Concerns on bendy buses being listened to

Publication Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2013  08:38


Good progress is being made in determining if bendy buses are suitable for the Island’s roads.

That’s according to Brendan O’Friel who is acting as the independent assessor during a month long trial of the articulated vehicles.

The trial, which is due to come to an end next week, is looking at a number of issues including reliability and safety.

If the buses were introduced they would be used on school routes, saving the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure more than £3 million.

Mr O’Friel, who is the chairman of passenger watchdog TravelWatch, says the public’s concerns are being listened to:

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