NAC fleets set to retire 6 years later - ZB Sunday
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Saw this article in e ZB
But getting the print edition as there are limited info. Only was a Sv 93 passenger complaing against the NAC WA MK2 -
13th Jun 2011 will be the date when the fleet of VO2X starts to retire. The date for the last NAC bus to retire is 23rd Feb 2012.Originally posted by sbst275:Saw this article in e ZB
But getting the print edition as there are limited info. Only was a Sv 93 passenger complaing against the NAC WA MK2
These dates assume that the statutory life span for public buses remain at 17 years. -
So far, the CRBs will be gone by the end of 2007. Majority of the Mk IIs were given dispensation to serve until 2008. That leaves the VO2Xes as the final batch of NACs. The latter group also happen to be the last bi-axle DDs in Singapore.
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eh, bro, u sure Mk II's will serve until 2009 not? Their retirement time frame is from Mar 2007 to Apr 2008.Originally posted by iveco:So far, the CRBs will be gone by the end of 2007. Majority of the Mk IIs were given dispensation to serve until 2009. That leaves the VO2Xes as the final batch of NACs. The latter group also happen to be the last bi-axle DDs in Singapore. -
Hope there is no more extn to lifespanOriginally posted by ^tamago^:13th Jun 2011 will be the date when the fleet of VO2X starts to retire. The date for the last NAC bus to retire is 23rd Feb 2012.
These dates assume that the statutory life span for public buses remain at 17 years. -
Typo error.Originally posted by ^tamago^:eh, bro, u sure Mk II's will serve until 2009 not? Their retirement time frame is from Mar 2007 to Apr 2008. -
Nvm. Don't kena flame can alrd.Originally posted by iveco:Typo error.
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OK...
This is the summary based on the print edition
1) SBS has stated that they have 11 NAC svs, this incls the 7 JIS svs, Sv 6, 11, 35 and 91
2) There are currently 36 PAC svs, the aircon and non aircon bus ratio depends on their loading (Obviously it isn't)
3) The single decks are expected to retire bef 2008 while the VO2x by 2012.
4) This article was published aft ZB received complains of deployment of NAC buses onboard Sv 158, causing unhappiness (*Wa liew, like this already complain. I wonder for majority NAC svs that have high loading) -
158 is the only service that goes to DHS, meaning it is a school service. However, this school is located in an upmarket area of Singapore. WOn't be too surprised if people complain about 158 being downgraded.
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But if it is upmarket area, many would own carsOriginally posted by iveco:158 is the only service that goes to DHS, meaning it is a school service. However, this school is located in an upmarket area of Singapore. WOn't be too surprised if people complain about 158 being downgraded. -
Get over it, SBST275.Originally posted by sbst275:2) There are currently 36 PAC svs, the aircon and non aircon bus ratio depends on their loading (Obviously it isn't) -
If there is no prob with any bus sv, there wun be any complains from passengers
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It's biased!
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GET OVER IT.Originally posted by sbst275:If there is no prob with any bus sv, there wun be any complains from passengers -
just let the NAC buses ply the PAC services lah...
10 years down the road... people will reflect back..
"damn.. why did i complain abt 158 having NAC buses.. this bus is freaking cold." -
Well well.. and finally, Public scheduled buses will be fully air-conditioned in Singapore, by 2012!! Once part of our lives, they are set to be history in Singapore..
One reason i do believe that no more NAC buses was introduced was Singaporeans demands nothing less than AC buses, hot weather, and the NAC buses age faster than AC counterparts from wear and tear.
and future generations wont get a chance to experience the pioneer of singapore buses-- NAC buses! All they will see is AC buses. the comfort and cleanliness!
Still, this is a sign of an expected improvement to singapore public bus services, after coming such a long way, to reflect itself as a 21st century country with world-class public transport -
My opinion:
All feeders by SBST should have some NAC buses in their fleet:
1) The distance is short compared to some trunk service like 151
2) The residents staying at that particular town still can enjoy cheap fares by taking NAC buses(feeders) if they are lucky
3) The BC no need to suffer the hotness in the bus for such a long time(afternoon)
So what is your views to it???
Any comment are welcomed
I may be wrong -
any kind soul will be able to scan/translate the article and put it here? or is it available on the zaobao.com website? Thanks a lot
edit: only the lead paragraphs are on the website
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I'm really damn damn sian to hear people complaining incessantly on why there are so many NAC buses on 90/151 and what not! Come on, think of something new. It's the same old topic all the time. People are getting irritated by all this repeated talk.
Personally of course I would like to see 100% of the bus services being air-conditioned, but with the introduction of so many new service initiatives, the bus company is already stretched beyond their resources. Hence you get services like 32, 82, 103, 158, the HGDEP controlled feeders getting more and more NAC buses. Can't be helped. If the bus companies doesn't want to purchase more buses in anticipation of possible bus withdrawals with the opening of the Circle Line, there's nth we can do about it. Leave the professionals (eg the bus company) to do their jobs. Period.
And if you have so much time whining about NAC buses, I suggest why don't you contribute your time more constructively towards society, help out the needy instead of complaining over and over about the same thing. -
Circle Line completion is still years away.
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there's continued complaining because nothing is done of course if it was changed we wont be complaining about it will we?Originally posted by Zilchster:I'm really damn damn sian to hear people complaining incessantly on why there are so many NAC buses on 90/151 and what not! Come on, think of something new. It's the same old topic all the time. People are getting irritated by all this repeated talk.
Personally of course I would like to see 100% of the bus services being air-conditioned, but with the introduction of so many new service initiatives, the bus company is already stretched beyond their resources. Hence you get services like 32, 82, 103, 158, the HGDEP controlled feeders getting more and more NAC buses. Can't be helped. If the bus companies doesn't want to purchase more buses in anticipation of possible bus withdrawals with the opening of the Circle Line, there's nth we can do about it. Leave the professionals (eg the bus company) to do their jobs. Period.
And if you have so much time whining about NAC buses, I suggest why don't you contribute your time more constructively towards society, help out the needy instead of complaining over and over about the same thing.
oh yeah and stop whining about us complaining -
It is expected to be ready in 2010.Originally posted by iveco:Circle Line completion is still years away. -
I also hope that NAC buses will extinet in the near future, even JIS will also be FAC!
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then tell them to continue their complaining through the official channels. not here. of course nothing is changed since they are obviously not even complaining the right way!Originally posted by hisoka:there's continued complaining because nothing is done of course if it was changed we wont be complaining about it will we?
oh yeah and stop whining about us complaining -
Even if you complain.. ?? Whats the use of it... ?? thats the problem of Singaporeans.. Only know how to complain... have you ever asked yourself.. ? If they have the chance.. will they be deploying the NACs.. ? NO.. it only make them lose money (AC buses charged higher fares).Originally posted by hisoka:there's continued complaining because nothing is done of course if it was changed we wont be complaining about it will we?
oh yeah and stop whining about us complaining