Volvo B9TL
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Dun think B9TL was deployed on SV 21 today. Still saw VO3x and MB0405 on SV21.
However, just pass by AMDEP today and saw 4 B9TL with FULL SV21 destos (finally
)...... Mechanics were seen doing the trial on the rest of the buses still..
Hopefully they will be deployed tomorrow...
Btw, 7303 and 7309 also come with the SBST "introducing WAB" ad. -
They will be out tomorrow.
See this:-
http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1600
Text reproduced below:-
Introduction Of First Wheelchair-Accessible Bus Service
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is pleased to announce that SBS Transit Ltd will be introducing the first wheelchair-accessible bus service in Singapore. From 27 June 2006, 10 buses in the existing Service 21 fleet will come with wheelchair-friendly features such as a manually operated ramp for boarding and alighting, and a single wheelchair parking space.
LTA has required all new public buses registered in Singapore from 2006 to be wheelchair-accessible. These buses will be introduced progressively to replace the existing fleet of non-wheelchair-accessible buses. The decision to introduce wheelchair-accessible buses was made following a review by the Ministry of Transport and LTA, and is in line with the recommendation from the Committee on Ageing Issues. MOT has approved the funds for the incremental cost for the wheelchair-accessible buses at $6,000 per bus for 3,550 buses over the next 17 years.
Improvements at bus interchanges and bus stops
LTA has carried out localized modifications at the alighting and boarding berths of Pasir Ris Bus Interchange and St MichaelÂ’s Bus Terminal for the convenience of wheelchair users. Additional reinforced concrete slabs have been built to provide sufficient manoeuvre space for wheelchair users to board and alight, while an additional footpath has been built to allow wheelchair users to get to the boarding berth without going into the narrow queue rails.
LTA has also carried out a series of modifications worksks, such as the construction of ramps to replace steps, to ensure that the majority of the bus stops along the route of Service 21 are accessible to wheelchair users.
The improvements at bus interchanges and bus stops will be implemented progressively islandwide as LTA and the public transport operators introduce more WAB services.
Due to major site constraints, seven out of 126 bus stops along the route of Service 21 are not accessible to wheelchair users. They are:
B08 Balestier Road opposite Balestier Point
B06 Geylang Road opposite Mohd Salleh Mosque
B12 Geylang Road after Lorong 34 Geylang
B14 Geylang Road opposite Lorong 39 Geylang
B17 Balestier Road after Irrawaddy Road
B03 Kitchener Road before Tai Hoe Hotel
B04 Thomson Road outside Novena Station
These seven bus stops are adjacent to privately owned five-foot ways that are narrow and have steps, hence they are inaccessible to wheelchair users. Notices have been put up at each of these bus stops and on-board the WABs to inform wheelchair users of these inaccessible bus stops. LTA has also worked with the voluntary welfare organisations to disseminate this information to their members and associated organisations.
Wheelchair users can board or alight at one bus stop before or after these inaccessible bus stops. (Pleases note that bus stops B12 and B14, along Geylang Road, are consecutive inaccessible bus stops.)
LTA will work with the relevant authorities to look into ways to carry out modification works progressively at these inaccessible bus stops, so as to minimise the inconvenience to the wheelchair users. -
good one~!Originally posted by demag_ac:They will be out tomorrow.
See this:-
http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1600
Text reproduced below:-
Introduction Of First Wheelchair-Accessible Bus Service
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is pleased to announce that SBS Transit Ltd will be introducing the first wheelchair-accessible bus service in Singapore. From 27 June 2006, 10 buses in the existing Service 21 fleet will come with wheelchair-friendly features such as a manually operated ramp for boarding and alighting, and a single wheelchair parking space.
LTA has required all new public buses registered in Singapore from 2006 to be wheelchair-accessible. These buses will be introduced progressively to replace the existing fleet of non-wheelchair-accessible buses. The decision to introduce wheelchair-accessible buses was made following a review by the Ministry of Transport and LTA, and is in line with the recommendation from the Committee on Ageing Issues. MOT has approved the funds for the incremental cost for the wheelchair-accessible buses at $6,000 per bus for 3,550 buses over the next 17 years.
now i know why i can't wake up today. it's all fated. think tml morning i'll grab cab go take first departing bus from st. mikes liao.
the line in red hor.. some of the 3,550 buses may be retiring at short notice.. and MOT is footing the bill?
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I will be waiting for one @ niteOriginally posted by ^tamago^:good one~!
now i know why i can't wake up today. it's all fated. think tml morning i'll grab cab go take first departing bus from st. mikes liao.
the line in red hor.. some of the 3,550 buses may be retiring at short notice.. and MOT is footing the bill?
see if the bus cold enought or not. -
A lot of cameo buses on svc 21 today , wow 10 B9tL on svc 21, that's a lot. I hope those VO 3 axles will shift to those non-volvo fleet like 143 , 22 , 157 ...etc I guess 9811T and 9812R be taken out as well.
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Hopefully the replace some SDs too, coz Sv21 everyday after 5PM till near last bus for direction 2 got a lot of people take, plus long frequency.
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Soon Lee got any B9TL coming >?
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dun worry... 15 years time also u get to take...Originally posted by SBS BUSES LOVER:Soon Lee got any B9TL coming >? -
WAB trip schedule
St. Michael's ter
06:06am 06:18am 07:24am 07:44am 08:03am 08:13am 08:42am 08:52am 09:17am 10:32am 11:30am 12:11pm 12:24pm 12:52pm 01:17pm 01:30pm 02:24pm 03:15pm 03:24pm 03:58pm 04:07pm 04:16pm 04:27pm 04:48pm 05:20pm 05:31pm 06:37pm 07:40pm 08:30pm 08:46pm 09:16pm 09:44pm 10:40pm
Lor 1 Geylang to Pasir Ris
06:32am 06:45am 07:55am 08:17am 08:36am 08:46am 09:15am 09:25am 09:50am 11:03am 12:01pm 12:42pm 12:55pm 01:25pm 01:50pm 02:03pm 02:57pm 03:45pm 03:54pm 04:30pm 04:39pm 04:48pm 04:59pm 05:23pm 05:58pm 06:09pm 07:17pm 08:17pm 09:07pm 09:22pm 09:50pm 10:18pm 11:08pm
Pasir Ris Int
05:30am 06:01am 06:12am 06:43am 06:54am 07:12am 07:29am 08:04am 08:16am 09:22am 09:50am 10:13am 10:23am 10:51am 11:00am 11:25am 12:25pm 01:23pm 02:07pm 02:22pm 02:52pm 03:25pm 03:35pm 04:23pm 05:02pm 05:12pm 05:58pm 06:11pm 06:23pm 06:36pm 07:06pm 07:40pm 08:42pm 09:42pm 10:23pm 10:37pm 11:05pm 11:32pm
Eunos MRT to St. Michael's
06:19am 06:51am 07:06am 07:39am 07:49am 08:07am 08:24am 08:59am 09:10am 10:13am 10:37am 10:59am 11:09am 11:37am 11:46am 12:13pm 01:14pm 02:12pm 02:56pm 03:11pm 03:41pm 04:14pm 04:24pm 05:13pm 05:54pm 06:07pm 06:55pm 07:08pm 07:19pm 07:31pm 08:00pm 08:32pm 09:32pm 10:32pm 11:11pm 11:23pm 11:46pm 12:13am -
The SBSt website has special timetables for the WABs.
Go to Bus Services & Timetables and select sv21 from the drop-down box.
Singtel users can use the *send 655 to find out the arrival time of the next WAB at your bus stop.
http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/transport/trpt_bus_timetable.aspx -
yeah. u can get the timetable there.
i think i announced on shoutbox here nobody went to see.
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Wheelchair-friendly buses set to hit the roads
SINGAPORE : The Singapore Bus Service will begin its wheelchair accessible bus service on Tuesday.
Ten wheelchair-friendly buses will be hitting the roads; they will be the first of more than 3,500 the bus company is acquiring over the next 17 years.
The buses represent a huge milestone for the physically challenged, like 37-year-old Tam Ah Hock, who is president of the Handicaps Welfare Association.
Singapore's first wheelchair friendly buses -- on SBS service 21 -- will ply the Pasir Ris to St Michael's route daily.
