Wheel-Chair Accessible Buses from 2006
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Heard from a source that SBST is bringing in 150 wheel chair accessible buses this year.
At least 2/3 of the bus fleet will be wheelchair-accessible in 7 yrs time based on the operatorsÂ’ yearly fleet replacement programmes. so by 2023 all public buses can be expected to be wheelchair-accessible. -
These must be the much talked about Volvo B9TL DDs.
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They will be comissioned for revenue service by this year.Originally posted by iveco:These must be the much talked about Volvo B9TL DDs. -
The faster the better.
. Some services really need these buses. 
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yes. there was an introduction ceremony held today at the SBST HQ on the Wheelchair Accessible Bus (WAB) prototype, with Minister of Transport as the guest. that is all we have, we shall have to continue waiting for the B9TL's to be bodied up.Originally posted by IsIsTRD:Heard from a source that SBST is bringing in 150 wheel chair accessible buses this year.
At least 2/3 of the bus fleet will be wheelchair-accessible in 7 yrs time based on the operatorsÂ’ yearly fleet replacement programmes. so by 2023 all public buses can be expected to be wheelchair-accessible. -
Hmm... I am too anticipated about these B9TLs, hope that they will come to SG soon!
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They r in Singapore and coming out in around 2 months' time.Originally posted by Apex-LW'21:Hmm... I am too anticipated about these B9TLs, hope that they will come to SG soon! -
The buses otherthan having Wheelchair ramps, new compact cash ticket box, LCD screen to enhance visibility and advertisement handgrips
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what they mean by full length windscreen? the upper deck and lower deck windscreen join and covers from the very top to bumper har?
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yes. 9889U is like that actually.Originally posted by SBS9828X:what they mean by full length windscreen? the upper deck and lower deck windscreen join and covers from the very top to bumper har? -
wait...Originally posted by ^tamago^:yes. 9889U is like that actually.
it didnt join... -
hey guys
B9TL was featured in the Chn 6.30pm news.
The ramp is at the back of the bus only and is manual operated, meaning the BC will haf to pull the ramp himself. the design is quite similar to 9889 and the upp deck side windows had a sticker tat says sumthing like thihs: Singapore 1st wheelchair friendly bus. and our minister said tat most of the cost is covered by them so tat pax do nt nid to pay higher fares. -
is it... hmmm... i thought the whole glass is one piece siliconed onto the bodywork... but the new bus, it does not look like one-piece at all. haha.Originally posted by SBS9828X:wait...
it didnt join... -
or it looked like the HK Volvo B9TL windscreen?
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from the pic u posted in chit chat, it is 3-piece, siliconed or glued together
the HK B9 is diff. more like 1 piece -
informations on the B9TL (sorry if repeated)
the B9TL DD http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/whatsnew_15February2006.asp
infos on the B9TL http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/whatsnew_15February2006A.asp -
yeah lor.Originally posted by SBS9828X:from the pic u posted in chit chat, it is 3-piece, siliconed or glued together
the HK B9 is diff. more like 1 piece
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i also find it... funnyOriginally posted by ^tamago^:yeah lor.
9889U looks more like 1 piece. the new B9TL doesn't.
the lower rear windows is curved, making it look stupid and the front head light, trying to copy Enviro buses -
9889U is 2 piece, there's a distinctive metal part between the EDS and lower windscreen.Originally posted by ^tamago^:yeah lor.
9889U looks more like 1 piece. the new B9TL doesn't. -
The ramp is manaul operated? Those on Transperth Merc O405NHs are at the front and button operated. There is a flashing light when the ramp extends out.Originally posted by alex_cai92:hey guys
B9TL was featured in the Chn 6.30pm news.
The ramp is at the back of the bus only and is manual operated, meaning the BC will haf to pull the ramp himself. the design is quite similar to 9889 and the upp deck side windows had a sticker tat says sumthing like thihs: Singapore 1st wheelchair friendly bus. and our minister said tat most of the cost is covered by them so tat pax do nt nid to pay higher fares. -
y isnt there a front ramp at the front door leh? BTW since the ramp at the back door that means the EZ-link reader there is Entry/Exit right?
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to clarify:
yes it is mannual. very easy to operate. release safety cover. pull and swing out. voila done. cna be done in 4 secs.
to put back u must put the safety catch back toehrwise ppl might trip over the handle n fall.
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i Find it rather beautiful thoOriginally posted by SBS9828X:i also find it... funny
the lower rear windows is curved, making it look stupid and the front head light, trying to copy Enviro buses
er oops
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It is, BC have to open it to 'link' itOriginally posted by iveco:The ramp is manaul operated? Those on Transperth Merc O405NHs are at the front and button operated. There is a flashing light when the ramp extends out.
Cos using electrical versions may not always be 100% reliable -
which part?Originally posted by ZYX2005:i Find it rather beautiful tho
er oops
ZYX
the bus as a whole looks okay except for that curving front... it makes the bus look more coach like. Id prefer 9889U body