[Locked] SBS Transit orders 900 buses from Scania (Part 1)
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EDS can display route details lah. just they test test onlyOriginally posted by QX5216J:seen it at Sengkang today with another bus enthusiast.
SBS8037T.
from the trainer, SBS8888D broke down. -.-"
Noted some things about SBS8037T
1: Large Scania Badge
2: BC got a personal lighting.
3: Watch for steps flap was place on the CEILING.. (So high, by the time you've notice, you alrdy tripped.)
About SBS8888D
1: Seat belts!
2: has the warning signage which tells you to watchout of your head. (or you'll be knocking the ceiling!)
the rest is similar.
1. one of them has a wheelchair ramp infront (Aust Version?)
2. the rest is at the mid exit, just that the method on opening the ramp is abit different, without the stick to pull it out.
seating capacity is lower than the Dennis Dart.
3. EDS displays the route number only.
4. has kneeling effect.
5. very quiet engine (i doubt it'll last)
less seats so that can be officially a crush loading bus like Uk or Hk style. -
Seriously, if big brands like Scanias or Volvo or even Mercedes have provided a very good deal to SBST, i see no reason why SBST must reject and turn towards brands like Daewoo.Originally posted by carbikebus:I do hope that SBST would consider MAN or Daewoo(Full air suspension)in future rather than the old same Scanias,Mercedes or Volvos -
Okay, so now
8034B
8035Z
8037T
8888D
have been spotted. Anyone seen 8036?
I know they don't have to release the buses in chronological order. -
wheelchair ramp in front is 8033D?
8138K was spotted as well. -
SBS8036X, tdy at BNL, like 15 - 20mins then leave. I ask the BC, he told me that he's rushing.Originally posted by dfs24:Okay, so now
have been spotted. Anyone seen 8036?
I know they don't have to release the buses in chronological order. -
It could be due to not as good ride quality and lack of WAB capable chassis. Also, bus companies do have to take into account the cost for maintaining the vehicle thru its entire life, i.e. 17 years, and calculate if it is feasible to use the chassis.Originally posted by sBs_boy:Seriously, if big brands like Scanias or Volvo or even Mercedes have provided a very good deal to SBST, i see no reason why SBST must reject and turn towards brands like Daewoo. -
I've asked 2 Senior Technical Officers from both company,Its more of contract honours rather than price,If its a bit expensive but the bus itself is durable,practical and last long why not?Its merely because Scania Singapore got connection with CD.Originally posted by XiaoTaro:It could be due to not as good ride quality and lack of WAB capable chassis. Also, bus companies do have to take into account the cost for maintaining the vehicle thru its entire life, i.e. 17 years, and calculate if it is feasible to use the chassis. -
SBS Transit Launches New Single-Deck Buses, Scores Many Firsts
It is Singapore's most environmentally friendly public bus. It is also the friendliest to the elderly and disabled - being able to ferry two wheelchair-bound passengers at any one time. And to top it all off, it is also one of the safest - boasting an advanced braking system which helps to minimise on-board accidents.
SBS Transit's newest buses, which will hit the roads from 1 November 2007, have been designed to not only cater to the needs of a broader spectrum of commuters but also to do its part for the environment.
http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2007-10-31-01-S.aspx -
from a BC, might be svc 100 & 174 tmr.Originally posted by Superbus:SBS Transit Launches New Single-Deck Buses, Scores Many Firsts
It is Singapore's most environmentally friendly public bus. It is also the friendliest to the elderly and disabled - being able to ferry two wheelchair-bound passengers at any one time. And to top it all off, it is also one of the safest - boasting an advanced braking system which helps to minimise on-board accidents.
SBS Transit's newest buses, which will hit the roads from 1 November 2007, have been designed to not only cater to the needs of a broader spectrum of commuters but also to do its part for the environment.
http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2007-10-31-01-S.aspx
will be standing by at CBD Area tmr.. -
8042C is registered today.
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will all 500 buses be released tomorrow or in stages?
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If all 500 are to be released tomorrow... then why only 12 buses are registered?Originally posted by BusSpeeder:will all 500 buses be released tomorrow or in stages?
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Spotted SBS8040H in HG Int today
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May I know what are the buses that have been registered ? How to check whether the buses have been registered or not ? There's a website right ?Originally posted by Oceane:If all 500 are to be released tomorrow... then why only 12 buses are registered? -
time to play with LTA webby..
shall play with it ard 7pm.
will update later for the registered K230UB.. -
oh... i know already what are the 12 buses that have been registered already...
SBS8033D - SBS8042C
SBS8138K
SBS8888D (sure this bus is lucky)
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lets hope SBS8888D doesnt break down eh..Originally posted by azharjj:oh... i know already what are the 12 buses that have been registered already...
SBS8033D - SBS8042C
SBS8138K
SBS8888D (sure this bus is lucky)
*looking for the "Cursed Bus"*
FYI: For the B9TL WAB, the cursed bus is SBS7306Z, alot of sway things happen to it.. -
Well speaking of SBS7306Z, dunno why AMDEP dunt want to maintain SBS7421Z the enginesOriginally posted by QX5216J:lets hope SBS8888D doesnt break down eh..
*looking for the "Cursed Bus"*
FYI: For the B9TL WAB, the cursed bus is SBS7306Z, alot of sway things happen to it.. -
174eOriginally posted by QX5216J:from a BC, might be svc 100 & 174 tmr.
will be standing by at CBD Area tmr..
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I doubt they will all be released all of a sudden. It will be released in stages like the B9, and also because the older buses are scrapped in stages. Just a hypothesis.Originally posted by BusSpeeder:will all 500 buses be released tomorrow or in stages? -
AMDEP dun want to maintain SBS7421Z's engine?Originally posted by bus555:Well speaking of SBS7306Z, dunno why AMDEP dunt want to maintain SBS7421Z the engines
I think is u have got too much to say.
If like that, I can make a complain of a very long list of buses! -
Bt Batok ppl also gain if 174 does have it tml
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The buses will be released batch by batch. It's like the MK2s, they're scrapped batch by batch. If not, you'll c many K230UB just on the first day and all K230UB, gone just in a day!Originally posted by Oceane:If all 500 are to be released tomorrow... then why only 12 buses are registered? -
I mean why.... aiya nvm, make it simple, I just hope one of the K230UB replaced SBS7421Z I think...Originally posted by ngjy22:AMDEP dun want to maintain SBS7421Z's engine?
I think is u have got too much to say.
If like that, I can make a complain of a very long list of buses! -
There hasn't been any news of any Scanias residing in AMDEP...Originally posted by bus555:I mean why.... aiya nvm, make it simple, I just hope one of the K230UB replaced SBS7421Z I think...
But most probably the Scanias won't replace the B9TLs. As mentioned by SBST the Scanias were brought in to cover the old buses that were going to be scrapped, means the new Scanias will take over the MKIIs and the WA MBs that will be going for scrapping next year.
Then most probably each depot would have Scanias.