and to last for a generation. We believe it is the best bus shelter of its type offering ultimate passenger comfort, safety and convenience: a modern, sustainable, practical, scalable & sustainable transport hub.
Easy to configure for any location, style or transport scheme.
MONO Standard Shelter
MONO Shelters configurable to the exact requirements of each bus stop
MONO Standard Shelter finished with stainless steel legs
Premium upgrade option on the MONO standard shelter
All the flexibility and quality of a standard MONO shelter, finished with premium brushed stainless steel legs
MONO Neighbourhood
Configured for multi-service urban locations and central community bus stops in the heart of suburbs, small towns & villages.
MONO SuperHub
Next generation multi-modal, onwards journey hub ideal for bus stations, main interchange locations & high-traffic premium stops in major towns & cities.
Individually configured, SuperHubs benefit from the very latest innovations to ensure they meet the demands and priorities of modern passengers and transport systems. It’s highly scalable and each design and footprint can be configured to make the switch from active travel to public transport as easy as possible. The SuperHub expands in width and length to create shelters for every possible location to create a common, clear identity from major hubs to minor hubs. The shelter can be customised to suit the requirements of any individual site or bus station. It also allows for enhancement and improvement following its installation, so further amenities can be included as behaviour changes and/or budget becomes available.
From standard cycle parking to e-bike charging, e-scooter banks, and electric car charging facilities, the SuperHub has all the convenience of a Standard or Neighbourhood, including connectivity and intelligent features including Wi-Fi, wireless charging ports, sensor-controlled lighting.
MONO SuperHub & Neighbourhood Shelters
MONO Shelters - Enhanced Options
Lighting Options
Standard mains lighting
Premium mains lighting
Mains or solar powered
Strip, spot & backlighting
Sensor-controlled - ambient & PIR motion triggered
Internal and external options
Formed seats with handles with or without wireless charging
Bench seating with handles
Corner platform seating
Perch seating (internal or external)
Integrated RTI display with audio assistance button
Panel integrated double royal display case
Overhang with lighting (front or rear)
Green‘living’roof (with or without solar panels)
Enhanced wayfinding on hub roof & shelter panels
Map & large format graphics
MONO Shelters Enhanced Options
Panel integrated RTI with Braille-labelled audio assistance button
In-panel, back-lit poster case
Integrated digital poster case for revenue generation RTI can be battery or mains powered
Double Royal (DRU) displays & timetable cases
We supply & install RTPI systems. Pole-mounted, shelter-mounted and large format totems Battery or mains powered.
MONO Haven
Green living roofs offer a multitude of benefits to local communities
By installing sedum green living roofs on bus shelters, local authorities can make a meaningful impact on their cities, paving the way for a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future. Green roofs not only enhance the visual appeal of urban spaces but also offer a range of environmental, social, and economic benefits. Furthermore, they align seamlessly with the sustainability targets of local authorities, making them a strategic choice for councils aiming to meet their green objectives.
The MONO Haven can feature a standard flat roof or our innovative Hub roof design which allows for enhanced branding and route finding. The integration of solar panels powers LED lighting as well as enhancing the sustainability and social value credentials of your public transport infrastructure.
Refurbishing shelters is the ideal time to retrofit a living green roof. After a survey to confirm the structural integrity of the shelter, a ‘green’ roof can be retrofitted to suitable shelters, improving air quality and contributing positively to your environmental and sustainability goals. Read our article on the environmental, financial and social benefits of green living roofs for your transport scheme.
MONO Cycle
For sustainable, active travel schemes and cycle networks.
Robust, durable and high quality, our Mono Cycle shelters are designed to support sustainable, active travel schemes in any location, and especially city and town centres where bicycle theft and vandalism can be a serious deterrent to adoption. Our Mono Cycle shelters provide safe bike parking where it’s needed most. Features include:
Secure cycle parking to lock both frame and wheel.
A range of stand options including Sheffield stands and M profile stands, which can accommodate a wide variety of cycle shapes and sizes, including children’s cycles.
Bicycle and scooter e-charging points.
Protection from the elements including a range of options for roof, side and end panels.
Solar panels (and associated infrastructure – roof or pole mounted).
Ecological features such as a green ‘living’ roof (sedum planted) or planters.
Bus Shelter Refurbishment
The results will be clear to see - for passengers & your bottom line
Refurbishing bus shelters is more than just a practical solution; it’s a step toward environmental, economic, and community advancement. We can work together to modernise your transit infrastructure – sustainably and affordably. We have a specialist bus shelter refurbishment team that delivers stunning results without the need for full replacement. Our approach is both environmentally friendly and financially savvy, helping local authorities and organisations save costs while making a positive impact on the planet.
Why Choose Refurbishment?
