The unexpected removal of 1,200 Lion Electric buses from service due to a recent fire in Montreal has caused a stir among Quebec parents. This morning, many parents found themselves scrambling to make alternate arrangements for their children’s transportation with the sudden absence of these buses.
Caroline Namwera, a parent of two children at Hampstead Elementary, shared her experience of having to walk her kids to school due to the bus disruption. While inconvenient, she noted that the safety of the children was paramount.
Several parents took to social media to express mixed reactions to the situation. Some criticized the timing of the safety inspection announcement, feeling that they were given inadequate notice to make alternative plans, while others emphasized the importance of prioritizing safety over convenience.
Shweta Raina, whose child attends kindergarten at Hampstead Elementary, highlighted the challenges faced by families without alternative transportation options. Despite the inconvenience, she acknowledged the efforts being made to ensure the safety of the children.
Questions have also been raised about the readiness of the electric bus fleet to handle the demands of school transportation. While some parents emphasized the importance of safety regardless of the type of buses used, others urged for better communication and preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Overall, parents expressed their concern for the safety of their children and emphasized the need for effective planning and communication in managing such unexpected disruptions.
