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Originally posted by AEW5001:Bus service 197 travels so slow that other buses overtake itSTOMPer Irritated understands that some bus drivers drive at a slower speed to prevent jerky rides, but it was totally uncalled for for bus service 197 to travel at a speed of 30km/h.
Says this STOMPer:
"I was on bus service 197 on May 26.
"The bus number plate is SBS 9345 Y. This west-bound bus reached Jurong East interchange at about 7.30am.
"On my journey from the Cycle and Carriage office, near Pandan area, at the bus stop along AYE, I noticed that this bus driver drove very slowly.
"I noticed it took quite a long time for the bus to travel from one stop to another.
"I took a peek at the speedometer and noticed that the bus was travelling at the speed of around 30km/h.
"Even other SBS buses overtook this bus.
"This is not the first time I met which such a situation.
"I know that there are recent complaints about buses jerking, but to prevent jerking, there is no need to travel at such a low speed.
"I hope SBS transit can give a reasonable explanation to why the buses travel so slow at times."eh....SBS9345Y is still okay...had took it running at 60kph.......anyway..these few day SBST speed had been better.......Service 196/197 buses had gone 60 kph frequently....ask the poster go take SBS 923M (BNDEP 197)...choing 60kph full trip......
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Originally posted by AEW5001:Bus service 197 travels so slow that other buses overtake itSTOMPer Irritated understands that some bus drivers drive at a slower speed to prevent jerky rides, but it was totally uncalled for for bus service 197 to travel at a speed of 30km/h.
Says this STOMPer:
"I was on bus service 197 on May 26.
"The bus number plate is SBS 9345 Y. This west-bound bus reached Jurong East interchange at about 7.30am.
"On my journey from the Cycle and Carriage office, near Pandan area, at the bus stop along AYE, I noticed that this bus driver drove very slowly.
"I noticed it took quite a long time for the bus to travel from one stop to another.
"I took a peek at the speedometer and noticed that the bus was travelling at the speed of around 30km/h.
"Even other SBS buses overtook this bus.
"This is not the first time I met which such a situation.
"I know that there are recent complaints about buses jerking, but to prevent jerking, there is no need to travel at such a low speed.
"I hope SBS transit can give a reasonable explanation to why the buses travel so slow at times."stomper should drive car.
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Commuters ignore rules and stand on upper deck of bus
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Originally posted by QX179R:Commuters ignore rules and stand on upper deck of bus
High demand service like 147 surely got this case what. -_-"
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Originally posted by QX179R:Commuters ignore rules and stand on upper deck of bus
so bendy takes up road space, double deck have people standing on the upper deck of the bus risking the bus toppling. gosh. -
Originally posted by QX179R:Commuters ignore rules and stand on upper deck of bus
song bo
sbst making big $ ah~
huat ah~
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so far I've seen it happening on Svs 7, 65, 147, 151, 154
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I saw the double deck accident around Bt Merah on TODAY newspaper, 27 may.
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Originally posted by SBS8533C:
I saw the double deck accident around Bt Merah on TODAY newspaper, 27 may.
rego?
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Freeloader uses water from Kranji Reservoir to wash bus
This man made use of water from Kranji Reservoir to wash his bus and left a huge mess in the carpark in the process, says a STOMPer.
Furthermore, the STOMPer says there is a height barrier at the carpark, but the bus driver managed to find a section that was not blocked.
He comments:
"These pictures were taken at carpark B, adjoining Kranji Reservoir at Kranji Way.
"The whole area is under the jurisdiction of the PUB.
"The height barrier (a yellow and black metal bar) was installed to allow cars to park and keep out heavy vehicles like lorries and buses. The maximum height clearance is only 2m.
"There is one part of the car park which has no barrier and here you can see a private bus being parked in the car park. It occupied five car park lots.
"After parking the bus, the driver took a red pail and went to the reservoir to scoop out a pail of free water.
"He put it beside the bus and used a long brush to clean the windows and windscreen.
"He also used a cup to scoop water and splash it on the bus. In so doing he caused the nearby cars and the car park to be wet and the floor all slippery.
"I hope PUB will send its wardens to patrol this car park more frequently and stop these freeloaders from using free water from the reservoir and messing up the carpark."http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/viewContent.jsp?id=71901
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Which bus svc guide is true?
A STOMPer was confused by two bus guides published by Transitlink and Mighty Minds. Both guides state different fare prices for different bus journeys.
He hopes that the Authority will be able to clarify this.
Says the STOMPer:
"In the first picture of the TransitLink Guide 2009 published by TransitLink.
"The booklet costs $2.50.
"In this booklet the Bus Service number increases from page 105 (Bus service No. 2) till page 448 (Bus Service No 985).
"Thereafter the pages do not increase with the bus service number.
