SMRT Buses will introduce 10 new full low-floor buses from March
as part of its fleet renewal programme.
This follows positive feedback on the Mercedes-Benz Citaro bus,
which was put on a six-month trial in March last year.
The majority of passengers agreed that the full low floor of the
bus made it a safer ride for them.
Meanwhile, SMRT Buses has also put on trial two
environmentally-friendly buses.
One is the first diesel-electric hybrid bus made by Chinese
company, Zhong Tong.
The bus uses up to 30% less fuel and emits up to 30% less
greenhouse gases, making travel on public transport even
greener.
It will be on a six month trial from tomorrow on Service 106 first,
before being put on Service 945 from April.
Another full low floor bus from German manufacturer, MAN, is
undergoing a one year trial.
-- 938Live
