Originally posted by Junyang700:Agreeable. But the problem is... Without walking up the step, the new bus has only 4 seats! 5 elderly would mean one has to either stand or walk up the stair. The rest of them are accessible through a small step, which is quite dangerous for the elderly especially when the bus has already started moving by the time they reach there. Don't the older DM3500 and Striders serve better the elderly? My Thought...
there are actually 5 or 6 seats. there is an extra seat (which may be able to fit 2 passengers) behind the driver's cabin for later k230s. if there are 5 elderly, they should be enough seats for them. otherwise if there's more, then the elderly have no choice, they just have to walk up the stairs to reach the seats.
Originally posted by eX.A.K.R.:On your first point, I guess I concede, more or less .Looking closely at SBS Transit's press releases, I feel they have done well on this point, but SMRT's press releases still need to be less formal and "government-like". Still, I could appreciate if some of the press releases use more casual language rather than sticking to neologisms that baffles us commuters.
I think I missed the chance to elaborate on this point: when I asked for press and media releases to be less formal, I wasn't calling for a blanket de-formalisation of all press releases; bad news (eg. service disruptions, withdrawals, etc.) should be carried in a formal and serious tone - that can't be argued against. However, for good news (eg. route introductions, new bus fleets, etc.), a somewhat less formal and more casual language could be appropriate. SBS Transit has done well on this point, but SMRT's press releases on such things, I feel, are still rather formal and monotonous in tone.
Care to elaborate with examples how SBST PRs are less formal and casual which SMRT PRs lack?
I personally dont have issues with the PRs. But formality is a safe standard across-the-board thing, especially if you are communicating serious issues with the public, and it depends on how the respective companies wish to define themselves through their PRs.
What can be improved though, is to increase the reach of the current PRs. Instead of just board posters at bus stops and the websites, go publish in the newspapers. TIBS did it once when they advertised service 969's introduction in the ST. This way, more people can grab hold of the news, faster.
Thanks everyone for your opinions and contributions. To Zilchster and 9888Y who have raised concerns over this thread for me, not to worry, as the ideas generated will definitely be filtered through and adapted if it is indeed necessary and useful.
Once again, thanks.
Originally posted by SBS2695H:
I feel that you should elaborate more on your points and be more specific in your views about how the public transport system should be improved. For example, you said "maintain their bus better". You need to elaborate on which points of maintenance should be improved, be it the engine condition or cleanliness of the buses. Next, you said "remove buses tt are uncomfortable". I would like to know which model you think is/are uncomfortable. Followed by you saying "fit in more WAB buses with many seats too..", the word "fit in" is not the proper word to use. Probably you are trying to suggest for SBST and SMRT to purchase more WAB Buses with more seats fitted. You should also not use the word "many seats" as it just does not sound right. With "SMRT>to clean up their bus regularly ,SBS>increase of speed", you are probably trying to suggest for SMRT to improve the cleanliness of their buses and SBS Transit to remove the speed regulators on their buses for improved speed. So please phrase your thoughts correctly. Lastly, you said "suggest tvm to be on all buses". Please explain why you feel that there should be TVM on all buses.
i dont need you to correct me,they know wad i meant...
Originally posted by SBS9276M:Mr 2695 please think before you speak
Observe what the person is trying to say
Also check the mood and tone
Note that your answers are shallow like a four year old
Look at the company's point of view
Ensure that what you say, answers the situation or gives link to the topic of the matter
Best: Dont post!
Mr 2695 does not have a brain to think so so he will anyhow speak
2695: Do you want to know why people don like you, What i love to tell you is THINK 1ST ( if not what your brain for ), Want or don want ( That also want you WANT people don like you ), if not SHUT UP!!!
Dear Miss SBS2695H,
I have a comment for you.I heard complains from many people.Please think before you post,as bus fans doesn't like you to post annoying stuff, like correcting people,and you're a alread Secondary 2.Please use your brains to think what you're posting is constructive!If not,conflicts can happen because of you.When you get flamed,you always argue,the more you post,or argue, cause people to think that you're annoying.I hope you will change.
Yours Sincerely,
-.-"Roderick(2695 say must post formal,formal lor)
To SBS2695H
Please quote yourself before quoting others, see what you are saying yourself first before saying about the posts. You should know what the other bus fan members and i mean.
And please stop creating new "cultures" and ruckus. I don't see the point of demanding people to post formally.