Originally posted by carbikebus:
Let me get this clear,SBS Transit basic pay is far more higher than SMRT Buses,But in allowances SMRT Buses ones are slightly higher than SBST.Overall when they take monthly pay it is nearly the same.
SBS Transit Double-Decker allowances per day $4
SMRT buses Bendy allowances per day $8
SBST Monthly accident free bonus $80-6 Month acc free $380
SMRTB Monthly accident free bonus $120-150-6 month acc free $500(not sure)
SBST Starting basic pay $1200(Unlike previous $936-1000 depends on class of licence)
SMRTB Starting basic pay $654-755
SBST are prone to speed trap,Public complaints& Early arrivals SMRTB are quite relaxed in terms of regulation except for early arrivals
SBST bonuses are twice a year
SMRTB bonuses are thrice a year
SBST BC are quite relaxed in terms of working off day/Continued another shift/trip
SMRTB are quite hectic in term of being forced to work 2 shift/Off days due to shortage of manpower
Overall SBST BCs earn around $1.400-$2,500(salary twice a month)
Overall SMRTB SCs earn around $1,300-$2,300(salary twice a month)
Both are excluding CPF cut
yes. SuspensionOriginally posted by cornyfish2000:So SBS drivers get penalised if they arrive back at the station too early?
Could this be why some of them resort to time-delaying tactics while on the roads?
yes. it all depends on their schedule. the tolerance is not more than 3 mins earlier than scheduled time of arrival at end point. (and ITP also, but tat is not relevant yet.)Originally posted by cornyfish2000:So SBS drivers get penalised if they arrive back at the station too early?
Could this be why some of them resort to time-delaying tactics while on the roads?