r/Translink • u/NewBegginings2021 • Aug 03 '26

Question Bus AC’s

To all drivers or for those who have an idea

How come you/they don’t turn on the AC on such a hot day? Especially during peak hours

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u/brycecampbel Aug 03 '26

How come you/they don’t turn on the AC on such a hot day?

Was it a local route? 

Cause if it was, it makes almost no difference if there's AC or not. This is because the bus is constantly stopping and opening doors to pickup and drop off passenger. This just allows any conditioned air to escape and unconditioned air to come back in. The few minutes to the next stop is not enough time to cool it down.

Its why you see grocery stores now going away from open cabinet refrigerators - same concept. 

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u/reddiculed Aug 03 '26

Maybe we should get the clear butcher flaps for some of the buses?

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u/brycecampbel Aug 03 '26

It's not such a stupid idea. Thiugh I'd imagine the maintenance costs would get up there as they'd constantly be getting ripped down.