SMRT giving up bus operation soon?

carbikebus SG

There's a hint that probably they will close shops somewhere in 15-16.So any other companies take over or simply SBST will take all?Wldep and Amdep will have to go renovate to accommodate DDs if this happen

SMB128B SG

Hope not. Better not let SBST take over the entire Singapore bus fleet. Anyway what are the shops you are talking about?

TIB 585L SG

Hope not. Better not let SBST take over the entire Singapore bus fleet. Anyway what are the shops you are talking about?

Shops? He trying to say that SMRT is not going to be controlling buses anymore around 15/16. Close shops is a way to describe it

BusAnalayzer SG

I hope sBST takes over SMRT... at least you are assured of credible bus operations and services and better services between SMRT and SBST towns.

SBS9252G SG

I would rather now SMRT focusing on MRT's operation...Why not TIBS comeback again?

If SBST takes over, well i have nothing to say but if to say SBST is to trade with all their MRT lines to SMRT...SMRT should really focus on the MRT operation.

azharjj SG

i dont mind if SBST take over SMRT buses...

then 190 can go DD again haha

carbikebus SG

I hope other credible operators will take Bt Panjang,Woodlands,Yishun and Sembawang but of course those link with Temasek Holdings.SBST take over Bt Batok and Choa Chu Kang.61,106,189,945 all welcome to use DDs.172,188,190,300,302 all use DDs also.If this really happen Mr Sbst275 will be the most happiest person in Singapore

SMB128B SG

Yes, hope SBST can take back CCK and BBT. Hope the others can end up in the hands of some credible operators (maybe TIBS). What is the hint BTW?

OMSI123 SG

Yes, hope SBST can take back CCK and BBT. Hope the others can end up in the hands of some credible operators (maybe TIBS). What is the hint BTW?

Remember, SMRT bought TIBS. So TIBS can never come back unless they sell. Or do a branding under SMRT and make a seperate division called (SMRT) Trans Island

SMB128B SG

Remember, SMRT bought TIBS. So TIBS can never come back unless they sell.

SMRT may well sell TIBS if they wanna quit doing buses. Then TIBS can run on its own.

BusAnalayzer SG

Me as well... I cannot wait to see DDs on 106, 188, 189, 190... It will be so much better... Just the other day bendies on 106 and 189 at Clementi MRT stop used up all the space around the bus bay forming this huge long queue of buses on Commonwealth road causing traffic jam.

I was so irritated with the SLs that they took so much time to remove the bus out waiting for every passenger who was running or waving towards the bus ignoring that there is a huge train of buses waiting behind.

carbikebus SG

U can't blame the SLs cause its part of their work.Blame SMRT for insist on using bendies in sg roads

SMB128B SG

U can't blame the SLs cause its part of their work.Blame SMRT for insist on using bendies in sg roads

Bendies are actually useful in SG if used on the correct services.

lemon1974 SG

I would rather now SMRT focusing on MRT's operation...Why not TIBS comeback again?

If SBST takes over, well i have nothing to say but if to say SBST is to trade with all their MRT lines to SMRT...SMRT should really focus on the MRT operation.

TIBS? that previous owner already make lots of money selling his 41% stake in TIBS.. why would he want to buy back the bus operations which are losing money?

lemon1974 SG

SMRT may well sell TIBS if they wanna quit doing buses. Then TIBS can run on its own.

who will run SMRT Bus then? run on its own? so easy?

OMSI123 SG

TIBS? that previous owner already make lots of money selling his 41% stake in TIBS.. why would he want to buy back the bus operations which are losing money?

Exactly! No one would be stupid to lose more money.

OMSI123 SG

I would rather now SMRT focusing on MRT's operation...Why not TIBS comeback again?

If SBST takes over, well i have nothing to say but if to say SBST is to trade with all their MRT lines to SMRT...SMRT should really focus on the MRT operation.

ComfortDelgro should rebrand SBST then.

OMSI123 SG

Also, why would they buy SMB388S (MAN A24 GM-B'Works) and why would SBST want a shiny new bus which they won't know what to do with?

SMB128B SG

Also, why would they buy SMB388S (MAN A24 GM-B'Works) and the bad apple and why would SBST want a shiny new bus which they won't know what to do with?

Which is why I hope SBST won't take over the entire Singapore bus fleet. Leave Woodlands Sembawang and Yishun to others. Then the bendies can be used in Intratown and feeder services. Coz when SBST take over entire Singapore it just allows them to make changes and slack like nobody's business.

carbikebus SG

No point,Cause in the long run sg already over populated.We've seen DDs on 222,225,240,241,242,285,291,293,334 and gradually all are successful.Why abuse the newer buses under SMRT absurb maintenance?Seriously I've enough of SMRT buses nonsense..