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...

SMB128B SG

LTA press release on 31 Aug when they announced the USB port buses..

they did not mention about the model.. and there might be possibility that these 137 buses might be B9TL..

So there you have it. 122 of these 137 buses are new A95s.

The remaining 15 should be the last few for the initial orders.

lemon1974 SG

So there you have it. 122 of these 137 buses are new A95s.

The remaining 15 should be the last few for the initial orders.

LTA say from next month.... but this new order delivery from 2017.....

SMB128B SG

LTA say from next month.... but this new order delivery from 2017.....

Progressively from next month bro... Besides this order will start shipping in from end 2016, buses in early 2017, not that far away... In between the remaining 15 A95s serve as a bridging period...

Dont be so gullible to believe the 137 buses will come overnight... It is LTA fashion to delay things as much as possible...

carbikebus SG

So 122 A95s and 15 A22s?All for SMRT?Then later their Volvos transfer back?

A Bus Observer SG

So 122 A95s and 15 A22s?All for SMRT?Then later their Volvos transfer back?

I'm guessing maybe 50 to SMRT, rest for other ops Since it's LTA order one

lemon1974 SG

Dont be so gullible to believe the 137 buses will come overnight... It is LTA fashion to delay things as much as possible...

so where the additional 15 A95 came from?

did i say the 137 buses will come overnight? i only say from next month...

so u r saying that from Oct to dec, there are 15 new A95 with USB port to be put into service? so where will these buses came from? since LTA only order 60 + 122 buses..

SMB128B SG

so where the additional 15 A95 came from?

did i say the 137 buses will come overnight? i only say from next month...

so u r saying that from Oct to dec, there are 15 new A95 with USB port to be put into service? so where will these buses came from? since LTA only order 60 + 122 buses..

Dont take my words so literally pls... Very cancerous ley...

Okay so even if assuming current A95 orders are complete... Maybe the 15 buses are B9 lor, but I can tell you the chances of that is extremely low... Given how the current design already being placed on mass intake really means that both LTA and Volvo/Wrightbus are unwilling to change the design for the bus... If they have done so why arent we seeing announcer system/PIS/Ventura doors? And it is a FACT that volvo is more rigid in nature and is backward in technology compared to MAN...

SBS9C SG

One concept?? Why one tho

The one that was showcased during LTA's bus carnival.

lemon1974 SG

Dont take my words so literally pls... Very cancerous ley...

nobody know.. unless u work in LTA.. maybe they take 15 B9 to do a trial?

As for the PIS etc, didnt you read the LTA press release?

Formususeonly SG

I have a feeling that the 122 man a95 are for future opeator for Seletar bus package . And also LTA will not order any 12.8m concept bus until 2018 as trial run for the 1 unit 12.8m SG5999Z has not been in service yet .

The chassis for the new order (122 units) will be progressively made by the end of this year - while the bodywork that gemilang provides will start next year . Earliest arrival of the new batch of buses with complete bodywork and interior is Q1 2017 .

SMB128B SG

The one that was showcased during LTA's bus carnival.

Oh... That counts also meh HAHA

SMB128B SG

nobody know.. unless u work in LTA.. maybe they take 15 B9 to do a trial?

As for the PIS etc, didnt you read the LTA press release?

Well we arent seeing them on B9s are we. These are more likely for the concept buses. And very likely given the rigidity of the SBST orders the B9 wont stand a chance too

BusAnalayzer SG

I still dont see eye to eye with DDs on feeders... LTA had better speed up delivery of concept buses and order a large fleet of those for use on feeders and intratowns...

Then sell those LE B9s (not bought over by GCM) and those trashy B2 B9s (LF ones) to other countries... Malaysia perhaps?

Consider early retirement for CDGE also... Most of them look unfit for another decade of svc anyways

It's not such a big deal bro. Making it a bigger deal than it is. I still prefer DDs to rigid spamming on feeders.

SMB128B SG

Well fucking done la... LTA ruined the concept bus again with outdated front door design...

Why would one have a slanted bar when the entrance is bloody flat? Haiyo.

SMB128B SG

It's not such a big deal bro. Making it a bigger deal than it is. I still prefer DDs to rigid spamming on feeders.

That's not the point dont you get it. The point is current DDs are not suitable for feeders. Period. When there are better alternatives out there (i.e. tri door) it then does unjustice when LTA DELIBERATELY chooses to neglect the option, or delay its entry.

Mark my words. LTA never delivers its promises. 2018 is merely yet another empty promise. Our bus system is going to shit with the current bunch of imbeciles in thr office...

SMB1333T SG

I still dont see eye to eye with DDs on feeders... LTA had better speed up delivery of concept buses and order a large fleet of those for use on feeders and intratowns...

Then sell those LE B9s (not bought over by GCM) and those trashy B2 B9s (LF ones) to other countries... Malaysia perhaps?

Consider early retirement for CDGE also... Most of them look unfit for another decade of svc anyways

most of those CDGEs are still in good shape with fast acceleration good ac etc.. better buses than even the enivro and wright

SMB1333T SG

nobody know.. unless u work in LTA.. maybe they take 15 B9 to do a trial?

As for the PIS etc, didnt you read the LTA press release?

The existing B9 order would complete registration over the next few weeks..

No more orders of B9s subsequently anymore as LTA is has decided on A95 purchase instead

So wont have B9 with USB ports

SBS3004X SG

The existing B9 order would complete registration over the next few weeks..

No more orders of B9s subsequently anymore as LTA is has decided on A95 purchase instead

So wont have B9 with USB ports

Time for GA to take A95s...

carbikebus SG

most of those CDGEs are still in good shape with fast acceleration good ac etc.. better buses than even the enivro and wright

Because CDGE is owned by SBST and they can anytime tune up the engine bro.

SBS351M SG

The existing B9 order would complete registration over the next few weeks..

No more orders of B9s subsequently anymore as LTA is has decided on A95 purchase instead

So wont have B9 with USB ports

AFAIK, the B9TL order will only be completed in whole in 2017.

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