Press Release(Jul 2006 to Sept 2006)
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Originally posted by sbst275:
Why till now then inform us? Now no more time to take 116 already although i take quite a few times already -
shocking sia~
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never taken it before.Originally posted by SBS9889U: Why till now then inform us? Now no more time to take 116 already although i take quite a few times already 
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A few more minutes later it will be historyOriginally posted by ^tamago^:never taken it before.
Last bus from HG Int @ 4.30PM, reach HG Int again about 4.48PM or so. -
Over 200 Passengers In Wheelchairs Enjoy Free Rides On SBS TransitÂ’s Wheelchair-Accessible Buses
For more info, please visit http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2006aug_15-1.aspx -
Zaobao also got the news abt withdrawal of Sv 116Originally posted by sbst275:
Zaobao : Withdrawal of Sv 116 -
Singapore is new Volvo East Asia HQ
Singapore is Volvo East Asia's new International Headquarters.
The company hopes to use Singapore as a base to expand into key and emerging markets in Asia.
While Volvo Cars has been part of Ford Motor since 1999, Volvo continues to deal with buses, trucks, construction, marine and aeronautical equipment.
About two-thirds of SBS Transit buses on Singapore roads wear the Volvo badge.
Besides making bus chassis, Volvo is also known for its trucks assembled in Singapore for the regional markets.
Its operations contributed to the 27 percent growth last year in Singapore's transport engineering sector worth some $15.5 billion dollars.
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PIE flyover to open
The Kallang Way Flyover will be opened this Sunday. The two-lane flyover is located between the PIE and the Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway, or KPE, which is expected to be completed soon. The flyover is expected to save motorists 10 to 20 minutes of travelling time on the PIE, in the direction of Sims Avenue and Mountbatten Road.
The Kallang Way Flyover is one of three flyovers constructed under the KPE project. The last of the three, the Aljunied West Flyover, is expected to be opened by the middle of next year.
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Temporary Bus Diversion For National Day Rally At NUS
For more info, please visit http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2006aug_17-1.aspx -
Free rides a hit with disabled commuters
Fellow bus passengers have been patient and mostly considerate too
Zafar Anjum
[email protected]
SOME 200 wheelchair users have taken rides on the new wheelchair-accessible buses (WAB) since their launch more than a month ago.
To top it off, the rides were free, under a month-long promotion by SBS Transit.
The reception has been better than expected, said the company's corporate communications director Tammy Tan, who added that many of the passengers were repeat passengers.
The 10 new wheelchair-friendly buses hit the roads on June 26, plying the route of service number 21, which includes Pasir Ris, Tampines and Jalan Besar and stops outside the Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA) premises and Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
These buses are equipped with a manually-operated ramp at the rear door for boarding and alighting, a bell-push button positioned at a lower height on the railing, and a padded headrest for the wheelchair user.
Each bus can accommodate one wheelchair-bound passenger.
An average of six wheelchair-bound passengers rode on the WAB buses each day, with the majority of the trips made after 7pm in the off-peak hours.
Singapore Management University student Nurulasyiqah Mohammad Taha was one of the happy passengers.
Said the 21-year-old final-year accountancy student, who made two rides: "It was really an exciting experience for me as that was the first time I travelled on a public bus. On both occasions, I was travelling for leisure purposes."
There was one little hitch though. While a public education programme — in partnership with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) — was launched to make people aware of issues associated with WAB travel, it seems that it will take time for commuters take note of the message.
Many commuters were not aware that the designated parking area for wheelchairs was for that purpose.
Said Ms Nurulasyiqah: "When I boarded the bus, commuters seemed unaware and the bus captain had to ask them nicely to make way for me to park my wheelchair there. There is a need to make the public more aware."
But commuters do demonstrate patience and tolerance for the wheelchair-bound passengers.
Said bus captain Seyu Kwang Meng, 30, of service number 21: "When I see a passenger in wheelchair wanting to board, I will open the entrance for other commuters to board first. But on a few occasions, these commuters said they would wait for the former to board the bus instead. This is heart-warming and shows that our commuters are very considerate."
When asked if SBS Transit will extend the service to other routes, given the good response, Ms Tan said: "We will assess Service 21 over a six-month period and then make a decision in consultation with the voluntary welfare organisations and the LTA." -
Travel green next week and win
HERE'S the advice you'll be hearing next week: Take the most environmentally-friendly travel option you can.
Into its fourth year, the Green Transport Week campaign, which kicks off on Sunday, advocates eco-friendly modes of transport such as taking the bus or train, cycling, walking, or car pooling. These are ways that can reduce carbon emissions that contribute to global warming and climate change.
