It has
been a while ever since the B10M Mark III DMs have been
deregistered.
Now, the
time for the B10M Mark IV DMs have comes.
Many of
these buses, however, were given a 2-year extension and a repainted
livery, and refurbishment, which include the silvery rims, most
likely for the last time.
But
apparently, not every bus got to enjoy such luxury. Some were,
unfortunately, deregistered earlier than the others, and never back
to the roads of Singapore again.
It has
come to our attention that together with these "going to be
deregistered" DMs, the well-known Superbus SBS997A will be walking
into history as well, with its last permanent service on 83. Much
as we hope that SBS997A will also receive refurbishment and
extended lifespan, it does not.
So, let
us say our farewell words to these buses, to those deregistered
DMs, and also the only 15m Superlong bus in Singapore.
As for
me, I have never taken SBS997A before. However, I have boarded the
Mark IV DMs countless times when I'm young. Although the times I
have boarded or seen you guys is much lesser today, the memories of
riding on you, young or old, especially the times when I dun even
know what bus-spotting is, always remain in our
memories.
Farewell
is not just words. For those lucky DMs which receive 2-year
extension, hope you guys have a good time for the last few years
with us. As for those DMs and SBS997A which are going to be
deregistered, I shall say: Thanks for serving us for the past 17
years, and we shall not forget you!
How
about you? Do you have any farewell words to these DMs and SBS997A?
Do share here!
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