1.Like New Appearance: Our expert treatments can restore your shelters to look as good as new.
2.Eco-Friendly: Reduce waste, conserve resources, and lower your carbon footprint by choosing refurbishment over replacement.
3.Significant Cost Savings: Avoid the high expense of purchasing and installing new shelters.
4.Extended Lifespan: Increase the durability and functionality of your existing structures.
Enhance with a Green Living Roof
We can also retrofit bee-friendly green roofs, where suitable, to contribute to biodiversity and promote sustainability.
MONO Neighbourhood
4-Bay with green living Hub roof, individual seats with wireless charging tables and integrated poster case
The MONO Concept
A modular, adaptable shelter system designed with eco DNA to provide improved passenger comfort & experience, for any passenger, for any journey, for any transport scheme. The system can take a standard form or be enhanced to the Hub design providing more passenger functionality & information options. All options use the same key components.
MONO Standard Shelter - 2-5 bay, 4 roof type
(flat, flat green, barrel vault, pitched)
MONO Neighbourhood - 2-4 bay, advanced Hub roof
MONO Superhub - multi-bay for bus stations/interchanges
MONO Cycle & MONO Haven Green Living Roofs
Two post pitches - standard (1.175m) and wide (1.375m)
Two Headroom heights - standard (2.1m) and cycle (2.4m)
Four Panel Types - polycarbonate, aluminium (solid or perforated) & glass
Configurable access options - open/enclosed, front & rear entry, cantilever, quarter, half and full end panels.
Blueprint of a MONO
Modern design with subtly superior features. Our Mono shelters not only look outstanding but have an outstanding build quality and all the features needed to satisfy the needs of the modern public transport network - passenger comfort, security and convenience - whilst protecting your investment and supporting your aspirations:
Connected and intelligent features such as sensor-lighting, WiFi, wireless charging, e-charging for bikes scooters and Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI).
Colour-matched enhanced branding options, and contrasting mid-rails and seat to assist visually impaired passengers Futureproofing built in with cabling channels & universal-fit options to retrofit.
Sustainability and eco-credentials that align with local authority Net Zero and Social Value targets.
Low-maintenance, concealed fixings which are less susceptible to vandalism, thoughtfully configured for each location and every location.
Revenue generation options such as digital advertising panels.
Configurable & Customisable
MONO shelters are built on the same blueprint, with standard size and width ‘bay’ options which means you can configure the length & width to suit the scale of your requirements, as well as adapting the functionality to meet the needs of passengers in any location and any stage of their journey.
Universal-fit accessories and options are built to the same high-quality standards. Our designers can configure shelters that meet your exact requirements and if your needs change after installation, you can easily modify or upgrade shelters with accessories and options from our range - all designed for retrofitting onto the MONO framework.
Sustainability & Social Value
We are actively working towards Net Zero by 2050 and choose to work with suppliers who share this commitment. We aim to reduce the overall carbon footprint of our products and operations alongside working towards establishing the embodied carbon status of our products.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND LONGEVITY
Our shelters and bus stop poles are constructed from durable extruded aluminium billett, designed for long life and ease of maintenance. From 2025, they will exclusively be made using 100% recycled aluminium from one of Europe’s leading sustainable aluminium mills, whose goal by mid-2025 is for 100% of power used in their production to come from renewable energy sources - mainly solar).
WASTE REDUCTION & CIRCULAR ECONOMY PRACTICES
We prioritise recycling and modular design. Our manufacturing facility and offices send zero waste to landfill, metal waste is re-used or recycled and in the past 2 years we have reduced packaging by 40%, including a 62% reduction in single-use plastics. Shelters are modular, allowing components to be reused or repurposed, supporting circular economy goals.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLES
Many of our shelters operate entirely on renewable energy and battery power, incorporating solar panels, PIR sensor lighting, and wireless charging for mobile phones. By 2025, all our facilities will be powered by renewable energy.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
We integrate green roof technology to enhance biodiversity, support pollinators, and contribute to climate change mitigation. Additionally, a percentage of contract values from long-term projects is allocated to local and national conservation initiatives.
EMISSION REDUCTION & SUPPLY CHAIN IMPROVEMENTS
We source materials locally (UK and European suppliers), use Euro 6 diesel vehicles. We are also preparing to conduct
Scope 3 Carbon Auditing for our value chain.
SOCIAL VALUE
We are committed to increasing the social value our business creates in our local area and in the communities served by our customers.
Oxfordshire County Council recently asked Externiture to assist on a multiple-site install of bus shelters and associated works. From the initial conversation with the team through to the delivery of the final shelters, the service and communication have been second to none. With an ongoing programme of S106 works and other maintenance matters to work through, having a supplier we can rely on helps immeasurably.
Technical Lead – Bus Infrastructure
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