EARLIER THIS WEEK WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THE SIX LATEST A-R-T BUSES TO ARRIVE IN ALBUQUERQUE. NOW, THE MAYOR’S OFFICE SAYS SOME OF THOSE BUSES HAVE PROBLEMS, INCLUDING CRACKED REAR EXTERIOR PANELS AND LEAKING AXLE HUBS. ALSO, THE BUS COMPANY HAD SAID ALL 20 VEHICLES WOULD BE IN ALBUQUERQUE BY FEBRUARY 22ND.HOWEVER, ONLY 16 ARE ACTUALLY HERE.
LAWRENCE RAEL, THE CITY’S CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, SAYS “WE ARE LEFT WITH LITTLE CHOICE BUT TO START EXPLORING OTHER OPTIONS” WHEN IT COMES TO WHO WILL PROVIDE THE BUSES FOR A-R-T.
