Am I the only one who feels that 8 needs even more DDs/frequency
update and 518 needs at least a DD to cater to the crowd at Blk 302
Tamp Ave 2 during morning peak? After taking them for more than 2
years, I noticed that majority of the pax either came from Tamp
North (28) or Pasir Ris East (39,17,12). So there are a large
number of pax trying to board 8 (consession card users) DDs, which
are normally 1/3 full (half for KUBs).
Then we look at the pax taking 518. 1/3 - 1/2 of them are
usually going to CBD, the rest is usually going to TP. Normally
when 518 reachs Blk 302, it has enough space for at most 20 pax. So
the TP crowd board them (the buses normally come together), and
normally, some will be left behind.
Then we look at the 5 stops between Blk 302 and TP. In those 5
stops, there seems to be people trying to board the bus. The thing
is, for 518, half of those who can't board the bus (because it is
already full) looks like they are going to CBD area!
DDs for 518 is still up to debate, I guess, cause sometimes, I
can barely board it at Loyang, and sometimes, the bus is (quite)
empty at Morning peak.
I don't think Sv 8 needs frequency improvement... What it needs
is converting 2 SD slots into DD on priority. In the past, SBST
gave massive upgrades to Sv 90 that runs in parallel until you hit
Paya Lebar rd... This part is fine with existing fleet but loads
beyond to Tampines can b v heavy especially on Temasek operating
days.
