Questions about Singapore Buses? Post here!!! (Part 2)
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No picture, but can describe.Originally posted by sexy girls:SBS9182A (AMDEP 25)(back engine cover using 3rd batch VO3x)
what does it mean by back engine cover using 3rd batch VO3x? anyone has pics?
The LO3x, VO2x, earlier VO3x batches have different engine covers from the batch 3.
The LO3x, etc, have the vents on the back cover dented in. There are 3 "dents" horizontally and the vents are placed inside those dents.
However for Batch 3, the vents are all smooth, with no dents.
The Batch 3 engine cover "bending point", the place where the cover folds when it is open, is also lower.
For pictures, you can go see the SBST bus models. This is one of the errors on the bus model. Even though both are Batch 2 Volvos, the SBS livery one has the correct type of vents, but the SBST livery one has Batch 3 type of vents! -
Did you explain in the first place? You reply in an attitude way. I only reply to wat other people say and not u.. I was waiting for ur reply but u should know what u replied earlier.Originally posted by ^tamago^:I could have answered you but before I could do that you have already went on to explain the landmarks of the area, before ending up with the conclusion that Hong Lim Complex is nearer to Clarke Quay Stn, which could only mean you are merely trying to confuse the people here.
I still do not understand why would people regard Hong Lim Complex as Clarke Quay Station when the entrance at Chinatown Point to Chinatown Stn is next door. One who takes 174 on the opposite end and wants to get to Clarke Quay Stn will alight at Boat Quay.
If I wanted to pose a question about Hong Lim Cplx, I would have said so. I do not understand which part of my post allows you to interpret "Clarke Quay Stn" as "Hong Lim Cplx", and I am sure I am not the one being ambigious here.
"Central Square", for your information, lies at Havelock Rd. You probably meant "The Central" outside the bus stop where my doubts lie.
And finally, to answer your last point, all scheduled full-day services calling at Apollo Ctr (2,12,33,51,61,63,80,174,197,961) also call at Clarke Quay Stn bus stop except 174.
I had many cases when people thought that Svc 174 do stop at the bus stop opp Hong Lim Cplx because there is a sign along the route guiding people to the clarke quay station opp Hong Lim Cplx. If I not wrong, there is no traffic light to crossover to the opp if someone alight at boat quay stop to the clarke quay stn. Compared to honglim cplx, there is a traffic light and a straight route to the "Clarke Quay MRT Station".
I am not trying to be ambigious but it just that u should state clearly and reply right to point in the first place.
I had wrote wrongly previously that the bus stop u r taking about is the one at "Central", so it is not "Central Square" and "The Central". It was the SBST website that misled me as it does not show the bus stop for "Central".
What I can say that the possible reasons why Svc 174 does not call at the bus stop at "Central" because there are too many buses stopping there and it would cause bus jam.. No choice but to leave out Svc 174.. -
more like already got 124 to go orchard why need 174. If you are talking beyond orchard mrt station that's out of the question.Originally posted by chickenlittle2:What I can say that the possible reasons why Svc 174 does not call at the bus stop at "Central" because there are too many buses stopping there and it would cause bus jam.. No choice but to leave out Svc 174.. -
You called that 'attitude'? It was probably the mildest you can get from me. Clearly I see no point in discussing if you decide to pursue read "Clarke Quay Stn" as "opp Hong Lim Complex" and I have made myself clear on that.Originally posted by chickenlittle2:Did you explain in the first place? You reply in an attitude way. I only reply to wat other people say and not u.. I was waiting for ur reply but u should know what u replied earlier.
I had many cases when people thought that Svc 174 do stop at the bus stop opp Hong Lim Cplx because there is a sign along the route guiding people to the clarke quay station opp Hong Lim Cplx. If I not wrong, there is no traffic light to crossover to the opp if someone alight at boat quay stop to the clarke quay stn. Compared to honglim cplx, there is a traffic light and a straight route to the "Clarke Quay MRT Station".
I am not trying to be ambigious but it just that u should state clearly and reply right to point in the first place.
I had wrote wrongly previously that the bus stop u r taking about is the one at "Central", so it is not "Central Square" and "The Central". It was the SBST website that misled me as it does not show the bus stop for "Central".
What I can say that the possible reasons why Svc 174 does not call at the bus stop at "Central" because there are too many buses stopping there and it would cause bus jam.. No choice but to leave out Svc 174..
Do you take me for a fool that I would not know the bus stop is "opp Hong Lim Complex" and refer to it as such? It's not like we're unsure of where we are talking about or asking for directions to the area; you and I are here to discuss about buses. If you truly think "Clarke Quay Stn" is not clear enough for you, yet you can still see the mistake of "The Central" and "Central", then why didn't your effort in getting names right to location not work earlier?
