SBST Volvo B9TL Wright

last SG · 2010-09-10T00:55:50+00:00

Hmm, been boarding a few wrights on diff svc, and i notice that the aircon is not really strong, esp the upper deck, i dunno how to say it but when there is...

vicamour SG

Haha, that would be another shocker! Actually thinking about it, deploying Wrights on 95 and possibily 96 make sense as they won't have to waste $$ on plastic desto. I think what BNdepot can do for 18 is take kubs from non-WAB services since the load doesn't warrent DD. Another possible scenario is for the wrights to replace VO 3 axles and they will probably head towards SL or AMK to replace more of the LO 3 axles. Btw, Citaros are coming in June right?

So they are coming in June?

I hope the Wrights on 95 will be successful since the demand is there. Good to see that 95 can use double deckers. I hope this will also allow 96 to be considered for some double decker buses. 96 is always crowded from peak hours till night, This is justify the need for more purchase of double deckers.

sbst275 SG

So they are coming in June?

96 would have to consider the issue of sharing 170's Weekend fleet adjustment.

Or unless SBS decides to add a few more buses into 170's fleet.

SBS2601D SG

So they are coming in June?

Actually, IMO, 96 is coping ok. Because it doesnt serve NUH and Science.

95 is the one that really needs the DD, because even when the frequency is good, the bus gets full before Science and woe be Sci students.

sbst275 SG

Actually, IMO, 96 is coping ok. Because it doesnt serve NUH and Science.

95 is the one that really needs the DD, because even when the frequency is good, the bus gets full before Science and woe be Sci students.

Downroute lor.. but then NUH side kena biggest burn

vicamour SG

Actually, IMO, 96 is coping ok. Because it doesnt serve NUH and Science.

95 is the one that really needs the DD, because even when the frequency is good, the bus gets full before Science and woe be Sci students.

It is either they improve the frequencies of 96 or else they use double deckers. From what I observed, 96 is becoming more and more crowded, and even till as late as 2100hrs.

sbst275 SG

It is either they improve the frequencies of 96 or else they use double deckers. From what I observed, 96 is becoming more and more crowded, and even till as late as 2100hrs.

part time students. Similiar to NTU side for 179.

Basically SBS has to brace for bigger uni intake + UTown in the coming year for both NTU & NUS.

Furthermore the poly campuses are housing more and more SIT courses.

SIM's Annex bldg is completed, bringing more strain to 52, 61, 74, 151, 154, 184.

Next yr expect SUTD to be included into the picture.

I think SBS should begin removing double decks from feeder services for these long haul rts like 154.

SBS 1000U SG

Any new Wrights registered yet???

vicamour SG

part time students. Similiar to NTU side for 179.

Basically SBS has to brace for bigger uni intake + UTown in the coming year for both NTU & NUS.

Furthermore the poly campuses are housing more and more SIT courses.

SIM's Annex bldg is completed, bringing more strain to 52, 61, 74, 151, 154, 184.

Next yr expect SUTD to be included into the picture.

I think SBS should begin removing double decks from feeder services for these long haul rts like 154.

IMHO, I think they should get more double deckers to ease the future crowds. MRT isn't going to solve the problem forever, since the population is going to increase again in future.

Airbus330Captain SG

IMHO, I think they should get more double deckers to ease the future crowds. MRT isn't going to solve the problem forever, since the population is going to increase again in future.

I agree, I think Volvo B9TL 2 axles is the perfect bus to do services that can't use 3 axles, such as 15,33,63 and convert current DD services to full DD fleet.

Anyway, I am wondering why are they taking so long to register the coming batch of Wrights!

vicamour SG

I agree, I think Volvo B9TL 2 axles is the perfect bus to do services that can't use 3 axles, such as 15,33,63 and convert current DD services to full DD fleet.

Anyway, I am wondering why are they taking so long to register the coming batch of Wrights!

I suppose they are still assembling the buses in Hougang assembly plant and some of Soon Chow assembly plants.

sbst275 SG

Actually the 3x ADD priority should be to the CBD or long haul routes like 74.

2x ADD for JIS, feeders

SDs for feeders in bet 2x ADD and lower demand trunks or w/ ht restrriction such as 66.

lemon1974 SG

I suppose they are still assembling the buses in Hougang assembly plant and some of Soon Chow assembly plants.

there are a lot of wright buses already assembled and ready for services.. rego up till 7579 are been spotted already.. but not yet registered... maybe not enough Ezylink reader or IDFC? but then the new wrights in AMDEP got Ezylink reader and IDFC already...

Airbus330Captain SG

I dare say if all of us put our heads together, we can do better than the current companies especially SMRT. :P

vicamour SG

Actually the 3x ADD priority should be to the CBD or long haul routes like 74.

2x ADD for JIS, feeders

SDs for feeders in bet 2x ADD and lower demand trunks or w/ ht restrriction such as 66.

With VO2x pharsing out soon, JIS most likely will use a mix of ADDs and single deckers, if there is no immediate replacements for 2 axles double deckers.

TIB1234T SG

i think it has reach SBS7580Y onwards, since SBS7577H might belongs to AMDEP/BRBP.

SBS 1000U SG

i think it has reach SBS7580Y onwards, since SBS7577H might belongs to AMDEP/BRBP.

You mean SBS7555 to SBS7580 are already registered???

TIB1234T SG

You mean SBS7555 to SBS7580 are already registered???

not registered yet, but the regos are put up already.

TIB657M SG

By that time when those wrights are registered, I think those 917* to 9199 can deregister liao as most of them are from BR/AM de.

Acx1688 SG

But we won't be able to buy Euro 4 buses anymore.

I want SBS Transit to buy 650 more B9TL Wrights then, if not, choose others.

There are better buses than Wright... E400, E500 are examples...

Acx1688 SG

IMHO, I think they should get more double deckers to ease the future crowds. MRT isn't going to solve the problem forever, since the population is going to increase again in future.

Totally agree but SBST just bought 1100 Scanias SDs...
myopic planning

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