This year, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) would also like to see more Singaporeans buying fuel-efficient and hybrid cars. SEC's executive director Howard Shaw is hoping Green Transport Week will make a bigger impact.
"We are really a nation of car-lovers, but we are not saying leave your car at home. Cars form a very integrated part of our transport system. But what we are encouraging people to do is to choose more fuel-efficient vehicles. If you have to drive, maintain your vehicle in a way so that it emits less pollution, practise better driving habits, and use the car responsibly. If you travel less than 2km, consider walking or getting on your bike."
He added: "From to time, make use of public transport. Singapore probably has the most convenient transport system in the world."
This year's Green Transport Week will also include a contest to spot fuel-efficient cars on the road.
Owners of cars with fuel economies of at least 9km per litre and under the Fuel Economy Labelling Scheme will receive decals, and stand to win fuel vouchers if spotted.
On its part, SBS Transit will encourage more people to take public transport next week - by handing out free drinks at selected bus interchanges.
It is also encouraging motorists to give way to buses to ensure a smooth ride for commuters.
The first event on Sunday at Changi Village will also include the launch of the third edition of the Green Transport Guide, which contains useful tips to help motorists reduce fuel consumption and save money.
Organisations and schools will also be able to pledge their support and submit their suggestions online for the Green Transport programme.
Log on to www.sec.org.sg/gtw to learn more about Green Transport Week.
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give way to buses?Originally posted by:He added: "From to time, make use of public transport. Singapore probably has the most convenient transport system in the world."
define "efficient" in terms of Singapore transport system?
It is also encouraging motorists to give way to buses to ensure a smooth ride for commuters.
theres the bus lane right?
how many more lanes and ways you want motorists to give?
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SBST Current Promotion
For 7 Days, try greener route
The Straits Times 18 August 2006
Green Transport Week starts on Sunday
Channel NewsAsia 17 August 2006
Travel green next week and win
Today 18 August 2006 -
It isn't just the bus laneOriginally posted by 105090:give way to buses?
theres the bus lane right?
how many more lanes and ways you want motorists to give?
Yellow box is another one, some drivers dun even know what it is even for
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actually buses already so big size.. can bully other motorists quite easily
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give way when turning right?Originally posted by 105090:give way to buses?
theres the bus lane right?
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Introduction of Svc 23A:
Svc 23A operates from Tampines Int till Tampines Ave 1 (Temasek Poly West Gate) bus stop during Temasek Poly school days (Weekdays). -
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Extension of Service 945 with effect from Sunday, 27 August 2006
945 got amend again???
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Originally posted by 28_29_293:
finally... Temasek Poly students can take, dont need to flood 23 liao!
[b]Introduction of Svc 23A:
Svc 23A operates from Tampines Int till Tampines Ave 1 (Temasek Poly West Gate) bus stop during Temasek Poly school days (Weekdays).[/b] -
Originally posted by Apex-LW'21:
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[b]Extension of Service 945
Click here[/b]
SMRT got nothing better to do , showing off .
trying to irritate SBST . anyway BB West Ave 7 already got 4 buses passing thru
947 , 187 , 188 , 985 , some more got feeder , 985 pass by BB Int , what more they want !
another feeder ? seow . make the route even longer , they better decrease the frequency . freq so bad . -
Bring more ppl to the new grace of heaven church along BB West Ave 7Originally posted by SBS BUSES LOVER:.
SMRT got nothing better to do , showing off .
trying to irritate SBST . anyway BB West Ave 7 already got 4 buses passing thru -
Wah! Who this childish person coming up with such a petty comment?Originally posted by SBS BUSES LOVER:.
SMRT got nothing better to do , showing off .
trying to irritate SBST . anyway BB West Ave 7 already got 4 buses passing thru
947 , 187 , 188 , 985 , some more got feeder , 985 pass by BB Int , what more they want !
another feeder ? seow . make the route even longer , they better decrease the frequency . freq so bad .
what u mean trying to irritate SBST? so kiddish!
what u mean another feeder? Its still the same thing.
have u heard of the line "The more the merrier"
then what about Orchard RD? Give it only one bus lah! why need until about 20 svcs running there?
Please la...do think...
u think residents only want 1 option? they want more! they are never satisfied. -
This is 945's first amendment actually.Originally posted by brotherchen1982:945 got amend again???
The previous amendment was
on 3rd May 2003(i think)
365 to ply St 52
also, to be renumbered as 945
well, all i can say is that, SBS should have made these changes back then....
write in also they never bothered....bleah -
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