Company can't even close small orders in the US - bad signFor all the talk the company has made about growing sales in the US it is very concerning when they can't even secure a small 2 bus order. I'm getting really tired of William Trainer and John Lagourgue pulling the wool over everyone's eyes. Things aren't as rosy as they would like you to believe.
Capital Area Transit System San Marcos, Texas, July 30, 2020 board meeting.
Item 10 (D) Update on Pre-Authorized Bus Procurements, Consideration/Action on cancellation of contract two (2) 30-ft buses from Alliance Bus Group aka Grande West for non-performance and to re-issue a contract to Creative Bus Sales for two (2) 32-ft EZ Rider buses
Update on Pre-authorized Bus Procurements, Consideration/Action upcoming Bus Procurements Mr. Marsh reported On July 30, 2019 we issued a purchase order to Alliance Bus Group for two (2) thirtyfoot buses for San Marcos in the amount of $777,838.86. Despite repeated inquiries we have been unable to secure a schedule for the buses to be built and the company appears to show signs of instability. He recommends that PO be canceled for non-performance so that we do not risk the use of the funds by the grant expiring prior to the receipt of the buses. He indicated that in n consultation with the City of San Marcos we will order similar units from the State of Georgia Mass Transit Buy board. After discussion, the following motion was made: To authorize staff to cancel Purchase Order 2019-019 to Alliance Bus Group for non-performance in delivery and production of two (2) thirty foot transit buses and to issue a subsequent purchase order for similar buses under the Georgia Mass Transit Buy board in substitution of the cancelled order.
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So they can't even fill a TWO bus order, and think they are going to get huge growth in the US market?