@analyticflying@central01000011 Talks cheap.
Thereβs a right and wrong time to buy new equipment.
Get it wrong you can find yourself in a world of trouble.
Conservative is good in the face of market conditions.
Transport is a difficult business.
Read the market and adapt.
@analyticflying@central01000011 Add to that investment in new equipment.
However they choose to finance.
Lease or buy?
The task of keeping a strong balance sheet is huge.
Iβm not an economist.
Itβs obvious QF has some clever heads amongst them.
Like it/them or not.
@central01000011 See the speed jump NOT THE PEDESTRIAN.
Currently we need to be very mindful of kids on electric bikes and scooters.
Theyβre quick and noiseless.
True story.
I was on The Northern Rd recently 80kpm.
Doing my thing, got passed by an electric bike π
Yup ok see ya.
@central01000011 Situational awareness.
People have been taught to pass the driving test.
Not how to drive.
That includes HV drivers.
That is a big concern.
Glad my days are numbered.
@analyticflying@central01000011 Correct me if Iβm wrong.
Once price rises to a point.
Ticket and service prices will be affected? β¬οΈ
User pays.
Fuel is going to be a volatile commodity for a while.
Itβs 1 component of the business.
Labour/Inflation 2nd component.
3 Equipment costs R&M.
@analyticflying@central01000011 Diesel is on the rise again.
Locally.
Not sure about Aviation fuel?
Iβd think that those responsible for hedging would waiting with bated breath.
Big companies that can hedge will be monitoring price.
Fools rush in.
Strong balance sheets show resilience β
@central01000011 Thatβs another one π
My Toyota has it all.
IMO ABS is great.
Not enough people have the proper training on how it works.
Donβt start me on untrained driving. π₯΅
@central01000011 Work vehicle is the same.
Too old.
The newer vehicles in the fleet have it (Volvo).
Itβs one of many safety features in late model vehicles along ABS, cameras inside and out,EBS that are a must these days.
Adds a lot to the bill when buying new gear.