SBST Volvo B9TL Wrights (Part 3)

last SG · 2013-07-02T18:14:43+00:00

According to Sgwiki ,SBS 3637U to SBS 3641G to BNDEP

carbikebus SG

Then probably the KUBs will be more suitable choices instead of Citaro. Since all buses are now under LTA, it should reshuffle it's low entry buses to SMRT feeders to optimize their usage and resources. Using KUBs for trunk services is not suitable compared to double deckers.

Seriously in SG,LE buses also no point,Reluctant to move back and 1 ppl take too many space..The best is LF..

vicamour SG

It's ironic that you, the very same person who advocated for fleet assimilation, is now calling for an entirely new make for SMRT to bear. Why use KUB when the OC could do the job, in fact better?

Is Low Entry bus a new type of bus to SMRT?

How many Citaros, A95s and B9TLs have taken in by SMRT since GCM?

Unless you are saying that SMRT has not operated 12m single deckers before?

Since you complained that Citaros has lesser capacities, then rope in the KUBs since there are only 130 odd OCs. Unless you are saying all the OCs are enough to cover the Woodlands feeders, then I have nothing to say.

vicamour SG

Seriously in SG,LE buses also no point,Reluctant to move back and 1 ppl take too many space..The best is LF..

Ya, but SMB128B says the Citaros carry less people and OCs are better. So won't rope in more KUBs to help out instead be better since 130 odd OCs may not be enough?

SMB128B SG

Is Low Entry bus a new type of bus to SMRT?

As a matter of fact, they are.

I rest my case.

Formususeonly SG

Throw out all Citaro ( All operators ) and buy something more powerful and versatile -maybe the new Generation OC500LE ( with Citaro C2 engine that is bloody hell more powerful than the on that SG is using) OR A22 OR change the bloody Gearbox (ZF ecol ife 1200 ) to be precise .

vicamour SG

Who's going to foot the bill for the new buses and the losses of scrapping new buses?

Tune the specs will be more practical.

carbikebus SG

Who's going to foot the bill for the new buses and the losses of scrapping new buses?

Tune the specs will be more practical.

Haha he will pay the bill,Best is to spread all Euro V K230UBs and OC500LEs..

sgbuses SG

Who's going to foot the bill for the new buses and the losses of scrapping new buses?

Tune the specs will be more practical.

Who lobbied for all these buses in the first place?

sgbuses SG

New radiator fan, the old B9TLs have a single, large radiator fan that does not cover the whole radiator, the newer B9TLs have 6 smaller fans that cover most of the radiator, which helps dissipate heat more effectively. A lot of the noise you hear from buses is from the radiator fan.

Maintenance of buses by individual compaies play a part too.

This is how things should be - incremental mechanical improvements.

You know something is really up when a manufacturer makes aesthetic improvements to the product in batches rather than mechnical ones, thinking that it is the pathway to secure that next huge order.

SMB128B SG

This is how things should be - incremental mechanical improvements.

You know something is really up when a manufacturer makes aesthetic improvements to the product in batches rather than mechnical ones, thinking that it is the pathway to secure that next huge order.

Best is both..

carbikebus SG

Best thing is to spray all euro v KUBs and OCs,Refurb what is necessary until their lifespan is up.Those KUBa ought to have another signal light on the left side.Use a clearer LED type.

SMB128B SG

Best thing is to spray all euro v KUBs and OCs,Refurb what is necessary until their lifespan is up.Those KUBa ought to have another signal light on the left side.Use a clearer LED type.

Don't forget the PIS and the masats doors

carbikebus SG

Don't forget the PIS and the masats doors

Yep,Can retrofit those headlight with brighter bulb..

iveco SG

Who lobbied for all these buses in the first place?

Not me. i prefer KUB and E500, like Penang. if we can have Mk4 E500 like KMB style even better.

No Volvo or Merc for me. too boring.

SMB128B SG

Not me. i prefer KUB and E500, like Penang. if we can have Mk4 E500 like KMB style even better.

No Volvo or Merc for me. too boring.

Neither did I.. In hindsight never had I really liked any of Volvo's LF DDs at all.. The VSO was powerless, bulky and noisy, and the B9.. Dont get me started

Granted the only time I actl liked a B9 was in HK, and that was an Euro III model, fitted with the ADL bodywork, not the bloody ugly WEG one..

Gus.chong SG

Registered on 09th February 2017 (SMRT):

SG5430Y
SG5595E
SG5596C
SG5597A
SG5598Y
SG5599U

carbikebus SG

Registered on 09th February 2017 (SMRT):

SG5430Y
SG5595E
SG5596C
SG5597A
SG5598Y
SG5599U

Replacement for MK II bendies?Ho say liao...Wakakaka

SMB315C SG

Replacement for MK II bendies?Ho say liao...Wakakaka

Like more than enough liao..

Gus.chong SG

Replacement for MK II bendies?Ho say liao...Wakakaka

SMRT already have plenty of spare DDs...

carbikebus SG

SG5593/5594 for weeks store in the lots where they park the 5 new SBST Citaros(SG1198-1202)..Never put on svc..Maybe storage for Seletar?

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