<The skybus needs one person in responsibility to bite the bullet. Once a full-scale project is built, the concept will get greater acceptance. In this first project, we should be prepared for setbacks and be willing to learn through them. If we are afraid of setbacks right from the outset, we will be doomed to continue importing technology.>
Sure, but for heaven's sakes dont make silly mistakes while testing like regreasing tracks which should have stayed degreased and not fixing doors firmly for test runs etc ! Skybus may have only itself to blame for the lack of acceptance of its technology. It needs to position its technology as clearly as possible in the vast universe of urban transportation solutions. Which one is its real competitor? Then it has to find a customer in India or abroad to whom it can make the crucial first sale. Looking for godfathers in the Railways or the government or wherever isnt going to get you very far. P.S. The weather beaten state of the Skybus signboard itself has the look of a "loser"! Where is the high tech in making a decent signboard and keeping it ship shape -- at all times?