"Bus Service No. 530 then starts from page 449 and Bus service No. 581 ends at page 473.
"On page 101 there are only four examples of calculation of fares for fare stages of 3.5 and 4.5.
"Beyond fare stage of 4.5 the booklet is silent.
"Whereas in the second picture of BUS GUIDE & BUS-STOP DIRECTORY (2009 Edition), published by Mighty Minds, which costs $3.90, states different prices.
"In this booklet, the Bus service numbers run in tandem with the page numbers.
"Bus service No. 2 starts on page 119 and ends with Bus service number 985 on page 460.
"On page eight, the calculation of bus fares is plain and simple to understand.
"It tells you that from fare stage 0-4, you pay $0.71 and for fare stage 4.5-7 you pay $0.93.
"Beyond 35.5 fare stages you pay $1.67.
"Which version should commuters follow?
"Why is there a discrepancy in price?
"I hope LTA will enlighten commuters so that they buy the correct version."http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/viewContent.jsp?id=71915
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Originally posted by AEW5001:
Which bus svc guide is true?
A STOMPer was confused by two bus guides published by Transitlink and Mighty Minds. Both guides state different fare prices for different bus journeys.
He hopes that the Authority will be able to clarify this.
Says the STOMPer:
"In the first picture of the TransitLink Guide 2009 published by TransitLink.
"The booklet costs $2.50.
"In this booklet the Bus Service number increases from page 105 (Bus service No. 2) till page 448 (Bus Service No 985).
"Thereafter the pages do not increase with the bus service number.
"Bus Service No. 530 then starts from page 449 and Bus service No. 581 ends at page 473.
"On page 101 there are only four examples of calculation of fares for fare stages of 3.5 and 4.5.
"Beyond fare stage of 4.5 the booklet is silent.
"Whereas in the second picture of BUS GUIDE & BUS-STOP DIRECTORY (2009 Edition), published by Mighty Minds, which costs $3.90, states different prices.
"In this booklet, the Bus service numbers run in tandem with the page numbers.
"Bus service No. 2 starts on page 119 and ends with Bus service number 985 on page 460.
"On page eight, the calculation of bus fares is plain and simple to understand.
"It tells you that from fare stage 0-4, you pay $0.71 and for fare stage 4.5-7 you pay $0.93.
"Beyond 35.5 fare stages you pay $1.67.
"Which version should commuters follow?
"Why is there a discrepancy in price?
"I hope LTA will enlighten commuters so that they buy the correct version."http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/viewContent.jsp?id=71915
Only transitlink guide is the real ones.
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Originally posted by AEW5001:
Which bus svc guide is true?
"On page 101 there are only four examples of calculation of fares for fare stages of 3.5 and 4.5.
"Beyond fare stage of 4.5 the booklet is silent.
"Whereas in the second picture of BUS GUIDE & BUS-STOP DIRECTORY (2009 Edition), published by Mighty Minds, which costs $3.90, states different prices.
"In this booklet, the Bus service numbers run in tandem with the page numbers.
"Bus service No. 2 starts on page 119 and ends with Bus service number 985 on page 460.
"On page eight, the calculation of bus fares is plain and simple to understand.
"It tells you that from fare stage 0-4, you pay $0.71 and for fare stage 4.5-7 you pay $0.93.
"Beyond 35.5 fare stages you pay $1.67.
"Which version should commuters follow?
"Why is there a discrepancy in price?
"I hope LTA will enlighten commuters so that they buy the correct version."http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/viewContent.jsp?id=71915
the stomper is brainless. Dont know how to see the HEADING of the section the fella is looking at. For Transitlink guide, open the freaking back cover of the book for the fare structure.
For mighty minds, what the stomper saw was the fare structure.
Its been a million years since the Transitlink guide is out and yet the stomper is dumbfounded by it. Im assuming the stomper is either young or its the first time taking public transport on his/her own
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A bit OOT, but I believe the following video will be coming out on Ch8 next Thurs, 8pm, about the ugly Singaporean.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuUPQPEe-3E
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Gripping new designs
http://www.todayonline.com/articles/323006.asp
THE Land Transport Authority (LTA) wants your feedback on three new designs for bus stop poles. The new designs will be installed at 20 bus stops in the Central Business District, Town Centre and selected housing estates.
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The LTA said that 2,700 bus stop poles — or 60 per cent of the total 4,500 poles — are showing signs of wear and tear, and are due to be replaced, while another 1,779 are already at least 10 years old.
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The new poles will have more distinctive coloured sign plates and bigger bus service numbers that will make it easier for commuters, especially senior citizens, to read. There will also be a notice board to give commuters additional bus service information.
