Editorial: The system has worked perfectly - Plattsburgh Press Republican

Nova Bus, like rail-car maker Bombardier and many Canadian manufacturers of a range of products, coveted the rich American marketplace right next door. But governments in the United States have this fervent desire to enrich their own constituencies in the products they buy. Thus, when MTA goes out to purchase buses, it naturally favors companies that have a presence in New York state and can deliver a solid benefit to New Yorkers, as well as top-shelf equipment to users.