I disagree. If the conditions are so chui then SBST & SMRT
would have gotten more complains their buses are horrid even before
the buses reach 15 years. Both companies will maintain their
15-17 year old buses at a certain reasonable standard, and
most likely still can function as second hand buses in other
countries if they are refurbished and given some minor
overhaul.
When the old buses are going to be scrapped, there are
members who say that some of the buses are still in good
working condition with powerful aircons and engines
despite the age and a pity to scrap them. E.g. MK
IIs, the outgoing O405s and N113s. If they are still serviceable
with spare parts, i believe they can be second hand buses (short
haul routes, resort shuttle buses).
If the bus companies in other countries can get buses at cheap
dirt price that are still roadworthy after refurbishment and
overhaul, they will favour this over purchasing new buses.
Yah.very true.at least the Merc or Nissans can get a new life
over there and can be used rather than sent to the dumps.