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Public feedback received from June 1 to Aug 30 will be considered in the final design. For more information and to view the new designs, go to www.lta.gov.sg. THE Land Transport Authority (LTA) wants your feedback on three new designs for bus stop poles. The new designs will be installed at 20 bus stops in the Central Business District, Town Centre and selected housing estates.
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The LTA said that 2,700 bus stop poles — or 60 per cent of the total 4,500 poles — are showing signs of wear and tear, and are due to be replaced, while another 1,779 are already at least 10 years old.
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The new poles will have more distinctive coloured sign plates and bigger bus service numbers that will make it easier for commuters, especially senior citizens, to read. There will also be a notice board to give commuters additional bus service information.
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Public feedback received from June 1 to Aug 30 will be considered in the final design. For more information and to view the new designs, go to www.lta.gov.sg. -
Originally posted by AEW5001:
Which bus svc guide is true?
A STOMPer was confused by two bus guides published by Transitlink and Mighty Minds. Both guides state different fare prices for different bus journeys.
He hopes that the Authority will be able to clarify this.
Says the STOMPer:
"In the first picture of the TransitLink Guide 2009 published by TransitLink.
"The booklet costs $2.50.
"In this booklet the Bus Service number increases from page 105 (Bus service No. 2) till page 448 (Bus Service No 985).
"Thereafter the pages do not increase with the bus service number.
"Bus Service No. 530 then starts from page 449 and Bus service No. 581 ends at page 473.
"On page 101 there are only four examples of calculation of fares for fare stages of 3.5 and 4.5.
"Beyond fare stage of 4.5 the booklet is silent.
"Whereas in the second picture of BUS GUIDE & BUS-STOP DIRECTORY (2009 Edition), published by Mighty Minds, which costs $3.90, states different prices.
"In this booklet, the Bus service numbers run in tandem with the page numbers.
"Bus service No. 2 starts on page 119 and ends with Bus service number 985 on page 460.
"On page eight, the calculation of bus fares is plain and simple to understand.
"It tells you that from fare stage 0-4, you pay $0.71 and for fare stage 4.5-7 you pay $0.93.
"Beyond 35.5 fare stages you pay $1.67.
"Which version should commuters follow?
"Why is there a discrepancy in price?
"I hope LTA will enlighten commuters so that they buy the correct version."http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/viewContent.jsp?id=71915
That stomper didnt know the yellow book come out dec 2008 =.=
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Originally posted by AEW5001:
Which bus svc guide is true?
A STOMPer was confused by two bus guides published by Transitlink and Mighty Minds. Both guides state different fare prices for different bus journeys.
He hopes that the Authority will be able to clarify this.
Says the STOMPer:
"In the first picture of the TransitLink Guide 2009 published by TransitLink.
"The booklet costs $2.50.
"In this booklet the Bus Service number increases from page 105 (Bus service No. 2) till page 448 (Bus Service No 985).
"Thereafter the pages do not increase with the bus service number.
"Bus Service No. 530 then starts from page 449 and Bus service No. 581 ends at page 473.
"On page 101 there are only four examples of calculation of fares for fare stages of 3.5 and 4.5.
"Beyond fare stage of 4.5 the booklet is silent.
"Whereas in the second picture of BUS GUIDE & BUS-STOP DIRECTORY (2009 Edition), published by Mighty Minds, which costs $3.90, states different prices.
"In this booklet, the Bus service numbers run in tandem with the page numbers.
"Bus service No. 2 starts on page 119 and ends with Bus service number 985 on page 460.
"On page eight, the calculation of bus fares is plain and simple to understand.
"It tells you that from fare stage 0-4, you pay $0.71 and for fare stage 4.5-7 you pay $0.93.
"Beyond 35.5 fare stages you pay $1.67.
"Which version should commuters follow?
"Why is there a discrepancy in price?
"I hope LTA will enlighten commuters so that they buy the correct version."http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/viewContent.jsp?id=71915
simple. whichever is more updated. -
Today ST Life about the Bus Enthu Amazing Race.
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Originally posted by The Soon:
Today ST Life about the Bus Enthu Amazing Race.
OMG~!
Can scan and post here for the benefit of those that dun read? Thx.
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Originally posted by Fryderyk HPH:
OMG~!
Can scan and post here for the benefit of those that dun read? Thx.
No scanner. Must rely on others. -
i saw it
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here is it:
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Originally posted by nenepokey:
here is it:
OMG i particularly dislike the last sentence... Remember what I said about reporters that says things like that?
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Originally posted by Fryderyk HPH:
OMG i particularly dislike the last sentence... Remember what I said about reporters that says things like that?
wad is perks? -
Originally posted by Fryderyk HPH:
OMG i particularly dislike the last sentence... Remember what I said about reporters that says things like that?
Thats why the word "unique" is invented ... ...