If I were alighting at Boat Quay headed for Clarke Quay Stn, I'd jaywalk and just walk across. Even crossing the traffic light at North Canal Rd is faster than coming from opp Hong Lim Complex.
And finally to put the discussion back on track, there is really a compelling reason to make 174 stop there. The original intentions of extending 174 into Chin Swee Rd is to connect them to NEL. I know there's Outram Park, but if they really wanted to connect people to NEL they could give them another option. -
I think u just wanna get away from how u reply earlier.. For me, I dun really care who are u but from the way u write previously it really piss me off. That's all.Originally posted by ^tamago^:You called that 'attitude'? It was probably the mildest you can get from me. Clearly I see no point in discussing if you decide to pursue read "Clarke Quay Stn" as "opp Hong Lim Complex" and I have made myself clear on that.
Do you take me for a fool that I would not know the bus stop is "opp Hong Lim Complex" and refer to it as such? It's not like we're unsure of where we are talking about or asking for directions to the area; you and I are here to discuss about buses. If you truly think "Clarke Quay Stn" is not clear enough for you, yet you can still see the mistake of "The Central" and "Central", then why didn't your effort in getting names right to location not work earlier?
If I were alighting at Boat Quay headed for Clarke Quay Stn, I'd jaywalk and just walk across. Even crossing the traffic light at North Canal Rd is faster than coming from opp Hong Lim Complex.
And finally to put the discussion back on track, there is really a compelling reason to make 174 stop there. The original intentions of extending 174 into Chin Swee Rd is to connect them to NEL. I know there's Outram Park, but if they really wanted to connect people to NEL they could give them another option.
I do admit I make a mistake because of my oversight. Even if it is that, I had corrected myself and giv a specific name and locations in my reply. Like u ? Just wanna say, it would gd next time if u can point out the landmark..
Alight at Boat Quay and jaywalk to get across? U can do that if u want to leave the earth earlier. Do u know how fast the car travel along south bridge rd? Try to cross it during the peak hours? Imagine an old man crossing a 3 lanes road ?
Ok, I know what u mean.. By stopping there, it also allow people to go to "Central".. -
To all the peeps here:
One of our bus fans won a phone (take a look here). Guess who's that person.
And the question on top is not my main question.
Here's my question:
I'm interested in participating in TITO, which would allow me not only to win handphones but also redeem games. I signed up for SBST's Ride and Redeem in April. Now, I want to get e-tokens but I do not know where and how to get them.
For the e-tokens, how do I get them? By the number of TDs/BDs in my account? -
Buy the Bus Concession Pass and tap as much as you want.Originally posted by TWS4793:For the e-tokens, how do I get them? By the number of TDs/BDs in my account? -
If I want to get away I won't be here replying you. If you choose to take offence over this, my stand is the same. You can discuss about Hong Lim Complex by yourself. If you insist on reading "Clarke Quay Stn" as "opp Hong Lim Complex", I shall refer to Hong Lim Complex as "Clarke Quay Stn" and vice versa. I'm fine with that.Originally posted by chickenlittle2:I think u just wanna get away from how u reply earlier.. For me, I dun really care who are u but from the way u write previously it really piss me off. That's all.
I do admit I make a mistake because of my oversight. Even if it is that, I had corrected myself and giv a specific name and locations in my reply. Like u ? Just wanna say, it would gd next time if u can point out the landmark..
Alight at Boat Quay and jaywalk to get across? U can do that if u want to leave the earth earlier. Do u know how fast the car travel along south bridge rd? Try to cross it during the peak hours? Imagine an old man crossing a 3 lanes road ?
Ok, I know what u mean.. By stopping there, it also allow people to go to "Central"..
I have crossed the stretch many times, day or night. So many clubbers need to get across every weekend, even if there's an underpass nearby. It's time for you to get out of the box. And now I would not entertain your extreme thoughts of asking an old man to cross the 4 lane road just to get to Hong Lim Complex. There is no sense in your retort. -
I think u still does not understand what I mean? It is very easy. In the first place, when u say "why Svc 174 does not call at Clarke quay station?" Then I reply u " Which direction?". U can reply me "Boon Lay, the bus stop at "Central"(former swisshotel bus stop)". That would defintely solve the misunderstanding. When the first step was wrong and u just dun want to decline it, I am loss of words.Originally posted by ^tamago^:If I want to get away I won't be here replying you. If you choose to take offence over this, my stand is the same. You can discuss about Hong Lim Complex by yourself. If you insist on reading "Clarke Quay Stn" as "opp Hong Lim Complex", I shall refer to Hong Lim Complex as "Clarke Quay Stn" and vice versa. I'm fine with that.
