SMRT Buses purchases MAN A22 buses valued at S$65mln
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Originally posted by azharjj:
do u think ppl will move all the way to the rear since the space for standing is so narrow from the 2nd exit door onwardswhat gearbox? ZF or voith?
Only when someone shouted for them to move. But most of the time, they just stop at the rear's face-to-face seats.
Not sure about the gearbox, but the bus seems to be "tired", like a human moving with a heavy backpack.
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Originally posted by azharjj:
do u think ppl will move all the way to the rear since the space for standing is so narrow from the 2nd exit door onwardswhat gearbox? ZF or voith?
Voith... there's a bit of Habit Voith sound when travelling...
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Originally posted by SMB66X:
DETAILED information about MAN SMB388S~~
> When the bus reverse, there's no white tailight lighting up.
> Bus have an "octopus" sound when the driver lock the acclerating(unsure what's that called, the driver will apply when the bus stops).
> The "BUS STOPPING" cover/casing is different from the usual MAN A22. It have a smaller wording on it, compared to the current A22 MAN which have bigger one.
> In-between the bellows, there's not much cooling air flows
> Behind at the headrest seat, the aircon duct is blocked.
> Wheelchair area : There's additional bell for PIW and it's somewhat like the KUB style position.
> Front mirror(interior) for the driver was turned from horizontal to vertical.
> 1 reader is off-ed
> Bus seriously feel powerless, speed and aircon. Probably because of the driver's first time driving.
> Translucent bellows
> Slight different from MAN A22 batch 2 - It have a silver metal U shape handle instead of a curve, hard rubber.
> As people keep calling "MANDY MANDY", it made the bus speed for today 慢地(man di).
> Bellows area is discourraging people to move in as there's no support from the handgrips/pole.
> Announcement system can only be heard from the front.
Is called Mandy because official name from BIS~Mandy is very popular filled to door so SMRT should launch 150 more Mandys ASAP~
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Originally posted by SMB66X:
Only when someone shouted for them to move. But most of the time, they just stop at the rear's face-to-face seats.
Not sure about the gearbox, but the bus seems to be "tired", like a human moving with a heavy backpack.
You and the group of kids are the same. I have seen many of these groups of bus kids making a nuisance in the bus. Either making so much noise, taking up the spaces, eating and drinking so openly, cause the bus uncle scolds them, passengers glaring at them, etc, yet have the cheek to lecture people online.Sometimes I can feel for those people who are irked by their actions in the bus~
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Originally posted by SMB66X:
DETAILED information about MAN SMB388S~~
> When the bus reverse, there's no white tailight lighting up.
> Bus have an "octopus" sound when the driver lock the acclerating(unsure what's that called, the driver will apply when the bus stops).
> The "BUS STOPPING" cover/casing is different from the usual MAN A22. It have a smaller wording on it, compared to the current A22 MAN which have bigger one.
> In-between the bellows, there's not much cooling air flows
> Behind at the headrest seat, the aircon duct is blocked.
> Wheelchair area : There's additional bell for PIW and it's somewhat like the KUB style position.
> Front mirror(interior) for the driver was turned from horizontal to vertical.
> 1 reader is off-ed
> Bus seriously feel powerless, speed and aircon. Probably because of the driver's first time driving.
> Translucent bellows
> Slight different from MAN A22 batch 2 - It have a silver metal U shape handle instead of a curve, hard rubber.
> As people keep calling "MANDY MANDY", it made the bus speed for today 慢地(man di).
> Bellows area is discourraging people to move in as there's no support from the handgrips/pole.
> Announcement system can only be heard from the front.A bit powerless maybe because of the BC. It was okay on the first day when the Indian BC drove the bus.
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Originally posted by SMB388S:
You and the group of kids are the same. I have seen many of these groups of bus kids making a nuisance in the bus. Either making so much noise, taking up the spaces, eating and drinking so openly, cause the bus uncle scolds them, passengers glaring at them, etc, yet have the cheek to lecture people online.Sometimes I can feel for those people who are irked by their actions in the bus~
Pot calling the kettles~~~
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Originally posted by TIB1218R:
A bit powerless maybe because of the BC. It was okay on the first day when the Indian BC drove the bus.
