Defination of good svc.

• SBS3624G

  12 Apr 05, 19:37

  For me :
  
  1. Able to board bus at peak-hr.
  2. Waits under 10min off peak-hr.
  3. Cruises at top-speed between 50-60 on main road, 55-65 on expressway.
  4. Does not stop at every junction.
  5. Brakes lightly at each bus-stop.
  6. Reliable aircon.
• iveco

  12 Apr 05, 19:41

  Stick closely to frequency and don't deviate from it. If the service guide says one bus every 15 minutes, I expect to wait no more than 10 to 20 minutes for this bus.
  
  By the way, I noticed that service guides in Perth have bus timings. Do you guys back in Singapore think it is a good idea to have in our service guides?
• SBS3688Y

  12 Apr 05, 20:45

  Originally posted by iveco:

  Stick closely to frequency and don't deviate from it. If the service guide says one bus every 15 minutes, I expect to wait no more than 10 to 20 minutes for this bus.
  
  By the way, I noticed that service guides in Perth have bus timings. Do you guys back in Singapore think it is a good idea to have in our service guides?

  I feel that bus timings may not be suitable in Singapore, as traffic conditions & & travel demand may vary greatly at different times.
  
  In Melbourne, buses and trams have an average of 3-5 "Timing Points" for each journey. Drivers will have to stop at the Timing Point (a bus/tram-stop) if they are ahead of schedule. As their schedules are rather lax, its common for drivers to stop over at each timing point for a few minutes, hence they are able to achieve an accurate schedule. I'm sure passengers will complain if this is practiced in Spore.
• Dead_Man_Inc

  13 Apr 05, 02:13

  waited for 15-20 mins for bus 38 during peak hrs.
  
  the bus driver drive so slowly as though nobody was on board
• iveco

  13 Apr 05, 09:59

  Originally posted by SBS3688Y:

  In Melbourne, buses and trams have an average of 3-5 "Timing Points" for each journey. Drivers will have to stop at the Timing Point (a bus/tram-stop) if they are ahead of schedule. As their schedules are rather lax, its common for drivers to stop over at each timing point for a few minutes, hence they are able to achieve an accurate schedule. I'm sure passengers will complain if this is practiced in Spore.

  Are you currently living in Melbourne? If so, which suburb? I have relatives in Greensborough and Mill Park.
  
  The same story happens in Perth as well. The timing points are located at landmarks like bus and train stations or major buildings. This allows the service captains to get a quick break before starting the next leg of the journey.