They were going to produce hydrogen at night using excess power from PGV but they decided the lower Puna Lunatics would put up such a disinformation campaign and fight it for years in court that they just gave up.
The county took possession of the 1st double decker in May 2011.
" The double-decker bus is not just a first for Hawaii County’s Mass Transit Agency, it is a first for the entire state. The 14 foot tall bus (The Alexander Dennis Enviro500) can seat 89 passengers, and costs just under $900,000."
By December of 2011 it was broken down and it took 7 years to repair it.
" Dec 16, 2011, 12:21pm EST
A double-decker bus that shuttles Big Island hotel workers from their homes near Hilo to the Waikoloa Resort and cost $899,000, has been out of service for nearly four weeks while Hawaii County waits for parts to fix the air brakes."
The county took possession of the 1st double decker in May 2011.
" The double-decker bus is not just a first for Hawaii County’s Mass Transit Agency, it is a first for the entire state. The 14 foot tall bus (The Alexander Dennis Enviro500) can seat 89 passengers, and costs just under $900,000."
By December of 2011 it was broken down and it took 7 years to repair it.
" Dec 16, 2011, 12:21pm EST
A double-decker bus that shuttles Big Island hotel workers from their homes near Hilo to the Waikoloa Resort and cost $899,000, has been out of service for nearly four weeks while Hawaii County waits for parts to fix the air brakes."