Morons
The claim ‘New and Improved’ has always drawn scepticism, how can you improve something if its new? It can only be one or the other.
And here’s the proof. The state government is about to roll out $86M worth of new wheelchair friendly trams. They’re new and definitely NOT improved:
Before:
Trams could be coupled
128 seated
60 standing
188 total
After:
64 seated
109 standing
173 total
Argument:
TransAdelaide general manager Bill Watson said, “There would be plenty of room for passengers to stand and the new trams would have air-conditioning and heating, he said. Capacity would be monitored and extra services could be scheduled if needed.”
However…
However, Mr Watson said there were no plans to alter service patterns and boomgate times would not alter.
See! No improvements here; twice as likely to be standing and no fresh air. Oh and every chance there'll have to be more drivers on shift and increased rail traffic for residents and road users to tolerate.
And here’s the proof. The state government is about to roll out $86M worth of new wheelchair friendly trams. They’re new and definitely NOT improved:
Before:
Trams could be coupled
128 seated
60 standing
188 total
After:
64 seated
109 standing
173 total
Argument:
TransAdelaide general manager Bill Watson said, “There would be plenty of room for passengers to stand and the new trams would have air-conditioning and heating, he said. Capacity would be monitored and extra services could be scheduled if needed.”
However…
However, Mr Watson said there were no plans to alter service patterns and boomgate times would not alter.
See! No improvements here; twice as likely to be standing and no fresh air. Oh and every chance there'll have to be more drivers on shift and increased rail traffic for residents and road users to tolerate.
posted by Grinder at 7:47 pm
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