From Trans Island Bus Services to SMRT Buses
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Trans Island Bus Services was rebranded SMRT Buses on Monday 10 May 2004. In the past one year, only one bus service was introduced which is 950 on 19 Sep 2004. Bus fleet was “improved” just by bringing over CSS buses.
Looking back at the past 1 year, nothing much was done. Yet it still asks for a fare hike.
In my opinion, Tibs and SMRT shouldn't have merged. What do you think? -
SMRT should have retained monopoly over subways while SBS and Tibs should have just remained in their respective sectors. Tendering out the NEL to the bus operators and ordering the loser to merge with SMRT is the LTA's biggest gaffe.
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Haiz... Even rail operation, SBS runs better...
Seems that all these happened aft SMRT changed mgmt -
Is it? LTA ordered Tibs to merge with SMRT?Originally posted by iveco:SMRT should have retained monopoly over subways while SBS and Tibs should have just remained in their respective sectors. Tendering out the NEL to the bus operators and ordering the loser to merge with SMRT is the LTA's biggest gaffe.
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no the one who didn't won the NEL tenderOriginally posted by tranquilice:Is it? LTA ordered Tibs to merge with SMRT? -
?Originally posted by SBS9828X:no the one who didn't won the NEL tender
Tibs was the one who didn't won the NEL tender. -
In the end, who suffer?
Commuters served by the infamous SMRT!
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In my opinion, SMRT bit off more than it could chew. The transfer of "territories" was one of the big mistakes. SBST gave up 15 services in exchange for just 8. And SMRT just didn't know how to utilise potential money-making services. Services 61, 67 and 190 were doing better when they were controlled by SBST.
Also, it's my dream to see Bukit Batok reverting to SBST control. I don't know why, but SMRTB can keep Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang.
Services SBST gave up: (according to date)
CCK: 190, 185, 300, 302, 307, 67, 172, 175, 188
BBT: 77, 189, 361, 365, 367, 61, 106, 173
Services SBST acquired:
SKG: 864, 865, 866, 82, 103, 163, 378, 379. -
SMRT is getting bad to worst...
Last time Tibs have better buses, now no more -
You forgot that SBS gave up Yishun (service 171), Bt Panjang, Jln Kayu/Seletar and Punggol to Tibs in 1995. Jln Kayu/Seletar and Punggol (plus Sengkang) were handed back to SBS in 1999.Originally posted by kenny_cai:In my opinion, SMRT bit off more than it could chew. The transfer of "territories" was one of the big mistakes. SBST gave up 15 services in exchange for just 8. And SMRT just didn't know how to utilise potential money-making services. Services 61, 67 and 190 were doing better when they were controlled by SBST.
Also, it's my dream to see Bukit Batok reverting to SBST control. I don't know why, but SMRTB can keep Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang.
Services SBST gave up: (according to date)
CCK: 190, 185, 300, 302, 307, 67, 172, 175, 188
BBT: 77, 189, 361, 365, 367, 61, 106, 173
Services SBST acquired:
SKG: 864, 865, 866, 82, 103, 163, 378, 379. -
And in those days Sv 160, 167, 178, 181, 182 (What's more)Originally posted by tranquilice:You forgot that SBS gave up Yishun (service 171), Bt Panjang, Jln Kayu/Seletar and Punggol to Tibs in 1995. Jln Kayu/Seletar and Punggol (plus Sengkang) were handed back to SBS in 1999. -
I knew that, but it was doing pretty well in those territories, so I didn't mention it. I should know; I've experienced it (except Sengkang)
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Well... Those days are over...Originally posted by kenny_cai:I knew that, but it was doing pretty well in those territories, so I didn't mention it. I should know; I've experienced it (except Sengkang) -
I don't think SMRT is doing pretty well in Choa Chu Kang and Bt Panjang. SBST did better in both areas.Originally posted by kenny_cai:I knew that, but it was doing pretty well in those territories, so I didn't mention it. I should know; I've experienced it (except Sengkang) -
For CCK can see, Sv 190 frequency very unstableOriginally posted by tranquilice:I don't think SMRT is doing pretty well in Choa Chu Kang and Bt Panjang. SBST did better in both areas. -
Our PM's wife have some stake in the TIBS!Originally posted by tranquilice:Is it? LTA ordered Tibs to merge with SMRT?
I personally feel that SMRT dont have the resources to take so many bus routes that SBST had handed over to them.
Trust me that such profitable routes like 190.61 & 67, they have driven away and frustrated some of the passengers due to the poor services! -
The prob is, are GLC runned properly in the 1st place?Originally posted by phillipC:Our PM's wife have some stake in the TIBS!
I personally feel that SMRT dont have the resources to take so many bus routes that SBST had handed over to them.
Trust me that such profitable routes like 190.61 & 67, they have driven away and frustrated some of the passengers due to the poor services! -
One thing I have to mention here is that, 854 have improved that morning service for the past two days. Previously, it was fully packed from Yio Chu Kang Rd ( perhaps from Yishun ) up to the end of Hougang Ave 3. These two days there are plenty of space to stand in TIB1143G. Nevertheless, this bus I took was around 8.05am, I am not very sure about the situation at other times of the morning peak.
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It really depends because the highest demand is bet 0700-0800Originally posted by PJ_Quek:One thing I have to mention here is that, 854 have improved that morning service for the past two days. Previously, it was fully packed from Yio Chu Kang Rd ( perhaps from Yishun ) up to the end of Hougang Ave 3. These two days there are plenty of space to stand in TIB1143G. Nevertheless, this bus I took was around 8.05am, I am not very sure about the situation at other times of the morning peak. -
I see I see. External impact such as traffic jams and other unforseen circumstances also play a part in it. In checkpoints, 160 / 170 can also arrive late due to heavy jams at the causeway.Originally posted by sbst275:It really depends because the highest demand is bet 0700-0800 -
and about SBST? Much better than SMRT? I could probably give you some examples about how SBST's service can be atrocious sometimes
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I suppose things have gotten worse. The new management has went all the way to cut costs, eliminating unnecessary staff. A driver told me that even those conductors who keep track of bus timings are terminated, leaving the entire timing integrity to the computers. Break times reduced to squeeze bus captains dry. Cleanliness compromised; look at the interior nowadays. Dirt everywhere.
If things go on this way, I rather SMRT Buses merge with SBS Transit. -
pass top brass guy who sit on top always a retired SAF 'STAR'. But now? A retail expert who knows nothing about transportation and also veri $$$. ST papers eg: Sunday Times ever reports an interview.... something about ...'live to eat' kind of article.Originally posted by sbst275:Haiz... Even rail operation, SBS runs better...
Seems that all these happened aft SMRT changed mgmt -
not true. your reports not accurate. If I were to tell the truth, tomorrow I'll be called up go drink coffee....follow by apologise about wat I 'wrote' on the internet.....something like the now famous case : ASTAR.Originally posted by tranquilice:?
Tibs was the one who didn't won the NEL tender.
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[quote]Originally posted by phillipC:
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Our PM's wife have some stake in the TIBS!
TIBS now known as SMRT Bus.
SMRT actually own by TH.
TH belongs to the LEE.
So wat do u think leh?