Škoda 706 RTO


Škoda 706 RTO is an urban bus produced by bus manufacturer Karosa and Škoda in Czechoslovakia between 1958 and 1972. It was succeeded by Karosa ŠM 11 in 1964.

Construction features

706 RTO is built on frame of Škoda 706 trucks. Engine is placed in front next to driver, and rear axle is propelled by long driveshaft. On the right side are two doors. The interior is furnished with leatherette seats.

Production and operation

Serial production of the Škoda 706 RTO began in 1958, and continued until 1972.
From 1959 to 1986 the bus was also produced under licence in Poland by Jelcz factory as Jelcz 043 .
Škoda 706 RTO is no longer operated by any public transport authorities, but many of them are operated as historical vehicles. The last Škoda 706 RTO used in public transport in Prague was retired in 1978.

Historical vehicles

As many Škoda 706 RTO buses still exist, the following list is not complete.
Czech Republic
Slovakia: