Thu, 3rd Nov:
I was travelling on SBS3743X of svc 52 today when the engine
stalled at the junction of Jln Anak Bukit/ Bt Timah Rd, but the BC
managed to re-start the engine. When it reached opposite Ngee Ann
Poly bus stop, the bus failed and the BC apologised for the
breakdown. He issued each of us a complimentary bus ticket but a
couple of passengers demanded the fare be refunded to their EZ card
instead. The BC looked a little confused and the passengers
insisted he call the HQ to ask how to refund their EZ card
immediately. The BC expained and ask them to take down the bus
licence plate, go to the nearest Transitlink ticket office together
with the EZ link card and complimentary for a refund instead. Then
the passengers became unhappy and said forget it.
We waited for a while before the next svc 52 bus (SBS1717K) arrived
and all transferred onto this bus. When this bus reached Clementi,
the exit door could not close (probably due to lack of
lubrication). The BC went to the exit door, pulled the door a
couple of times before it became serviceable again. Then I
overheard a couple of passengers saying,"wah, spoilt
again!,,,etc.."
