GE2011: Bus news

last SG · 2011-05-05T16:50:38+00:00

Well in pragmatic approach had 147 been kept, it might not survive e NEL rationalisation cos 83 would somewhat be eventually culled.

sbst275 SG

solely on bus news

1) Charles Chong taking Sv 155 during off peak hrs to check on freq and loading.

2) PAP AMK GRC team says of new bus sv (dunno is it private or PTO yet)

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to be updated

SBS 1000U SG

Are they using SBST new Citaros to transport the ballot boxes this year???

sbst275 SG

Distance fare gets attacked literally for fare hikes by WP. DBTF because what other fare structure/ adjustment can I think of?

^tamago^ SG

WP better not go down that path... that's different from nationalisation.

sbst275 SG

Nationalising actually discounted those tat still own SBS shares since 1978. I think they're at least in their 50s alrdy. I think all their CDG & SBS500 shares are going to be wiped out.

Govt keep everything

their liquidity lost and they're abt to retire le

service_238 SG

I think only WP rallies will cause jams for now I think..

so tml if you wanna go/leave Yishun from 1800-2300 best if you take train..

SMB92U SG

i hope they would really suggest on having both SMRT and SBST to serve services that really need excellent frequency to prevent overcrowding eg. 190.

tranquilice SG

Townlink 265 will call at Ang Mo Kio interchange wef 8 May (if I remember the date correctly).

SBS3688Y SG

Distance fare gets attacked literally for fare hikes by WP. DBTF because what other fare structure/ adjustment can I think of?

What's wrong with DBTF? I think this fare system is excellent and fair. Now I can just transfer buses to get right to my doorstep without incurring additional fares. Of course, we cannot have everything perfect as longer distance travel may cost more now. I've been to several countries and would say Singapore's DBTF is still the best. Ever tried in Melbourne travelling only 1 train/tram/bus stop and you got to pay a few dollars because its a zone system?

sbst275 SG

Glenda Han went to use 2006's fig

back then trf rebate was 40c and u pay literally discounted new fare.

I think bus - MRT - bus long haul dist might have easily cost $3 then

I think they just hammer anything for price hike.

SBS3688Y SG

such comments from political candidates shows they have not done their homework and understand deep enough before talking and also shows their immaturity. How can we rely on such people to lead our country?

sbst275 SG

day 2 of hammer's hammering of bus fare hikes.

If they hammer abt senior citizen and single trip long dist travellers I've nothing to say.

service_238 SG

i would rather they get their facts right in other areas like manpower, immigration, housing and the economy. Transport can come behind, unless you feel transport is VERY important in your criteria.

SBS3688Y SG

solely on bus news

1) Charles Chong taking Sv 155 during off peak hrs to check on freq and loading.

2) PAP AMK GRC team says of new bus sv (dunno is it private or PTO yet)

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to be updated

Having read the ST article (29 Apr 11) featuring PAP candidate Charles Chong and his team taking sv 155, I just feel its just a wayang and publicity stunt. At least for Raymond Lim previously, he was reported to make a surprise visit to the Bt Panjang bus-stop during morning peak to check it out himself of the situation and then travelled on one bus service. I can sense more sincereity from Raymond Lim instead.

sbst275 SG

155's case is bit tricky to handle actually.

155's main demand area during off peak I guess is TPL's area instead n not Joo Chiat.

But prob w/ R. lim's BPJ visit is tat 960's off peak freq has never been addressed.

sbst275 SG

wow

promises of more frequent bus services are appearing

Scania SG

Sincereity? He can't even solve his own ward's transport issue, 17's frequency has always been a problem ever since they removed 227.

SBS3688Y SG

Sincereity? He can't even solve his own ward's transport issue, 17's frequency has always been a problem ever since they removed 227.

You should lodge complaint to LTA on the service lapse. If situation still remain unchanged, then its time to go and knock on your MP's door during the Meet the peoples session. If still no changes, then you decide whether they still deserve your vote the next round of elections.

sbst275 SG

for one, 17 might have to go back to dual directional ops mode.

73 is having tis problem as well.

But tat said, it would compromise BC's break duration if it's not properly done up

Scania SG

Raymond Lim acknowledges 17 is a problem, but there is nothing changed.......until elections come. As what they always say, during elections we become the masters and they become the slaves.