From the straits times news paper forum today 7-02-14-----
WE THANK Mr Felix Kim for his letter ("Double-deckers more
efficient"; Wednesday).
While we agree that double-decker buses do occupy a smaller
vehicular footprint on our roads, 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.
In these instances, articulated buses will be a more efficient way
of commuting for them.
In addition, articulated buses are able to accommodate larger
passenger loads and, as they come equipped with three doors,
facilitate swifter boarding and alighting.
That being said,
we have procured a new batch of double-decker buses, which will be
plying the roads alongside the articulated buses in the later part
of this year.
Both types of
buses are needed to fulfil different passenger
needs.
SMRT remains
committed to delivering safe and reliable bus journeys for all our
passengers, and we will continue to explore ways to enhance our
commuters' experience.
Alina Boey (Ms)
Director, Media and Marketing Communications
SMRT Corporation
