Thursday, 12 June 2014, 8:05 pm Press Release: NZ Bus
NZ Bus disappointed
NZ Bus is disappointed with the
announcement by Greater Wellington Regional Council today
confirming that trolley buses will be phased out in
2017.
NZ Bus Chief Executive Officer Zane Fulljames
comments “It does not appear that all options to retain
some or all of the trolley services have been adequately
considered, particularly as the city moves towards
implementation of the transport spine in
2022.”
Nevertheless, Mr Fulljames continues, “NZ Bus
supports the move to a fully electric future, provided there
is an appropriate recognition that electric technologies are
still immature and the timing pf the implementation is
critical.
We look forward to working closely with the
council to implement these fleet plans as the plans to
integrate the network, ticketing and fares in the coming
years.”
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