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Electric bus trials 'virtue signalling of the highest order', says MHK

Eyebrows raised after cost of vehicles revealed

Trialling electric busses on the Isle of Man has been labelled 'virtue signalling of the highest order'.

That's from Douglas North MHK John Wannenburgh after it was revealed the e-Bus currently being tested during TT would cost in the region of £500,000 to purchase.

The Chair of the Climate Transformation Board highlighted on social media it can do up to 200-miles before needing to recharge.

But Mr Wannenburgh thinks there's more important things to be spending on first:

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