I have crossed the stretch many times, day or night. So many clubbers need to get across every weekend, even if there's an underpass nearby. It's time for you to get out of the box. And now I would not entertain your extreme thoughts of asking an old man to cross the 4 lane road just to get to Hong Lim Complex. There is no sense in your retort.
Like I say, not everytime u can cross that route smoothly. In the peak hrs, u try to cross. There would be one day when something bad would happen. Btw, to be general, do u know jaywalking is an offence in Singapore. Sometimes if u want to think out of the box u can but not breaking the law when u do that. -
Why should I do that if you had good knowledge of the place but somehow decides that Clarke Quay Stn is opp Hong Lim Complex? You know what I am talking about but decides to interpret it in a way that I will never be able to comprehend. Unless you never knew that "Clarke Quay Stn" is below "Central" and there is a pair of bus stop outside aptly named "Clarke Quay Stn", then I think I'm overestimating your knowledge of the area.Originally posted by chickenlittle2:I think u still does not understand what I mean? It is very easy. In the first place, when u say "why Svc 174 does not call at Clarke quay station?" Then I reply u " Which direction?". U can reply me "Boon Lay, the bus stop at "Central"(former swisshotel bus stop)". That would defintely solve the misunderstanding. When the first step was wrong and u just dun want to decline it, I am loss of words.
Like I say, not everytime u can cross that route smoothly. In the peak hrs, u try to cross. There would be one day when something bad would happen. Btw, to be general, do u know jaywalking is an offence in Singapore. Sometimes if u want to think out of the box u can but not breaking the law when u do that.
Break the law? You go and report police lor. -
chickenlittle2, if you know so much about the Chinatown area, why bother asking all these questions?
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I guess SBST has forgotton to put 174 in the bus stop.
Somerset MRT station at Somerset Rd has 18 regular bus services using that particular bus stop while the bus stop at Central only has 16. So, I guess that too much buses at a bus stop doesn't seem to be the reason here. -
I'm getting lost.Originally posted by ^tamago^:Why should I do that if you had good knowledge of the place but somehow decides that Clarke Quay Stn is opp Hong Lim Complex? You know what I am talking about but decides to interpret it in a way that I will never be able to comprehend. Unless you never knew that "Clarke Quay Stn" is below "Central" and there is a pair of bus stop outside aptly named "Clarke Quay Stn", then I think I'm overestimating your knowledge of the area.
Break the law? You go and report police lor.
You guys should go on debate show. -
It is just a case of defining bus stops near Clarke Quay MRT station. Is it the pair of bus stops at Central or the bus stop at Upper Pickering St and Upp Cross St?Originally posted by SBS3625D:I'm getting lost.
You guys should go on debate show.
In my opinion, I go it by proximity, the distance from Clarke Quay MRT to the bus stop.
Normally, imagine that you are giving directions to someone who wishes to go to Clarke Quay MRT from Orchard or Somerset MRT stations, will you recommend him to take 190 or 174?
I will let everybody to decide. -
Like I say the bus stop at "Hong Lim Cplx" is the nearest, safe and official way to Clarke Quay Stn. Once again, I would like to repeat that in the first place I just want you to state the proper direction to avoid confusion. I think u just purposely neglect it and now u are pointing ur fingers at me.Originally posted by ^tamago^:Why should I do that if you had good knowledge of the place but somehow decides that Clarke Quay Stn is opp Hong Lim Complex? You know what I am talking about but decides to interpret it in a way that I will never be able to comprehend. Unless you never knew that "Clarke Quay Stn" is below "Central" and there is a pair of bus stop outside aptly named "Clarke Quay Stn", then I think I'm overestimating your knowledge of the area.
Break the law? You go and report police lor.
Since u like to risk ur life and not precious it, let me welcome u one day to get caught by the TP. -
What if you were on 174? What will you do to get to "Hong Lim Complex" since the bus does not stop at "Central"?Originally posted by chickenlittle2:Like I say the bus stop at "Hong Lim Cplx" is the nearest, safe and official way to Clarke Quay Stn. Once again, I would like to repeat that in the first place I just want you to state the proper direction to avoid confusion. I think u just purposely neglect it and now u are pointing ur fingers at me.
Since u like to risk ur life and not precious it, let me welcome u one day to get caught by the TP.
