Bus Services: On Schedule vs. On Frequency
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Would u prefer a bus to be on schedule or on frequency?
On Schedule: Bus captains follows the bus timetable as much as possible. I believe both SMRT and SBS Transit uses this system for their bus operations.
On Frequency: A dynamic bus timetable, so that the timing between each bus in is kept same to avoid long waiting times due to brunching.
e.g 8 minutes between bus 1 and bus 2, 9 minutes between bus 2 and 3, 8 minutes between bus 3 and 4, etc...
A situation which this might take place is when a bus captain has to take MC, and theres no one to cover for him. If the bus company enforce the bus captains to follow "On schedule", there will be a bus missing from the deployment, thus leading to double waiting time for some passengers. On the other hand, if the bus company enforce the bus captains to follow "On frequency", some passengers who waits for a bus at a specific time might miss their bus, but all passengers who wait for the bus will have similar average waiting times.
Which would u prefer? and why? -
Originally posted by XiaoTaro:
U seems to be comparing Singapore System and HongKong system..
Would u prefer a bus to be [b]on schedule or on frequency?
On Schedule: Bus captains follows the bus timetable as much as possible. I believe both SMRT and SBS Transit uses this system for their bus operations.
On Frequency: A dynamic bus timetable, so that the timing between each bus in is kept same to avoid long waiting times due to brunching.
e.g 8 minutes between bus 1 and bus 2, 9 minutes between bus 2 and 3, 8 minutes between bus 3 and 4, etc...
A situation which this might take place is when a bus captain has to take MC, and theres no one to cover for him. If the bus company enforce the bus captains to follow "On schedule", there will be a bus missing from the deployment, thus leading to double waiting time for some passengers. On the other hand, if the bus company enforce the bus captains to follow "On frequency", some passengers who waits for a bus at a specific time might miss their bus, but all passengers who wait for the bus will have similar average waiting times.
Which would u prefer? and why?[/b]
Both ways got their pros and cons.
Personally, i prefer On Schedule. u mentioned that if one bus is missing, there will be double waiting time. i guess, that would be in the past barhx ? with the help of OCC, long waiting time for buses has been cut down. -
good question
according to bus management textbooks in NUS it is wise to adopt a on schedule way of operations.
this is because people go work got routine and follow timins to go work. if a bus arrive late, means they late for work. its pure human habit to take the same bus to sch or work every single day at that time.
u jjust hope sbst put cameo on that slot then u get to sit all kind of bus.
for me i always hang ard on sbs9345 off 197 to go sch lols.
also it is preferable to have headways of 5 and 10 mins. having headway of say 11 or 16 min is frustrating to ppl cuz 5 and 10 easier to adjust on watch , when heng heng ur bus stop the bus arrive on the 5th min dot on ur watches, people are happy at that stop uz they cna expect the bus on the hand on their watches. (assume use old fashion watch)
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However, OCC for SBST works, not for SMRT. I waited 40mins for some bus service who had a driver taking MC, the first bus came after 25 minutes due to the "missing" bus who's driver took mc, and it was packed to the door. Had to wait another 15 minutes before being able to board.Originally posted by sBs_boy:U seems to be comparing Singapore System and HongKong system..
Both ways got their pros and cons.
Personally, i prefer On Schedule. u mentioned that if one bus is missing, there will be double waiting time. i guess, that would be in the past barhx ? with the help of OCC, long waiting time for buses has been cut down.
Anyway, is the HK system frequency based? -
just wan somemore buses to have timetables listed on bus stops.... if due to jam delay nvm...
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Not working?You gotta be kidding meOriginally posted by XiaoTaro:However, OCC for SBST works, not for SMRT. I waited 40mins for some bus service who had a driver taking MC, the first bus came after 25 minutes due to the "missing" bus who's driver took mc, and it was packed to the door. Had to wait another 15 minutes before being able to board.
Anyway, is the HK system frequency based?
You got drive SMRT Buses b4?SBST BCs are prone to use the AVMS thing,Little bit problem call OCC,Bus no pick up also call OCC,Thats why -
Originally posted by XiaoTaro:
Either way, i prefer them to have a bus for me everytime i reach the busstop! LOL!
Would u prefer a bus to be [b]on schedule or on frequency?
On Schedule: Bus captains follows the bus timetable as much as possible. I believe both SMRT and SBS Transit uses this system for their bus operations.
On Frequency: A dynamic bus timetable, so that the timing between each bus in is kept same to avoid long waiting times due to brunching.
e.g 8 minutes between bus 1 and bus 2, 9 minutes between bus 2 and 3, 8 minutes between bus 3 and 4, etc...
A situation which this might take place is when a bus captain has to take MC, and theres no one to cover for him. If the bus company enforce the bus captains to follow "On schedule", there will be a bus missing from the deployment, thus leading to double waiting time for some passengers. On the other hand, if the bus company enforce the bus captains to follow "On frequency", some passengers who waits for a bus at a specific time might miss their bus, but all passengers who wait for the bus will have similar average waiting times.
Which would u prefer? and why?[/b]
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On frequency better for buses with long frequency. For example CT18. Sometimes due to no BC you can wait up to 55 mins or 1 hour for 1 bus
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i want on speed. not saying must speed like crazy.
i just want regular acceleration to top speed if traffic ahead is clear. or just, cover up traffic. -
SMRT dosent have operators who help to ADJUST the timetable when a driver is on leave and theres no one to replace him?Originally posted by carbikebus:Not working?You gotta be kidding me You got drive SMRT Buses b4?SBST BCs are prone to use the AVMS thing,Little bit problem call OCC,Bus no pick up also call OCC,Thats why -
i dont think so.. cos my regular 190 in the morning has this habit of disappearing some days then reappearing again..Originally posted by XiaoTaro:SMRT dosent have operators who help to ADJUST the timetable when a driver is on leave and theres no one to replace him? -
Originally posted by XiaoTaro:
That slot empty we have standby to take over. Hmm, if that slot really left out, the previous bus will help by departing late, pulling the frequency by 2 to 3 mins by each bus. This will help to maintain the frequency of the service.
Would u prefer a bus to be [b]on schedule or on frequency?
On Schedule: Bus captains follows the bus timetable as much as possible. I believe both SMRT and SBS Transit uses this system for their bus operations.
On Frequency: A dynamic bus timetable, so that the timing between each bus in is kept same to avoid long waiting times due to brunching.
e.g 8 minutes between bus 1 and bus 2, 9 minutes between bus 2 and 3, 8 minutes between bus 3 and 4, etc...
A situation which this might take place is when a bus captain has to take MC, and theres no one to cover for him. If the bus company enforce the bus captains to follow "On schedule", there will be a bus missing from the deployment, thus leading to double waiting time for some passengers. On the other hand, if the bus company enforce the bus captains to follow "On frequency", some passengers who waits for a bus at a specific time might miss their bus, but all passengers who wait for the bus will have similar average waiting times.
Which would u prefer? and why?[/b]