Who invented the first engine powered bus?

It's difficult to pinpoint a single inventor of the first engine-powered bus, as the development of buses was a gradual process with contributions from several individuals and companies. However, a key figure in this development is Gottlieb Daimler, who is credited with inventing the first internal combustion engine, which paved the way for the creation of engine-powered vehicles, including buses.

Here's a more detailed timeline:

* 1886: Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach built the first gasoline-powered automobile.

* 1895: Carl Benz built the first motorbus in Mannheim, Germany. However, this bus was limited to a small capacity and only used for short distances.

* Early 1900s: Various companies around the world started developing and building buses, including Daimler, Benz, and others.

* 1905: The first double-decker bus was introduced in London.

So, while Gottlieb Daimler didn't directly build the first bus, his invention of the internal combustion engine was a crucial foundation for the development of motorized buses. The creation of the first actual bus is often attributed to Carl Benz.