SMRT trials MAN double-decker bus

last SG · 2014-09-28T10:05:57+00:00

Now we knew why SMRT only orders 101 Alexander Dennis Enviro 500.I guaranteed this will be a sucessful trial and probably they will order at least 150 units...

Gus.chong SG

SMB5888H
(KJDEP SP)

On 190 today (Debut)!

wsy1234 SG

one of the or the only one super super comfortable coach like DD bus in singapore public bus history.very quiet powerful turbo engine and hope SMRT or LTA buy more of it, 300 of them?

TIB429E SG

one of the or the only one super super comfortable coach like DD bus in singapore public bus history.very quiet powerful turbo engine and hope SMRT or LTA buy more of it, 300 of them?

7777Y leh? haha

I find the legroom for the seats above middle axles wide..unlike ADL..

Anyway, some observations..

SMB5007J (6:30PM)
SMB3503G (6:35PM)
SMB3505B (6:38PM)
SMB1462D (6:47PM)
TIB800R (6:58PM) ; Not much standees
TIB1214B (7:01PM)
TIB828L (7:04PM)
SMB5888H (7:14PM), by right bus wasn't suppose to be behind 828L..
~~ BAT : 7mins | 12mins ~~

wsy1234 SG

7777 bulid from volvo classic which is the same as the wright DD so not really that smooth ride. have you try the 5888 today ?

SMB128B SG

7777Y leh? haha

I find the legroom for the seats above middle axles wide..unlike ADL..

Turned into another roaring beast...

wsy1234 SG

lower deck sitting arrange look like the SD MAN bus. If you have taken the bendy MAN bus and the SD man the in side of the DD man bus is alike. but the sit is no like sbst new buses that good to sit.

SMB315C SG

911 frequency is better than 912

The difference between the different Woodlands Intra-Towns
911 (Ave 2 / Ctr Rd)
AM Peak: 18 buses
AM Off-Peak: 10 buses
PM Peak: 12 buses
PM Off-Peak: 7 buses
-with 25+ crossover trips on SWT 911E from early 0550+ to 1030+, 15+ trips from 1600+ to 2000+
-BSEP enhanced (1 AP)
-Bendies: 4 AP / 1 S2 ; Rigids: 2 AP / 3 S1

912: (Ave 7 / Ctr Rd)
AM Peak: 19 buses
AM Off-Peak: 11 buses
PM Peak: 17 buses
PM Off-Peak: 9 buses
-with 8 crossover trips on SWT 912E from 0622 to 0740, 3 trips from 1815 to 1920
-BSEP enhanced (912P)
-Bendies: 7 AP / 1 S1 / 3 S2 ; Rigids: 2 AP

913: (Circle / Ctr Rd)
AM Peak: 18 buses
AM Off-Peak: 14 buses
PM Peak: 14 buses
PM Off-Peak: 10 buses
-with 7 crossover trips on SWT 913E from 0600+ to 0700
-BSEP enhanced (2 AP 3 S1)
-Bendies: 8 AP / 3 S1 ; Rigids: 2 AP / 1 S1

TIB1218R SG

SMRT's MAN A95 Debut - SMB5888H on 190
http://youtu.be/v403cpZSork

A Bus Observer SG

Will it operate later today?

23ispolo SG

First impressions of MAN A95:

- ADL seating arrangment (not MAN A22), but seats same as SBS7777Y.

- Aircon ducts same as SBS7777Y, but with different colour.

- Same Masats doors on MAN A22.

- Small European spec triangular window, but too tinted.

For me, I would prefer to take the Enviros instead of this MAN DD... Only thing I like on this A95 over the Enviro is the bigger legroom over the rear axles.

A Bus Observer SG

Gonna camp at NBR or CCK to board this bus later

A Bus Observer SG

SMB 5888H - 190 (KJ) On board rite now, BC horn so many times :-:

Engine so quiet. The bus will jerk a bit when the rear door close.

TIB429E SG

First impressions of MAN A95:

- ADL seating arrangment (not MAN A22), but seats same as SBS7777Y.

- Aircon ducts same as SBS7777Y, but with different colour.

- Same Masats doors on MAN A22.

- Small European spec triangular window, but too tinted.

For me, I would prefer to take the Enviros instead of this MAN DD... Only thing I like on this A95 over the Enviro is the bigger legroom over the rear axles.

Haha actually the bus not bad...hopefully SMRT consider the seating arrangement from current SBST buses..

TIB429E SG

First impressions of MAN A95:

- ADL seating arrangment (not MAN A22), but seats same as SBS7777Y.

- Aircon ducts same as SBS7777Y, but with different colour.

- Same Masats doors on MAN A22.

- Small European spec triangular window, but too tinted.

For me, I would prefer to take the Enviros instead of this MAN DD... Only thing I like on this A95 over the Enviro is the bigger legroom over the rear axles.

I wish their AC ducts can be those that can turn to open/closed...which can also somewhat adjust the AC speed.

+ Some headrest cushion at the rear...

A Bus Observer SG

Does the upper deck of this bus (SMB5888H) allows 57 or 55 people to sit?

SMB128B SG

Haha actually the bus not bad...hopefully SMRT consider the seating arrangement from current SBST buses..

Nah...

That seating arrangement is long outdated.

TIB1234T SG

Does the upper deck of this bus (SMB5888H) allows 57 or 55 people to sit?

sgbuses SG

Nah...

That seating arrangement is long outdated.

A more detailed argument as to why that seating arrangement should not be adopted: http://seattletransitblog.com/2014/09/23/the-space-fallacy-of-aisle-facing-seating/

SMB128B SG

A more detailed argument as to why that seating arrangement should not be adopted: http://seattletransitblog.com/2014/09/23/the-space-fallacy-of-aisle-facing-seating/

Very good information. Really says a lot about the psychological effects the arrangement have on both seating and standing pax!

I would like to add on here: SBST Wrights actually have less seats than MMC/A95. If u count the number of seats from the exitbdoor to the third last row (the front facing seats before the rear seating area), you get 10 seats on a Wright while for SMRT DDs you get 12. So there, wrights actually have less seats while not actually yielding extra standing space.

BusAnalayzer SG

I feel the MAN DD is the best of all the DDs we have seen operating in SG now. Good speed, smooth, nice design, comfortable seats, good capacity.

Hope mileage is good and maintenance is less so that trial is success and SMRT orders more of these.

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