Edmonton spent millions on electric buses that are not roadworthy

https://www.rebelnews.com/edmonton_spent_millions_on_electric_buses_that_are_not_roadworthy

One Calgary city councillor has urged his colleagues to press pause on developing its own fleet.

The City of Edmonton has left taxpayers on the hook for a $60 million boondoggle in which three-quarters of their electric buses don’t work.

Although 6% of its 1,000-bus fleet is electric, most are inoperable with poor immediate prospects for parts to fix them, reported the Edmonton Journal.

“Parts are not available to properly run their buses […] it’s very problematic,” said Steve Bradshaw, president and business agent for Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569, which represents Edmonton workers in operations, maintenance and security.