SMRT to get DDs soon

last SG · 2013-12-10T11:16:54+00:00

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SMB145B SG

Bolded - Some guy mentioned that it's due to some checkpoint entry from readers..

major point noted.

could have a 856A to do this.

SMB145B SG

Need 1 more crossborder from Bukit Batok-Larkin

mind you, Bukit Batok is under SMRT

TIB429E SG

Crossovers for 913E are from 960 n 951E...possible bah~

carbikebus SG

That’s why i suggest a svc from there to Larkin to step up competition…I’m an ex SBST & SMRT BC how can I forgot BBT under SMRT?

SMB145B SG

That’s why i suggest a svc from there to Larkin to step up competition…I’m an ex SBST & SMRT BC how can I forgot BBT under SMRT?

... noted

vodafone27 SG

Chill ppl its all just speculation on our part. There's no point arguing when the DDs are not even here yet.

I believe cross-border services wont get any high capacity upgrades due to security issues. After passengers alight at each checkpoint, the BC would walk down the bus to check for any left-behind items in case there's any illegal items left behind. Not viable to have the BC check the DD/bendy at every checkpoint.

SMRT doesnt seem interested to upgrade 950 fleet anymore, though it deserves a few spilts during peak hours. Might be revenue issue? Cause the queue is super long at Woodlands during evening peak. It seem content to let ppl take 856/912/913 to the checkpoint.

As for high capacity upgrades, the city/long distance routes should get priority on the DDs over feeders. Makes more sense to replace the bendies on 169,187,960,962,963,969 first if they wanna reduce congestions at Woodlands interchange.

SMB128B SG

Challenge over how PT should operate is seriously joke la...but I'm fine with whatever you wish. Nothing to lose out anyway

Don't hypocrite lah... Empty talks again... Then you prove lor, gimme this bullshit for fuck sia

SMB1388K SG

Don't hypocrite lah... Empty talks again... Then you prove lor, gimme this bullshit for fuck sia

BusAnalayzer SG

Agreed. First priority has to be long-haul routes for DDs.

Start with 106, 169, 172, 180, 187, 188, 190, 700, 851, 854, 856, 857, 966, 969, 972, 985.

SBS3688Y SG

950: why bendies? if got bendies to spare, why not on 858? i heard that Kota Raya 2 terminal has very tight spaces.

of the three service going into JB

170 is the only service leading into Larkin Terminal and had the biggest fleet.

950 is the only WAB*.

*note : as of now both the Woodlands Checkpoint and Iskandar Malaysia Checkpoints are not accessible to PIWs

* also both 170 and 160 do not have any WAB buses right now.

950 could have a smaller fleet due to the conditions at Woodlands.

it is meaningless to have 950 doing up to the Checkpoint when 178, 856, 903, 911, 912 and 913 already does that.

seems like pax are not aware of AC7 from Yishun to JB. I rather take AC7 than 950.

Pervertedboy SG

Alina Boey. (2014, February 7). Articulated buses more suitable for some passengers: SMRT. SMRT Corporation. Retrieved from http://www.straitstimes.com/

"it has also been observed that young children, persons with disabilities and elderly passengers may find it difficult to make their way to the upper deck, especially when they are travelling on shorter-distance routes."

SMRT will eventually have a fleet similar to SBS Transit's, at least in terms of the types of bus they have. So they (or their R&D department) really have to find a solution to this problem.

Possible solution: re-configure the seating layout at lower-deck to be similar to MRT, while maintain space for wheelchair and some seats as 'priority' (or increase the number of Priority seats, so that many more elderly passengers do not have to take the trouble to go to the upper deck).

this will increase standing capacity, hence allow more space at the lower-deck for those (many) travelling short distances, while ensure space for wheelchair, and people who need to sit have seats to sit.

in fact, they should do this to the single-deck buses. this will increase capacity of buses. :)

TPS Timothy Mok SG

960 can have entire fleet DD.

961 does not need DD in the first place, but we can try :)

962 and 964 can have entire fleet DD or bendies.

963 can have entire fleet DD.

965 and 966 sure be SD.

969 is always entirely DD with some SDs being taken up.

970, 971 and 972 definitely die die must have DD

975 no need double deckers.

980 can have entire fleet DD.

981 can cope with Enviro200Darts.

985 can have entire fleet DD.

SMB145B SG

seems like pax are not aware of AC7 from Yishun to JB. I rather take AC7 than 950.

it is way too expensive

$2 into JB?

i would rather take 950 or 170X

but good ride

TIB429E SG

Don't hypocrite lah... Empty talks again... Then you prove lor, gimme this bullshit for fuck sia

Come on la bro, just because of ur bloody reason you expect everyone to squeese on the bendy bus...stupid

TIB429E SG

And also the dual lane at JB CIQ to Wdl CIQ, not really suitable for bendy buses.

I think if they allow 950A which loops at JB CIQ, SMRT will be more interested. Otherwise, SMRT just leave the service as it is..

TIB429E SG

seems like pax are not aware of AC7 from Yishun to JB. I rather take AC7 than 950.

Just curious...It seems like AC7 suffer more damages/dents than public buses, is it due to JB issue? :/

And AC7 do have full house buses towards/from Wdl CIQ.

SMB128B SG

Come on la bro, just because of ur bloody reason you expect everyone to squeese on the bendy bus...stupid

Well how long is the squeeze? Also not like squeeze long period of time liddat. But if after squeezing you can get off faster leh? And anyways you also will squeeze all the same on a DD what.

TIB429E SG

Well how long is the squeeze? Also not like squeeze long period of time liddat. But if after squeezing you can get off faster leh? And anyways you also will squeeze all the same on a DD what.

If you're talking about 913/913E,

Stops at Wdl Circle, passengers can go up to the upper deck.

After turning out to Ave6, passengers can choose to go up or not.

All in all if every stop takes 2mins, 3 stops travelling time is 1min, it's estimate around 12-18mins for the bus to come out to Adm Station. You need not go upper deck for journey time more than 20mins. Same situation as 243G/W...

If you're talking about 911/911E,

Loop might bring up some loads already. Along St82, these 2 stops surely can bring about roughly an upper deck full. Plus the 3rd stop, ur upper deck is for sure full. And lastly the 4th stop, your passengers will be able to board the bus w/o waiting for another bus. That's why I only suggested DD for peak hours for 911/911E.

It's not about getting on/off faster for feeder/intratowns cases...it's about whether you and everyone can board the bus.

SMB1388K SG

Come on la bro, just because of ur bloody reason you expect everyone to squeese on the bendy bus...stupid

Don't hypocrite lah... Empty talks again... Then you prove lor, gimme this bullshit for fuck sia

BusAnalayzer SG

What about Bukit Batok feeders? Anyone have comments on it... I think 1 DD or bendy on 941 would be well deserved. Even though it is a short route it is like 225G/W, where you have 70+ pax loading on certain time intervals. 225G/W have 3 DDs. This service should at least get 1.

945/947 can also get bendy upgrade after they have spare bendies.

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