To commemorate this occasion, all wheelchair-bound passengers will get to travel free till the end of July.
Service 21 was chosen for the launch after consultation with Voluntary Welfare Organisations and the Land Transport Authority.
The service runs past the Handicaps Welfare Association in Whampoa, and allows its members direct access to Tan Tock Seng Hospital and other medical facilities.
Passengers in wheelchairs will have a specially-designated area with a padded backrest, handrails and a button to signal their intention to alight.
Said Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, "Getting onto a public bus is just step one. But the real objective is to make sure you go to work, get to school, enjoy recreational activities and even more important, to be together with your family. No point in having a family outing if you have to leave somebody behind."
The minister also asked the public to be understanding and gracious to people in wheelchairs and to make way for them.
Said Sherena Loh Shook Han, member of the Handicaps Welfare Association, "We do not mind being looked at for the fact that we're different; we're on a wheelchair. But the only thing is probably the people would be a bit more mindful if no unkind remarks are passed. Otherwise it would discourage the disabled person to come again."
As part of the public awareness for this new service, motorists are asked to steer clear of bus stops as the wheelchair-friendly buses need to stop close to the kerbs to deploy the ramp properly.
To ensure the safety and comfort of passengers in wheelchairs, the bus captains have been trained to operate the wheelchair ramp and take care of their ticketing needs, if asked to. - CNA
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HOW come the frequency of the WAB isnt regular....
at least spread them out every 1 WAB for every 5 normal bus etc -
The frequency of the WABs are from 15 mins to 60 mins!Originally posted by 105090:HOW come the frequency of the WAB isnt regular....
at least spread them out every 1 WAB for every 5 normal bus etc
And if u r a handicapped and u happen to go to Eunos MRT want to take the WAB hor, i think u wait for 2 hours den u can board, or even worse, coz dat time lots of ppl take Sv21, they need to change part of the timetable or introduce more WABs! -
i saw several b9tl at pasir ris int. I'm gonna take some pics and record bus sound tomorrow.
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I seriously advise you not to take photos of the bus in the interchange. Remember no photography is allowed at the bus interchange. Please do not bring a bad name to other enthusiasts.Originally posted by XTransbus:i saw several b9tl at pasir ris int. I'm gonna take some pics and record bus sound tomorrow. -
Quit complaining.
I think bus co will monitor the situation. From where they will make adjustments. -
took liao. it's DAMN SHIOK~!
later then adjust my pictures. my camera is no good. one pic to give u an idea of the today's trips.
my 5.30am pasir ris photo.
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That is why they put up the freaking WAB timetable! So that you can plan WHEN to leave your house.Originally posted by SBS9889U:The frequency of the WABs are from 15 mins to 60 mins!
And if u r a handicapped and u happen to go to Eunos MRT want to take the WAB hor, i think u wait for 2 hours den u can board, or even worse, coz dat time lots of ppl take Sv21, they need to change part of the timetable or introduce more WABs! -
Pictures of the Volvo B9TLs in action can be found here http://sbs9686m.fotopic.net/
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So 7307/7309/7311/7314 was on SV21.
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MOT can foot the bill lah...Originally posted by ^tamago^:the line in red hor.. some of the 3,550 buses may be retiring at short notice.. and MOT is footing the bill?
3550 x S$6000 = S$21 300 000.
Based on the latest COE Bidding, there are around 4416 COEs available for bidding for Cars category only.
So 4416 x S$ 10 000/COE estimated = S$44 160 000.
Just one COE Bidding alone alrd enough to cover the cost for 7000 buses. Not to say to spread the cost over 17 years?
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how does the engine of B9TL sound like?
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SBS 7300P, SBS 7301L, SBS 7302J, SBS 7305B, SBS 7306ZOriginally posted by lemon1974:So 7307/7309/7311/7314 was on SV21.
What are the rest of rego of B9TL seen on SV 21? anyone know? -
actually quite silent you could barely hear it. I'm not sure if i can hear it clearly from the inside. Yah i know cannot take pics at Int VO told me already. The b9tl are full especially during peak hours.Originally posted by sexy girls:how does the engine of B9TL sound like?