SMRT Corporation Ltd.
(2014). SMRT Buses enhances strategy
for fleet growth and renewal: Double Deckers among confirmed
delivery of over 570 buses [Press Release]. Retrieved
from http://www.mynewsdesk.com/sg/smrt/pressreleases/smrt-buses-enhances-strategy-for-fleet-growth-and-renewal-double-deckers-among-confirmed-delivery-of-over-570-buses-979666
As part of the initiative to increase bus capacity on longer
routes and bring greater comfort to the commuter’s bus journey
experience, SMRT has confirmed the delivery of over 570 buses.
Orders are confirmed for 332 MAN 12-metre buses, 40 MAN articulated
buses, and for the first time, a total of 201 ADL Double Deckers.
This is the largest fleet renewal and growth initiative by SMRT to
date, and re-affirms the company’s commitment to offering commuters
the highest standards in safety, reliability, care and comfort.
A first batch of about 30 buses will be delivered to SMRT’s bus
depots in June 2014. The vehicles will undergo further tests
including functional, systems and road tests before joining SMRT’s
existing fleet of over 1,200 buses to serve commuters from July
2014. SMRT Buses will be introducing the rest of the fleet
progressively till end 2016.
The addition of the ADL Double Deckers in particular will help
ease crowdedness during peak hours, particularly on longer routes
with high passenger loads. Together with other bus orders, these
new vehicles will replace older bus models, and address the need
for more bus trips and better bus service levels.
Mr. Benny Lim, Senior Vice President for SMRT Roads said, “We
are very excited with this major fleet expansion and renewal
initiative. Expanding our existing fleet with ADL Double Deckers
and MAN buses will enable us to better address increasingly dynamic
road conditions, and ensure enhanced capacity in handling increased
ridership. We look forward to bringing passengers even more
comfortable and reliable rides.”
Of the over 570 buses that SMRT has confirmed delivery for, 218
are introduced and funded under SMRT’s participation in the Land
Transport Authority’s Bus Service Enhancement Programme.
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