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Posted by RTS_book on Wed Apr 22 16:52:28 2009, in response to Re: Millennium Transit Services, posted by busdude2 on Wed Apr 22 16:29:00 2009. Disagree on what? I've never said they didn't suffer any problems in Jersey, you just haven't given concrete evidence that they have. Nor has anyone, for that matter - which is why I left the chapter as saying neither MTS or NJT would comment on why the order was cancelled, instead of providing vague or possibly false information.Internet rumors, especially from "drivers," are interesting - one had previously claimed 4101 and 4201 carried serial numbers from the aborted NYCTA hybrid RTS', but conveniently "gave the figures to a friend" and had no means to contact him to acquire the information again. Turns out he was lying through his spincter - data I've since acquired has proved otherwise - so you can see why I'm trying to verify this as best I can. When it comes to discerning 'research' from 'rumor,' the Internet proves to be a fickle beast. I'd love to hear specifics, as no bus (re: NO BUS) is perfect, but just saying "problems" or "electrics" is rather vague, especially when other fleets haven't reported any problems of the same nature. Ken S had suggested a more likely scenario some time ago - MTS didn't have the funds to purchase parts for a 200-something-odd bus order, and NJT would only fork over money once said order was complete. Subsequent customers (re: Texas A&M) were from private customers that could pay up front, and surprise! - the order was fulfilled. |
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