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["Thomas C. Meggs" <tom AT plik.net>]

Well, that is one issue, but the real problem is running buses with 
street traffic. Or trains for that matter. It's just horrible. There is 
no way to accurately predict train times. Public transit has to be a 
closed system in order to run efficiently.

I'll always remember the first time I went to San Francisco and saw the 
electric wires overhead for buses. I just thought it looked really 
modern and cool.

And sometimes, funny. ;)

http://plik.net/inw/sf_bus.jpg

Regards,
Tom

Victor Minton wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I believe GM was more interested in replacing trolleys with buses, rather
> then selling cars during the great Depression..  Buses were perceived to be
> more flexible, more modern and did not require dedicated lanes in urban
> areas. The overhead electric wires were considered eyesores as well.
>
> Different times,
>
> Vic Minton