That is why it only operates at certain timing based on the
inpro/outpro schedules. True enough people have cars/taxi/other
mode of transport to fetch, but taking Gedong for example, it's due
to poor connection that ended up NSmen has to wait for the normal
975 which takes up to 30 mins of waiting.
From LCK Rd End Terminal up to Gedong is almost 100% empty, but
once the NSmen all crowd into the bus, it always ended up full.
This leads to other people along to route to have to skip another 2
to 3 buses before they can board. Many Taxi drivers tend to skip
Gedong due to waste of diesel which is why even calling for a cab
can be irritating.
Usually, inpro/outpro is the whole battalion calling, with more
than 150 people, about 3-4 buses can be utilised for these special
trips...
better for SAF to charter few buses to MRT lah or use 5
tonners... each unit have different outpro timing.. and the
outpro timing alway vary (say 5 pm, can delay till 7-8pm).. so how
to coordinate? most of the ppl are driving/car pool and not many
take buses esp when u are carrying two bags...
for inpro, the units also alway inpro on different days.. so the
bus companies need to standby buses just for the reservists?
if 2 weeks only one inpro, the buses will be rotting inside the
depots?