You probably thought I was going to talk about nobody talking to each other on the bus, but not this time.
I was standing on the street today waiting for my bus and I realized that the buses that were driving by or stopping were rather quiet. Then it hit me. Plastered all over the side of the bus are the words HYBRID/ELECTRIC. It never occurred to me that King County Metro would go green. Good for them!
Posted by: DebS Date posted: Wed Apr 23 12:23:34 2008
Message: I really wish we had those here too. I take the bus every day, and although I'm doing my part to help the environment that way, it still would be nice to know that the busses I'm taking are more eco-friendly.
I remember reading that the ones here in SF cost $480K each. Somehow the kids have figured out a way of disabling them and they stop in the middle of the route.
It's very rare that I take a diesel bus. I usually ride the electric ones or, as they were known in Philadelphia, "trackless trolleys". My favorites are still the real trolleys that run along Market Street, right in front of where I live.
Posted by: Denise Date posted: Tue Apr 22 22:25:57 2008
Message: Good for them! That will greatly improve the air quality. Bus exhaust is so noticeable while walking down the street.