It is obvious that you know your stuffs yet you chose to use it to be ignorant. I do not take this excuse. You know what you are looking out for when you have asked the question already.
Well, thank you for wishing that I'll rather be caught by TP more rather than worry about my risking of life. I'm glad to have a piece of your "kindness". -
i jaywalk outside civil defence academy every weekday leh. no TP catch me. weird.
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as if they care so much. they hav their own prob to settle
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Originally posted by nenepokey:as if they care so much. they hav their own prob to settle
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The direction towards boon lay rite? I would drop off at the bus stop at Apollo Ctr.Originally posted by ^tamago^:What if you were on 174? What will you do to get to "Hong Lim Complex" since the bus does not stop at "Central"?
It is obvious that you know your stuffs yet you chose to use it to be ignorant. I do not take this excuse. You know what you are looking out for when you have asked the question already.
Well, thank you for wishing that I'll rather be caught by TP more rather than worry about my risking of life. I'm glad to have a piece of your "kindness".
I really dunno when u dun state the right direction and write out thing in details.
I would rather precious my life then just lost my life because of a shortcut I take. Dun be selfish, precious ur life cos aft u happen anything, that would only make ur loved ones feel miserable. -
"Precious my life"
Your english is very good. -
Since when does 174 go to "Central" towards Boon Lay. i thought u were debating about 174 skipping it while I was talking about "Hong Lim Complex"?Originally posted by chickenlittle2:The direction towards boon lay rite? I would drop off at the bus stop at Apollo Ctr.
I really dunno when u dun state the right direction and write out thing in details.
I would rather precious my life then just lost my life because of a shortcut I take. Dun be selfish, precious ur life cos aft u happen anything, that would only make ur loved ones feel miserable.
I also don't know "Hong Lim Complex" = "Clarke Quay Station". This is the first time I know of such associations from someone is in knowledge of the area. And now someone who has debated so much about 174 skipping "Central" and at the same time suggesting that those headed for "Hong Lim Complex" should not jaywalk from Boat Quay bus stop has not mentioned a solution because for all we know, 174 does not stop at "Central".
And stop acting like a hypocrite who tries to care yet criticizes. It will not do you any good.
PS: Other than "chickenlittle2", you should interpret "Hong Lim Complex" as "Clarke Quay Stn" and vice versa. -
Lol. When I look at the replies, lol, it is very funny. I just check in The Street Directory that to my horror, the bus stop opposite Hong Lim Cplx I assume that you are referring to Upper Cross St B01 to be exact, is nearer to Chinatown MRT than to Clarke Quay MRT.Originally posted by chickenlittle2:Like I say the bus stop at "Hong Lim Cplx" is the nearest, safe and official way to Clarke Quay Stn. Once again, I would like to repeat that in the first place I just want you to state the proper direction to avoid confusion. I think u just purposely neglect it and now u are pointing ur fingers at me.
Since u like to risk ur life and not precious it, let me welcome u one day to get caught by the TP.
The bus stop that is at North Bridge Rd B01 is nearer to Clarke Quay MRT in my opinion.
It is funny as in the above quote, you try to advertise that that bus stop is the nearest, safe and official way to Clarke Quay.
Let be realistic shall we? There will be no end to the quarrelling if it continues. I am just trying to be specific here. Let me stress that a person can walk from that bus stop to Clarke Quay MRT if he thinks that is the official way to there.
To me, who cares as long as he can reach the destination?
And by the way, just a qn of curosity, a similar qn, why does 105, 109 doesn't stop at S'goon Ctrl bus stop B03 at Blk 261 whereas 315 stop there? -
Even before 22, 53 and 70 were diverted there, 315 had served there and 105 had not. Guess they are just allowing feeder service to S'goon North to stop there just because more people are using it than 105, irrespective of their destination (last time feeder is cheaper), though the bus stop is near the Interchange.Originally posted by tanjun:And by the way, just a qn of curosity, a similar qn, why does 105, 109 doesn't stop at S'goon Ctrl bus stop B03 at Blk 261 whereas 315 stop there? -
Maybe the reason is as you have mentioned "More people are using it than 105."Originally posted by ^tamago^:Even before 22, 53 and 70 were diverted there, 315 had served there and 105 had not. Guess they are just allowing feeder service to S'goon North to stop there just because more people are using it than 105, irrespective of their destination (last time feeder is cheaper), though the bus stop is near the Interchange.
If I am not wrong, according to sgwiki, 105 is actually a merged service that includes a feeder service 312 as one of the route amendments. So, why the discrimination?
Sometimes, I do wonder that the phrase "The world is so unfair." doesn't apply to humans only, it also applies to bus services too.