(06 Oct 2019, 10:51 pm)streetdeckfan Is it just me that thinks it's a bit hypocritical that GNE can go on about how they're investing all this money in new buses that are better for the environment, and still acquire 15 year old examples for scholars services?
Sure, they're better than what they're replacing, but not by that much.
Would it not make more sense to invest in some newer vehicles (they don't even have to be brand new) than keep buying vehicles that are on their last legs?
In my opinion you’ve answered your point. Scholars services (1 run in & 1 run out), not being bought for front line services. 33 brand new buses (if the streetdecks come) don’t come cheap removing some of the oldest buses from front line services, not forgetting in most cases adding WiFi and usb charging in the process.
(06 Oct 2019, 10:51 pm)streetdeckfan Is it just me that thinks it's a bit hypocritical that GNE can go on about how they're investing all this money in new buses that are better for the environment, and still acquire 15 year old examples for scholars services?
Sure, they're better than what they're replacing, but not by that much.
Would it not make more sense to invest in some newer vehicles (they don't even have to be brand new) than keep buying vehicles that are on their last legs?
In my opinion you’ve answered your point. Scholars services (1 run in & 1 run out), not being bought for front line services. 33 brand new buses (if the streetdecks come) don’t come cheap removing some of the oldest buses from front line services, not forgetting in most cases adding WiFi and usb charging in the process.
