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...

carbikebus SG

Suprisingly its MAN that always failed the smoke test once every two years inspection.Many work to do with the exhaust system,SCR etc although it doesn't use Adblue.

wsy1234 SG

I think LTA will let all the bus maintenance crew to learn about different type of new bus. I think LTA will not allow limited bus type choice to be purchase for people use. or else other bus manufacturer companies will complain unfair trading with our LTA. that is no good.

Arkansaw SG

For 61, according to one of the BCs at BB the new model is not scheduled..at least not within this week or the next.

Should have tried 854 if I saw this thread earlier

Formususeonly SG

For 61, according to one of the BCs at BB the new model is not scheduled..at least not within this week or the next.

Should have tried 854 if I saw this thread earlier

For the past few days I have been seeing 854 having usb ports buses ( 5791 , 5794 & 5795 ) serving 854 . So if anyone wants to try usb port bus - because u haven't tried it - aim for 854 . Can guarantee got at least 1 unit daily or even 2 .

Arkansaw SG

Usually how many units will be deployed for a particular service? Would it be something between 10 to 20?

SBS3004X SG

Usually how many units will be deployed for a particular service? Would it be something between 10 to 20?

I just took SG5794Y on 854 last Sunday.

SBS3004X SG

I hope the last 4 A95s will go to SBST, TT and GA.

Formususeonly SG

Usually how many units will be deployed for a particular service? Would it be something between 10 to 20?

Depends on depot - for example woodlands man a95 (nearly all non-usb and a few usb port) are deploy on 963 daily . Ang mo kio depot deploy their A95 ( 6 of them have usb ports while the rest don't have ) usb ports on on service 61 , 857 but mostly 854 now . Loyang depot deploy all their A95 to nearly all on 969 (80%l) while remaining goes to 67 . This is just for the green Man a95 it does not include regular SMB registered man a95 .

carbikebus SG

I hope the last 4 A95s will go to SBST, TT and GA.

What make you think those A95s will go to SBST and GA?

SBS3004X SG

What make you think those A95s will go to SBST and GA?

I just hope they will go to the other 3 operators.

But if SMRT can get the B9TLs, why can't the other 3 operators get the A95s?

Arkansaw SG

Wow..did you figure all that out from personal observation? I think even their staff don't know as much as you..

Arkansaw SG

I hope the last 4 A95s will go to SBST, TT and GA.

According to the news, "LTA will progressively roll out an additional 137 buses with USB charging ports from October 2016 onwards.", so should be able to see them around a lot more. Although we know the news can be rather inaccurate..

SBS3004X SG

The SG574X A95s are in SMRT livery.

Formususeonly SG

The SG574X A95s are in SMRT livery.

Yeah the SG574X are based on smrt colour scheme but overall they are purchased under LTA GCM package which in the future they will be painted to green . So it's for reference.

There's a difference between the SMB registered A95 and the SG registered A95 - SMB A95 gearbox is untouched no modifications or so while the SG A95 have some modifications done to the gear box especially the gear ratios - such that it limit the torque the engine puts out when pulling off from stand still such that the passenger don't experience that F1 catapult launch effect .

carbikebus SG

I think next round of A95s(SG5800 onwards) will go to KJDEP,WLDEP and lastly a small numbers will go to Amdep/Lybp.

carbikebus SG

I was wondering if SMRT will transfer back those B9TLs once they got enough A95s?

Or they will get a bit more B9TLs and Citaros?

KJDEP/BUBP:Another 20 A95s and maybe 20 Citaros for their replacement of SB220s and a few MK II bendy buses?

WLDEP/WLBP:Another 15 A95s,15 more B9TLs and probably another 20 Citaros?

AMDEP/LYBP:Another 5 A95s and 15 units of B9TLs is enough to replace MK II bendy buses.

AntiDennisLance SG

I think the deployment for the AMDEP/LYDEP A95's are still very voatile. Although some folks indicated on sgwiki that guys like 5785 and 5792 are 854, they are still seen almost everyday on 67 as well.

The other possibility is that SMRT could be trying TT practice in not having fixed perm bus but rather just fill in same bus capacity type.

Even Shitaros like 1030U can be see on 969 today and 61 the next.

SMB128B SG

I was wondering if SMRT will transfer back those B9TLs once they got enough A95s?

Or they will get a bit more B9TLs and Citaros?

KJDEP/BUBP:Another 20 A95s and maybe 20 Citaros for their replacement of SB220s and a few MK II bendy buses?

WLDEP/WLBP:Another 15 A95s,15 more B9TLs and probably another 20 Citaros?

AMDEP/LYBP:Another 5 A95s and 15 units of B9TLs is enough to replace MK II bendy buses.

WL wont be getting citaros since they do not have an adblue tank

carbikebus SG

WL wont be getting citaros since they do not have an adblue tank

Then the Enviro500s top up adblue at where??Just a small container will do,Lydep and other depots also no need big tank,A small pickup can carry those white color transparent plastic container mah

Arkansaw SG

finally caught it, 5791 reached Yishun at 640pm, left at 710pm

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