SMRT Link Shuttle
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Press Release: http://www.smrt.com.sg/news/2006/07_08.pdf
Route1: Outram Park MRT station to Chinatown
Frequency: 12mins
Route2: Dhoby Ghaut MRT station to Chinatown
Frequency: 8mins
Route3: Dhoby Ghaut MRT station to Little India
Frequency: 15mins
PA669B was seen operatiing Route3 today with 0 passengers
Anyone tried it yet? -
below have but lazy to take.. take train underground and disappear liao...
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Anyone has the photo of it?
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Haven't tried it yet but may I know what buses are SMRT using : Bus plus or SMRT Buses
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They are using the PA-Lance buses ...Originally posted by SMRT Buses:Haven't tried it yet but may I know what buses are SMRT using : Bus plus or SMRT Buses -
Against the NEL
When Svs like 190 and 960 cannot cope, they'd rather compete with SBS for that 80c fare instead of collecting at least $1.25 per pax from the 2 abv service
8 mins??? I might as well wait for NEL, 6 mins frequency -
NEL not freeOriginally posted by sbst275:8 mins??? I might as well wait for NEL, 6 mins frequency
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Free or not free, isn't the caseOriginally posted by samtlk:NEL not free
Why would I want to get out, wait in a hot afternoon at Dhoby Ghaut for 15 mins just for the free bus? Maybe by the time I board, NEL train would have reached Chinatown already
Unless I take direct bus to Chinatown diff case -
Before i could take a snap shot of it, the bus already Vrooomed passed...Originally posted by Volvo Olympian:Anyone has the photo of it?
Anyway, its pa lances, with a very colourful allover livery. EDS displays: SMRTLink Dhoby Ghaut - Little India. -
Bus Plus lahOriginally posted by Volvo Olympian:They are using the PA-Lance buses ...
You think GLC so good give you a 12m bus to be used as free shuttles?
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I saw the bus with my own eyes, PA669B (SMRT PA Lance)Originally posted by sbst275:Bus Plus lah
You think GLC so good give you a 12m bus to be used as free shuttles? 
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Well , sorry thenOriginally posted by sbst275:Bus Plus lah
You think GLC so good give you a 12m bus to be used as free shuttles? 
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Free
Yeah, wait till Aug 1 when the operators apply for fare revision -
Bus Plus used on the little india - chinatown route...
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4 reasons why SMRT can save $$$ by deploying CSS Nissans on this service:
1. It's depot is the nearest to Dhoby Ghaut & Outram Park Stns (Save fuel)
2. They should adopt a "Since this service dosen't benefit me, I shall give you the bare minimum" mindset. (No need to buy new buses)
3. The name CSS (City Shuttle Service) is an apt description of the nature of the service. (Save repainting cost)
4. Can convert to NAC Bus by just opening the windows. Some tourists prefer NAC too. (Save fuel)
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You wouldn't... But those Aunties & Uncles going to Chinatown and those foreign workers going to Little India would... Haha!Originally posted by sbst275:Free or not free, isn't the case
Why would I want to get out, wait in a hot afternoon at Dhoby Ghaut for 15 mins just for the free bus? Maybe by the time I board, NEL train would have reached Chinatown already
Unless I take direct bus to Chinatown diff case
This is basically a counterattack to SBST NEL... SMRT wants to share the profits SBST reaps from the Chinatown and Little India direct MRT service...
I don't think this will last for long anyway... With insufficient bus fleet... these PA Lances may end up get re-reged as TIB plates and furthermore, insufficient drivers to cope with as well... Silly bunch of people at SMRT...
Recent silly acts of theirs includes 590, SMRT Link 1, 2, 3... As for 900A and 902, they sure know how to reap the profits riding on the opening of large scale education institute in woodlands... 902 are reaping profits with full occupancy on almost every trip... -
Hmm, i agree with u that NEL train will reach chinatown even before the bus reach or arrive, but there are those who board at either dhoby ghaut and want to get off at halfway, e.g bus stop o/s Shell house. Personally if i want to go selegie center or simlim from either dhoby ghaut or little india, this shuttle gives u direct access to selegie center/sim lim w/o needing to walk under hot sun.Originally posted by sbst275:Free or not free, isn't the case
Why would I want to get out, wait in a hot afternoon at Dhoby Ghaut for 15 mins just for the free bus? Maybe by the time I board, NEL train would have reached Chinatown already
Unless I take direct bus to Chinatown diff case
Treat it as a complimentary service by SMRT for using their train services. -
So for this Link Shuttle the buses used are Bus Plus right coz I saw it featured on the news yesterday & shown three Bus Plus for the three different links.
