ccording to reports in the Cuban press, bus services in Ifavana, the country ' s
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capital of two million people, are to be drastically reduced.
The new measures are the result of a severe shortage of spare parts for the 900-vehicle fleet, largely composed of Ikarus buses, assembled locally in the Giron plant. Political changes in the Soviet Union have led to a reduction in support for Cuba, with oil supplies cut by a third.
The Cuban government has reacted by stepping up its promotion of the bicycle — 500,000 were imported this year from China. Let's hope the weather stays dry.
ce parachutists the Red Devils have taken delivery of a fleet of smart Ford Transit 190 high-roof vans from minibus specialist Whiteacres, which has worked with the fall guys since 1976.
The 12-seat vehicles include a public address system for commentary while the men-in-red drop from the sky. Helmetmounted microphones enable the free falters to talk directly to the audience. If the Hawk were ever pressed into service, the only in-flight comment likely to be intelligible would be a four-letter word , ."Help!" or "What was that red indian's name again?"