ItB次元官网网址檚 the dawn of a new era for VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 tourism industry as the cityB次元官网网址檚 vintage sightseeing buses are being replaced by newer, more eco-friendly forms of transportation.

Tourism Victoria says theyB次元官网网址檙e retiring the older, double-decker buses B次元官网网址� including a Leyland Routemaster that dates back to 1959 B次元官网网址� in favour of a new generation of fuel-efficient Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 buses. These new double-deckers are said to be quieter and more comfortable for passengers.

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B次元官网网址淲e loved those old buses and know that many people who rode them did as well. They have a fascinating charm from playing an important role in transportation history, which is why weB次元官网网址檙e happy to preserve at least some of them for ceremonial functions.B次元官网网址�

The Victoria HarbourCats baseball club has already hinted that they will be incorporating at least one of the old buses into a newly redesigned viewing area and group outing option for next season.

This past week marked the end of service for eight of the buses, which had served the Capital Region for decades. Starting Saturday, all tours on Sightseeing VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Hop-On Hop-Off CitySights will be on the new vehicles.

In addition to the HarbourCats, Wilson says the old buses could be used in parades or parked as displays during special events. Other buses will be made available to interested collectors from around the world.

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