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Queensland premier criticised for scrapping electric bus order

Original: This is the f-wit who cancelled an order for electric buses in SE Queensland and ordered diesel jobs instead. Just in ti

Queensland's Premier David Crisafulli is facing backlash for cancelling an order for electric buses in South East Queensland and switching to diesel instead. Critics say the decision is badly timed amid diesel supply shortages and rising prices, pointing to estimates that each electric bus would have saved around $275,000 over its lifetime compared with diesel.

Why now: The fuel cost and supply concerns make the reversal look like an expensive mistake, fuelling criticism of the state government's climate and transport choices.

David CrisafulliQueensland GovernmentSouth East Queensland

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• This is the f-wit who cancelled an order for electric buses in SE Queensland and ordered diesel jobs instead. Just in time for the diesel shortage and price hikes. The electric versions save an estimated $275,000 per bus over their lifetime compared to diesel. Premier David… · Cloudslave@aus.social · 6

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