ClydeCoaster
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I’ve seen some comment and discussion here and there on various threads about the quality and reliability of certain bus models being offered in the market place today, but can’t find anywhere that focuses on it, and I’m curious as to the comparisons of certain types. For example, I’ve read (often flippant) comments, mainly on social media posts and particularly surrounding the relaunch of routes or new fleets, that Yutongs are “Chinese rubbish”.
I know that many, probably most of us, are enthusiasts or regular passengers - therefore have a perception - and some of us are operators/drivers/mechanics/buyers – therefore have a first hand knowledge or at least an economic argument.
So I’ll kick off the debate by asking what the general thought train is on Yutong offerings? Are they “Chinese rubbish”, or is that coming from the uninitiated because they wear a Chinese badge? From a passenger perspective on the McGill’s network I’ve found the E12s to be pretty solid, with quite an impressive range. Granted, some seem to have standard-issue seats which make for an uncomfortable time on long journeys, but not all.
In comparison I’ve found the few BYD/ADL EVs I've travelled on to be pretty shocking in terms of being total rattleboxes at less than 6 months old, which I see seems to be a common gripe on this forum.
I’ve not been on any of the new Wright EV offerings, or the Volvo BZL/MCV (though I have been on a few new B8RLE/Evoras which seem very tight indeed), but I’d be curious to hear the thoughts and opinions of what’s out there.
I know that many, probably most of us, are enthusiasts or regular passengers - therefore have a perception - and some of us are operators/drivers/mechanics/buyers – therefore have a first hand knowledge or at least an economic argument.
So I’ll kick off the debate by asking what the general thought train is on Yutong offerings? Are they “Chinese rubbish”, or is that coming from the uninitiated because they wear a Chinese badge? From a passenger perspective on the McGill’s network I’ve found the E12s to be pretty solid, with quite an impressive range. Granted, some seem to have standard-issue seats which make for an uncomfortable time on long journeys, but not all.
In comparison I’ve found the few BYD/ADL EVs I've travelled on to be pretty shocking in terms of being total rattleboxes at less than 6 months old, which I see seems to be a common gripe on this forum.
I’ve not been on any of the new Wright EV offerings, or the Volvo BZL/MCV (though I have been on a few new B8RLE/Evoras which seem very tight indeed), but I’d be curious to hear the thoughts and opinions of what’s out there.