Service 175 drivers are poor things~~

off_service SG

Hi forumers,

I pity the svc 175 drivers. When they are at Lim Chu Kang, they would be the only one at the terminal (I won't call that place a terminal). At the other end of the route, Gombak Drive, the bus would loop there. The only chance to interact with other drivers would be at Choa Chu Kang Int, where they would stop for a short time or occasionally, with passengers.

Do you think so? Give your thoughts and comments.

Parka SG

It's a job. I think there are other jobs worst than this.

Airbus330Captain SG

At least they are not driving Lance 211 or Elbo buses …

BoYisHbOy SG

i agree......... Laughing

SBS9816E SG

that’s right. Poor Svc 175 drivers. Somehow the LCK Terminal doesn’t have any facilities for the drivers to rest or what. The only thing that they could do is to either rest in the bus, or to come out and ‘take a fresh breathe of air’.

tranquilice SG

This is my suggestion and after all, a suggestion.

Service 175 amended to operate from Choa Chu Kang Interchange to loop at Lim Chu Kang Rd End, with no change in route along the way. Passengers going to Teck Whye Ave can transfer to service 185, 190 and 989 and those going to Upp Bt Timah Rd can transfer to service 67.

tranquilice SG

I believe that they have time to rest at Choa Chu Kang Interchange. I think that the bus will change driver upon reaching the Interchange, just like the airport services?

off_service SG

Hmmm... what abt passengers going to Gombak Drive? 175 is the only service there, besides peak hour service 177.

off_service SG

U hit the jackpot.

tranquilice SG

Service 175 does not ply Gombak Drive, the service makes a U-turn at the junction of Upp Bt Timah Rd and Gombak Drive, but does not turn into Gombak Drive. Service 177 is the one and only which ply Gombak Drive.

off_service SG

but still can bring the passengers there rite? Laughing Mr. Green

SBS9818A SG

What is so bad about Elbo L113s and Lance 211s? I took my first Lance 211 on Friday(TIB 1010Y on Sv. 852) and I enjoyed the ride thoroughly. The Elbos aren't too bad also.

SBS9818A SG

Airport services do NOT change drivers at the PTB. The drivers go to the control room to sign in, go to the washroom and it's back to the bus.

TIB1186Z SG

10 mintes only right? Try sitting in the back row for 2 hours daily in the heat, 5 days a week, 4 weeks a month and then try to think again. Expert recommendation: TIB1014 on 852!

After looking at so many types of buses, I'm beginning to like those WA bodied 0405s even more, though age is catching up, they seem to be timeless, reliable and soothing beauties to see on Singapore's roads rather than the boxy DM LAnce 211s Very Happy

tranquilice SG

No, the most they have to board/alight at Upp Bt Timah Rd.

tranquilice SG

What about the Tibs drivers? (the control room, I think, belongs to SBST)

off_service SG

I agree with you. There's only ONCE when I had a freezing ride in TIB 1014 L. After that, TIB 1014 L is REALLY warm, much warmer than any other Lance 211. Even though the aircon can be felt in the front during boarding, the aircon practically can't be felt when you sit down, regardless of location. I really hope Tibs can deploy these buses to feeder services, as long journey in Lance 211 can really be unbearable.

I agree with you. The WA O405 looks nicer than the box O405 or Lances.

Still, Tibs can't promise they will improve the aircon system on Lance 211. Rather disappointing.

off_service SG

Service 36?

off_service SG

Tibs drivers doesn't need to report their arrival at airport. Some drivers either take a breather or just drove off.

SBS9818A SG

I still prefer the Lance 211s over the O405s, partly due to the fact there are NO TIBS services in my immediate vicinity, furthermore I take O405s EVERY DAY!

Sv. 36 drivers AFAIK do not change drivers at Changi Airport PTB, I'm not sure. All other SBST services and TIBS services at the PTB do not change drivers, the bus parks for 5 minutes at the boarding berth for driver to sign in/use washroom etc, then goes off.