![]() It wasn’t until the 1920s, where buses began to come into operations, but at first, these buses were all powered by electricity. That means not a single diesel bus operated on the streets of Philadelphia. In 1902, when Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company, or PRTC, came to exist, all lines were either rail lines. Overall, I would consider buying a used bus similarly to buying a used car formerly used as a rental - you know it has been driven by a lot of people and each one has driven it differently.PRTC Trackless Trolley operating on route 61, courtesy of The fact that this leaves CNG buses as the only available type of propulsion may limit regional transit systems but does not concern the South Coast Air Quality Management District. In Southern California, due to pollution problems, diesel buses are now verboten. For example, in the wake of the Americans With Disabilities Act, American transit agencies eliminated non-wheelchair accessible buses from their fleet. Government regulations sometimes force transit agencies to dispose of perfectly good vehicles. Indeed, riders of the Hollywood Bowl shuttle in Los Angeles will notice that their buses were formerly operated by Metro, and riders of the Goofy lot parking shuttle at Disneyland will note their buses (and drivers) formerly worked for the Orange County Transportation Authority. Although by the time they are sold buses go through a depreciation equal to 90% or more of their original retail value, it does not mean that they cannot continue to operate.
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