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Why does the Bus Captain drive
so slowly?
We hope commuters can appreciate that traffic conditions on the
road can vary. Our schedules, however, can only be planned to meet
what is usually the expected traffic condition at the various times
of the day. There will be times when the traffic conditions are
unusually clear or congested and this often results in buses being
too early or late.
When traffic conditions are especially clear, our Bus Captains are
required to regulate speed if they notice that they are ahead of
schedule. This ensures that the Bus Captains keep the arrival times
at the bus stops as close to the planned schedule as possible to
avoid any disruption like bus bunching.
From the perspective of the passengers on board the bus, the
journey seems slow but to the passengers waiting at the bus stops
along the route, they expect their bus to arrive on time as
scheduled. Nonetheless, we will monitor our buses closely and make
appropriate adjustments to the running time when necessary.
Do you understand the meaning of "schedules of buses are
subject to traffic conditions"???
Please think about the cause & effect of your reply...