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Even so, at UE Square there's already Sv 64, 123, 139, 143 to either Dhoby Ghaut or Somerset..Originally posted by XiaoTaro:Hmm, i agree with u that NEL train will reach chinatown even before the bus reach or arrive, but there are those who board at either dhoby ghaut and want to get off at halfway, e.g bus stop o/s Shell house. Personally if i want to go selegie center or simlim from either dhoby ghaut or little india, this shuttle gives u direct access to selegie center/sim lim w/o needing to walk under hot sun.
Treat it as a complimentary service by SMRT for using their train services.
Also 143 uses ADD, dun need to fear no seats in the case the 19 seater is packed
To Little India, the boarding bus the same as for Sv 64, 65 & 139 -
yes i agree . SMRT is doing all the crappy things just to agitate SBST . SMRT nothing better to do but to disturb others . cheapo company .Originally posted by sbs1688k:You wouldn't... But those Aunties & Uncles going to Chinatown and those foreign workers going to Little India would... Haha!
This is basically a counterattack to SBST NEL... SMRT wants to share the profits SBST reaps from the Chinatown and Little India direct MRT service...
I don't think this will last for long anyway... With insufficient bus fleet... these PA Lances may end up get re-reged as TIB plates and furthermore, insufficient drivers to cope with as well... Silly bunch of people at SMRT...
Recent silly acts of theirs includes 590, SMRT Link 1, 2, 3... As for 900A and 902, they sure know how to reap the profits riding on the opening of large scale education institute in woodlands... 902 are reaping profits with full occupancy on almost every trip...
well , SBST better buck up or SMRT might just eat them up , SBST svc standards are also dropping . -
SMRT Link want to gop all SBST's business in Chinatown, 2 shuttle from Outram Park and Dhoby Ghaut. The Outram Park one would not really affect SBS Transit coz very very short distance but with the Dhoby Ghaut Shuttle, SBST 124/174 will suffer a bit and even their own SMRT 190 will suffer SMRT also a bit smart la, knowing that SBST getting profit from Dhoby Ghaut to Chinatown by MRT n Bus, then come up with this Express SMRT Link. They might as well offer free boarding of Sv190 from Dhoby Ghaut to New Bridge Rd Ter
and free trip from New Bridge Rd Ter to like Park Mall
Another thing is those SMRT Link Shuttle have their own advertisement. Is SMRT like earning a lot to make the ads? Or will it be following Citybuzz by earning profit from advertisements? If they follow Citybuzz, i advise SMRT to deploy bendies on these shuttle -
From CCK/ BPJ might as well take 190 straight...Originally posted by SBS9889U:SMRT Link want to gop all SBST's business in Chinatown, 2 shuttle from Outram Park and Dhoby Ghaut. The Outram Park one would not really affect SBS Transit coz very very short distance but with the Dhoby Ghaut Shuttle, SBST 124/174 will suffer a bit and even their own SMRT 190 will suffer
Take MRT gotta make x-fer at Jurong East
As again, if take train might as well take train connection fully if it's served by MRT -
Strange SMRT is introdusing a FREE shuttle service to link the stations up. It doesnt make any business sense as it's not making money from providing FREE service.
If it wants to please existing cx,y not save the $$, buy new wheelchair accessible buses for Singapore citizens or improving the frequency of heavy routes like sv902 instead of doing insane things like providing free services wic eat into their own routes[sv 190]?
It only shows SMRT mgt do not think before they execute a plan.
In addition, by providing a free service, SMRT can use the excuse to INCREASE their bus fare when they meet up w PTC... -
I guess it is for show only, so that they can justify for the fare hike.
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Free shuttle service to Little India and Chinatown
Public transport operator SMRT has launched a free, regular shuttle service between three MRT stations and several tourist hotspots.
The service known as SMRT Link will be available on weekends and public holidays.
There will be loop services from Outram Park and Dhoby Ghaut MRT stations to Chinatown,
as well as Dhoby Ghaut MRT station to Little India.
The buses will stop at places popular with tourists and locals.
In Chinatown, the stops are at People's Park Complex and Chinatown Point,
while in Little India, the buses will stop at Selegie Centre and Tekka Mall.
SMRT says the shuttle service is designed to provide commuters with a seamless travel experience on its train and bus network.
- 938live.sg