Comments on: Video: Minister On 30 Electric Buses Ordered

By: conspiracytheory

conspiracytheory — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:22:32 +0000

And let us not forget a YEAR (!) to build charging stations! (A year to wire in a fuse panel and and bunch of extension cords)

By: sandgrownan

sandgrownan — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:45:29 +0000

We don’t have any money, so it remains to be seen what “deal” was struck.

You know, just know, the operators will find something to whine about.
Don’t need mechanics – just someone to replace brakes and tyres.

I don’t think the PLP are capable of thinking beyond the end of the week.

By: Joe Bloggs

Joe Bloggs — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:55:18 +0000

30 new buses from China.

No mention of how many millions of dollars we borrowed for that shopping spree.

No mention of retraining time for operators.

No mention of retraining time for mechanics.

Let’s all be proud that the PLP government went shopping and not think about the consequences.

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 03:38:56 +0000

You’re wrong.
Electric buses are far more reliable and require little to no maintenance when being compared to a combust engine power vehicle.
Electric vehicles typically have four main moving part while and engine can have hundreds.
When a part or a combination of multiply ones used all day everyday, that ware and tare while eventually lead to deterioration and the inevitable malfunction of that component. Then trying to rectify the is made even more difficult because you’ll searching for a broken needle in a pile of needles. Additionally, combust engines require regular oil changes and topping up of coolant.
Why spend more taxpayer money on an ageing Technology when a far more efficient, effective and reliable mode of mass transit is available?

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 03:18:36 +0000

Electric buses are far more reliable and less likely to run into issues when compared to their fossil fuel burning cousins. Electric vehicles typically have no more than 5 moving parts in them while combustion engines can have upwards of 200 moving parts. Less movement of parts means a smaller likelihood of malfunctions due to constant usage.
If a DPT technician was able to get a thorough run down on the maintenance, which is very minimal for electric vehicles then I expect there to be minimal issues with these buses.
You’re more likely to run into a technical issues when dealing with electric vehicles, although I expect that to be minimal as well.

By: Mixitup

Mixitup — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:19:50 +0000

That elevated mirror on the right-side will last all but 10 minutes on Bermuda roads.

By: puzzled

puzzled — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:37:01 +0000

Twenty minutes from St.George to Crawl.
Then they go on strike.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:58:27 +0000

Golden dragon? Is that a Chinese restaurant chain?

By: LOL - the real one

LOL - the real one — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:34:45 +0000

The contract was awarded to a county with major human rights violations! Where ethnic prison labor is used to manufacture solar panels and other green items.

Too funny! Government cannot keep diesel-powered buses running but they will keep electric buses that cost 2+ times more on the road? HAHAHA! Oh, before we forget:

Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Sunday
Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Saturday
Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday
Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday
Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday
Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday
Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday
Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Monday

Nothing like having an expensive asset sitting around collecting dust.