92 submerged buses to scrapped cars Concerned about prolonged impact of resuming routes Fukushima Oct. 22 5:12
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In Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Kotsu Bus was submerged under the influence of Typhoon No. 19, and almost all local buses were temporarily suspended, but at least 92 cars were expected to be scrapped. . Fukushima Kotsu is resuming routes by collecting buses from other areas, but there are concerns over the prolonged impact on civic life.
In Koriyama City, the typhoon No. 19 flooded the tributaries of the Abukuma River flowing through the city, and nearly 60% of the 160 buses of Fukushima Kotsu that had stopped in the garage near the river were submerged. .
The company inspected the car body in detail and found that at least 92 cars were expected to be scrapped due to problems found in the engine.
Due to the impact of this typhoon, approximately 70 routes in Koriyama City were temporarily suspended, but more than half of the 44 routes are scheduled to resume by 23rd.
Fukushima Kotsu is also considering collecting buses from other areas and purchasing new buses, but there are no prospects for full resumption, and there are concerns over the prolonged impact on civic life The