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Right. Let's just have a look at replacing streetcars with buses. It takes about 3 buses to hold the same number of passengers. Maybe 4, but let's be conservative. At around $600-$700k per bus, that would cost roughly 2 million dollars. But then, they last about 12-15 years max, half the life of a streetcar, so double that cost. Then you need to hire another 2 drivers. Let's assume $60-70k/year plus benefits. And let's not forget the amount of space that an additional 2 buses would take on the road. And then you have a few additional costs, like adapting the Bloor/Spadina tunnel for buses. Hmmm..
Public transit is not a left-wing conspiracy
Transit is quickly becoming the main issue in this mayoral election. A few weeks back Rob Ford presented his transportation policy. If you thought Rocco Rossi’s recent announcement takes this city back decades, Rob Ford’s plan goes just as far back and is just as inept. I live in North Yo...
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