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Old November 30th 08, 08:59 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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On Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:35:58 -0800 (PST), Mr Thant
wrote:

(though that makes wonder how the BorisBus will be contracted, given
there's surely only going to be one manufacturer of them)


Because it'll be a bulk purchase either by TfL or the bus companies,
it'll probably go out to tender. This is a rather different situation
than taxis, where a lot of drivers also own their vehicle and can thus
purchase whatever they feel like so long as it fits the spec.

Neil

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