Bilder av Bybanen krasj / Photos of Bybanen crashes in Bergen

Since the opening of the Bergen Bybanen in June 2010, many cases of crashes and near-misses have been reported. Did you know that the Bybanen (Bergen light rail) has been crashing even before the official opening? Not once, but twice before opening, and many times since!  The first Bybanen crash happened during one of the tests before the official opening. The first crash happened on 7th of June 2010 at around 13:40, Two bybanen...

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Tips on buying a used car/ Tips for kjøp av brukt bil

Choosing your new "used" car So, you're looking to buy a used car. Buying a used car is a great way to save money, and if done right, it can be quite a pleasurable experience. Bear in mind, that used cars come in all shapes and sizes. Technically, a car is considered "used" if it has been driven out of the showroom. This could be the case if it is a demo car or a test drive car. Often, such cars are available for much cheaper than their "new"...

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Bensinpriser i Bergen / petrol prices in Bergen

Prices are available for the following petrol stations; Last updated 04 Mar 07:40 Her er prisene for bensinstasjoner i Bergen: siste oppdatert 04.03.2013   Shell Storetveit (from Google streetview) Shell Storetveit Last updated 4th March 2013 at 07:15 Blyfri 95 Bensin (petrol) 14.54 NOK/Litre Diesel                                13.40...

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Why politicians have no idea

As a petrolhead myself, I am often disgusted at what the policymakers come up with to punish car drivers in Bergen. As I browse through the newspapers, I cannot feel but to be threatened by what those politicians are capable of coming up with to terrorise us motorists.  Cars outside Bygarasjen. This parking house with capacity of  2265 cars might be demolished. Photo from Byavisen Increasing the road tolls? Demolishing the Byparken?...

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