Capacity changes on bus services (Part 2)

last SG · 2016-02-02T12:08:53+00:00

851 got back 2 bendies. Interesting how SMRT downgrades 851 when it goes low on bendy resources, and when it finds some bendies, it deploys back on 851. Its...

AntiDennisLance SG

805???

the rigids rarely have standees. Why would you want to put DDS?? Can be considered when loading increases.

Not yet. But will be required when more of the N5 and N6 BTO's TOP.

BusAnalayzer SG

Not yet. But will be required when more of the N5 and N6 BTO's TOP.

Don't forget before they convert to DDS they will first pump up the frequency by adding many rigids. Currently operating with 5 buses, will get around 8-9 rigids at 05 min frequency. If loading still high, then will add DDS.

Though personally I would prefer SD to DD conversion

BusAnalayzer SG

Anyway 860 had 9-10 high capacity buses yesterday.

6 A95, 3 enviros, 1 A24 and (1 habit?)

Many rigid slots upgraded

Wow... that's really good.. I hope they stick to it.

SMRT in general had a mental block to deploy DDs on feeders and short trunks. Now that they have seen that the DDs on 860 are doing well, they are introducing more DDs - a move they should have done 2 years back for the benefit of Ring road residents.

They should space out the buses at 05-06 mins with HC buses instead of the current 03-04 mins that is leading to massive bunching.

SMB145B SG

Not yet. But will be required when more of the N5 and N6 BTO's TOP.

by the time the new operator takes over, N5 and N6 would have moved in.

SMB145B SG

805???

the rigids rarely have standees. Why would you want to put DDS?? Can be considered when loading increases.

you said new operator taking over which meant another 2-3 years later.

fleet size 12

12 Rigids

8 A22s + 4 taros

2 DDs from 811 doing 805 during AM/PM Peak

BusAnalayzer SG

Can someone confirm the AM fleet for svc 860 today? Does it still have a high number (80%) of HC buses as observed on Friday?

SBS 9256 X SG

Can someone confirm the AM fleet for svc 860 today? Does it still have a high number (80%) of HC buses as observed on Friday?

The only one I saw was the sole SMB 3578 R.. Unless others see other cameo...

BusAnalayzer SG

The only one I saw was the sole SMB 3578 R.. Unless others see other cameo...

860 fleet changes every day. Hopefully SMRT can put some order around it. Only 1 HC bus today?

carbikebus SG

Practice for Yishun residents to go upper deck for short trunks and feeders once new operators take over

SBS 9256 X SG

860 fleet changes every day. Hopefully SMRT can put some order around it. Only 1 HC bus today?

I dunno bout AM... PM I saw 4... Two at Int (1 Enviro, 1 Green MAN A95), SMB 3607 R and SMB 3539 D (Suspected). Together with TIB 1023 K

SMB315C SG

Can someone confirm the AM fleet for svc 860 today? Does it still have a high number (80%) of HC buses as observed on Friday?

SG5785Z SMB3533U SMB3607R SMB5888H TIB1233X

carbikebus SG

No wonder AMDEP replace 2-3 DD with O405G each on Svc 854 & 969 respectively.Its for svc 860.

BusAnalayzer SG

svc 860 fleet today (16 buses)

7 DDs (3533U, 3578P, 3585U, 3607P, 5743U, 5785Z, 5888H)

1 Bendy (1233X)

8 Rigids

* Operating with 50% high capacity fleet

* AM fleet is 16 buses and not 19 buses as previously reported or on sgwiki. 860A has 06 buses done randomly by 860 fleet. 860 operating with 10 buses. In general, frequency is around 03-04 mins between Yishun and Khatib and 05-06 mins between Khatib and Yishun.

* 3578P, 3585U, 5888H, 1233X all did one trip 860 and one trip 860A.

AntiDennisLance SG

No wonder AMDEP replace 2-3 DD with O405G each on Svc 854 & 969 respectively.Its for svc 860.

At least the O405G's for 854 and 969 are still high capacity buses.

carbikebus SG

svc 860 fleet today (16 buses)

7 DDs (3533U, 3578P, 3585U, 3607P, 5743U, 5785Z, 5888H)

1 Bendy (1233X)

8 Rigids

* Operating with 50% high capacity fleet

* 3578P, 3585U, 5888H, 1233X all did one trip 860 and one trip 860A.

Cut 3 SDs..Good move

BusAnalayzer SG

Now that DDs have been successful on svc 48, I hope SBS can make a fleet change.

Weekdays: 14 SDs, 6 DDs to start with and continue to upgrade as necessary.

Weekends: full DD fleet. Why? A lot of workers/FDWs go to Little India / Rochor area from the BTOs/condos along Marine Parade/Amber/Meyer and each bus is packed to door especially between 0900-1000am. They also head to Newton Food court, Botanic Gardens and Holland Village. DDs will do well on weekends.

BusAnalayzer SG

By the way, can someone confirm if 66 operates with full DD fleet on weekends?

SMB5007J SG

By the way, can someone confirm if 66 operates with full DD fleet on weekends?

on sundays full dd fleet

carbikebus SG

Now that DDs have been successful on svc 48, I hope SBS can make a fleet change.

Weekdays: 14 SDs, 6 DDs to start with and continue to upgrade as necessary.

Some pax ever say they're giddy taking DD on Benjamin Sheares Bridges hahaha

carbikebus SG

LTA can also introduce 36M that start from Siglap Rd-Tomlinson Rd using 4 DD & 3 SD with frequency of 14-22 mins per bus to complement 36.36 can cut 1 bus already.

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