1. Fancy a trip down memory lane, a chance to drive a bus
simulator and experience the future of the Singapore Public Bus
Industry? The Past, Present and Future of the Singapore Public Bus
industry will come together at the inaugural Bus
Carnival.
2. This year is the
beginning of a brand new chapter for the Singapore public bus
industry, as we will be transiting to a new contracting model. With
bus contracting, the Government will be able to respond more
expeditiously to commuters’ needs and changes in ridership.
Commuters can expect more reliable services, shorter waiting times
and more comfortable rides. The Singapore Bus carnival celebrates
this milestone by giving the public a glimpse into the illustrious
past of the industry and a peek into what’s to come.
3. The public can catch
all the action over three weekends (Friday to Sundays) from 11
March to 3 April 2016[1]. The details are:
Bus Carnival @ Ngee Ann City,
Civic Plaza : 11 – 13 March 2016 (Fri – Sun)
Bus Carnival @ VivoCity,
Outdoor Plaza : 25 – 27 March 2016 (Fri –
Sun)
Bus Carnival @ Toa Payoh, HDB
Hub : 1 – 3 April 2016 (Fri – Sun)
4. The festivities
will be divided into three zones – Past, Present and Future – and
games and fun-filled activities await the whole family. Visitors
can look out for updates on activities and performances on our
social media channels - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeKeepYourWorldMoving,
Instagram:@LTAsg and Twitter : LTAsg
Past
Zone
5. Step back in time as
you head into the Past Zone. From bus models that chronicle the
evolution of the public buses in Singapore to artefacts of the
yesteryear such as bus tickets and bus guides, the past zone will
take you back in time to experience and learn how our bus
infrastructure has changed. Members of the public can also try
their hands at folding bus tickets into heart-shaped origamis, a
popular past time during bus rides. The must-see of this zone - a
vintage bus, straight from the 1960s.
Artefacts
galore await visitors
Present
Zone
Photo courtesy of SMRT
Future Zone
7. What does the future have in store for the bus
industry? Check out our colourful panels on new initiatives that
the Land Transport Authority is embarking on such as e-paper
displays for bus arrival information and the latest mobile
applications to simplify your daily commute. A big reveal is also
in store for all visitors – Would it be Bright Red or Lush Green?
Look out for our new unified bus livery colour at the carnival.
8. So what are you waiting for? Come join us on Our Bus
Journey. Board with Us, Ride the Future.
[1] The
Bus Carnival will be open from 11am to 8pm on the stated days
except 11 March where it will be opened from noon to
8pm.
http://goo.gl/r2L3Vc
Public bus carnival rolls into town Mar
11
The inaugural Bus Carnival by the Land Transport Authority will
exhibit the past, present and future of the Singapore public bus
industry at three locations in March and April.
Posted 11 Feb 2016 12:07
Updated 11 Feb 2016 12:10
SINGAPORE: An inaugural exhibition on the Singapore public bus
industry's past, present and future will feature vintage artefacts
and even a bus simulator where visitors can try their hands at
driving the vehicle, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on
Thursday (Feb 11).
The Bus Carnival will give the public "a glimpse into the
illustrious past of the industry and a peek into what’s to come,"
the authority said.
It will be held at the civic plaza of Ngee Ann City on Mar 11 to
Mar 13, at the outdoor plaza of VivoCity from Mar 25 to Mar 27, and
at Toa Payoh HDB Hub on Apr 1 to Apr 3. It will be open on 11am to
8pm on all days except Mar 11, when it will run from noon to
8pm.
The venues will be divided into three zones – Past, Present and
Future – with games and activities, LTA said. Updates on the event
will also be released on its social media channels, it added.
The carnival is to celebrate the "milestone" of the new contracting
model for the public bus industry, LTA said in the news
release.
"With bus contracting, the Government will be able to respond more
expeditiously to commuters’ needs and changes in ridership.
Commuters can expect more reliable services, shorter waiting times
and more comfortable rides."
- CNA/mz
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/public-bus-carnival-rolls/2505884.html
New bus colour to be announced at LTA Bus Carnival in
March
PUBLISHED 3 HOURS AGO
SINGAPORE - Bright red or lush green?
The new colour of public buses here will be unveiled in March at
the Land Transport Authority (LTA)'s first Bus Carnival, after an
public poll to choose between the two colours.
Besides the announcement on the colour for buses under the new
government contracting model, there will also be an exhibition on
the history of the bus industry in Singapore at the carnival.
The public will have the chance to view a vintage bus from the
1960s as well as other bus memorabilia such as old bus tickets and
bus guides.
A bus simulator will also be on hand, giving members of the public
a chance to experience how a bus captain manoeuvres a bus through
traffic.
LTA will also give the public a look at new initiatives to be
introduced, such as e-paper displays for bus arrival information
and new apps for commuters.
There will also be other games and family activities at the
carnival.
The Bus Carnival will be held over three weekends at three
different locations.
It will be held at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza between March 11 and
13, the outdoor plaza at VivoCity between March 25 and 27 and at
the HDB Hub at Toa Payoh between April 1 and 3.
The carnival will be held between 11am and 8pm, except on March 11
when it will be opened from noon to 8pm.
Visitors can look out for updates on activities and performances on
the LTA's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WeKeepYourWorldMoving.
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-bus-colour-to-be-announced-at-lta-bus-carnival-in-march
