In 2017, Shenzhen completed the transition (转变) of its bus fleet to 100% electric buses. Do people like electric buses? Here are some people's opinion on them.
Huang Xi, a passenger
I seldom took the bus before. The bus used gas and it made big noises and smelt bad. You know the traffic in Shenzhen is always busy so I always felt sick when I was on it. Here comes the electric bus. It is quiet and doesn't have an unpleasant smell. With it, I don't have to drive when I go out now.
Li Guo, a bus driver
The electric bus is easy to drive. But there is a problem. It takes about one hour and a half to be full-charged (充满电的). That's too long. Sometimes I have to charge the bus during my break so as to complete a single run. It would be much better if the time can be shorter.
Wang Huinong, a manager of the bus company
I think most people will be happy with the change. The city is quieter. People pay the same fare (费用) as before. What's more, electric buses help cut CO2 emissions (排放) by 1.35 million tons per year. The invention of electric vehicles is really great as they are good for our environment.