tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post8765870208649819988..comments2023-12-02T02:39:47.828-08:00Comments on RANTINGS OF A FORMER TRIMET BUS DRIVER: Fed's gonna help Trimet get some more busesAl Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595057345294486478.post-72674856133778134202012-07-25T21:04:51.590-07:002012-07-25T21:04:51.590-07:00"TriMet expects to lower the average age of i...<i>"TriMet expects to lower the average age of its bus fleet to eight years by fiscal year 2020, and have the entire fleet made up of low-floor buses by 2017. By reducing the age of the fleet, TriMet will have more fuel-efficient, cleaner running buses. A younger fleet will also reduce the amount of maintenance needed, lowering repair and upkeep costs."</i><br /><br />Isn't this what I've been saying, over and over and fucking over again, for the last five years?!!!<br /><br />Gee, just think, had TriMet listened to me five years ago - imagine how much money TriMet would have saved in fuel and maintenance expense during that time, plus increased ridership due to more reliable buses!Erik H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14754458674336580085noreply@blogger.com