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The one in Seattle suffered an axle break on a bridge, slamming into a charter bus. These things are insanely heavy, put through daily stress, and are basicall
by RIMR 8y ago
The one in Seattle suffered an axle break on a bridge, slamming into a charter bus.
These things are insanely heavy, put through daily stress, and are basically maintained by carnies.
Whether they're sinking like brick or eviscerating the sides of buses, it's clear that they don't belong on the road.
Can't they just sunset these stupid things for the sake of the businesses, let wealthy collectors buy the old boats for their own purposes (and at their own risk), and force "Ride the Ducks" (who constantly insists that is not a single entity, despite having the same brand and business model), to purchase modern amphibious tour buses that pass safety regulations.
Surely there would become an immediate demand for a safe, comfortable, maneuverable amphibious vehicle in the wake of a crackdown on these deathtraps.
- projektir 8y agoHmmmmm. And here I was thinking Ride the Ducks could be fun, and a friend recommended it to me some while ago...
- pssflops 8y agoMy wife recently rode one in the lower Wisconsin Dells and the outboard motor blew while they were breaching the water. The tour guide said this was the first it's ever happend. :rolleyes:
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