Should be. Afternoon shift was drove by a China driver, I wonder how's the speed :p
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yesterday SMB1337 on Sv169 forget to turn into AMK Ave 3 from Ave 1. it go straight along route of Sv262.... and when reach junction of Ave 1/Ave 6, BC also never turn and go straight ahead.... not sure whether he is going to. There are many paxs on board... i think he want to follow sv262 route to interchange....
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Originally posted by lemon1974:
yesterday SMB1337 on Sv169 forget to turn into AMK Ave 3 from Ave 1. it go straight along route of Sv262.... and when reach junction of Ave 1/Ave 6, BC also never turn and go straight ahead.... not sure whether he is going to. There are many paxs on board... i think he want to follow sv262 route to interchange....
SL is not forgot he is 1337 ~ -
Originally posted by lemon1974:
yesterday SMB1337 on Sv169 forget to turn into AMK Ave 3 from Ave 1. it go straight along route of Sv262.... and when reach junction of Ave 1/Ave 6, BC also never turn and go straight ahead.... not sure whether he is going to. There are many paxs on board... i think he want to follow sv262 route to interchange....
wah the SL really epic ...
he forget that he is now SMRT SL not SBST BC
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Originally posted by SMB145B:
wah the SL really epic ...
he forget that he is now SMRT SL not SBST BC
I wonder what is the pax reaction to that
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Originally posted by TIB 585L:
I wonder what is the pax reaction to that
7h15 15 4 l3375p34k bu5 SMB1337H :p(This is a leetspeak bus 1337)
Leet (or "1337"), also known as eleet or leetspeak, is an alternative alphabet for the English language that is used primarily on the Internet. It uses various combinations of ASCII characters to replace Latinate letters. For example, leet spellings of the word leet include 1337 and l33t - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leet
Info from BIS~
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Originally posted by TIB1218R:
A bit powerless maybe because of the BC. It was okay on the first day when the Indian BC drove the bus.
Indian BC drive with power, incl. me
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Registered on 2 May 2013 (BSEP):
SMB3049B
SMB3050X
SMB3051T
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Why is SMRT Buses retiring their old buses even though some still have quite a long lifespan?
The guess is that it's probably due to the 2020 full wheelchair accessible fleet, and if some of the old TIB-era buses are left to run to their full 17 or extension to 19 years, it would be hard for SMRT Buses to transition to a full WAB fleet by 2020 due to the space in depots (given the replacements cannot come in until the old buses are gone). Unlike SBS Transit, SMRT inherited a younger TIB fleet and doesn't have the luxury to extend all the models.
Also, by bringing in the clean Euro V zero step wheelchair accessible buses like the MANs sooner, it also benefits all the passengers in general in terms of environment, comfort and accessibility - and also the wheelchair bound as more wheelchair accessible bus routes can be introduced quickly.
Info from BIS~
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I saw SMB1362* driven towards WLDEP on Friday at RP bus stop.
Time of spotting: 4pm
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Originally posted by TIB 585L:
I saw SMB1362* driven towards WLDEP on Friday at RP bus stop.
Time of spotting: 4pm
SMB1362J
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3052 169
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Originally posted by SMB388S:
Why is SMRT Buses retiring their old buses even though some still have quite a long lifespan?
The guess is that it's probably due to the 2020 full wheelchair accessible fleet, and if some of the old TIB-era buses are left to run to their full 17 or extension to 19 years, it would be hard for SMRT Buses to transition to a full WAB fleet by 2020 due to the space in depots (given the replacements cannot come in until the old buses are gone). Unlike SBS Transit, SMRT inherited a younger TIB fleet and doesn't have the luxury to extend all the models.
Also, by bringing in the clean Euro V zero step wheelchair accessible buses like the MANs sooner, it also benefits all the passengers in general in terms of environment, comfort and accessibility - and also the wheelchair bound as more wheelchair accessible bus routes can be introduced quickly.
Info from BIS~
Some models like the Scania L113CRL and Dennis Lance could be sold overseas and converted into mobile homes/offices. I have seen some decommissioned transit buses in Australia that had undergone similar conversions.
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Registered on 17 May 2013:SMB1362JSMB1363GSMB1364DSMB1365BSMB1366ZSMB1367XSMB1368TSMB1369RSMB1370KSMB1371HTotal buses registered (including SMB138Y and BSEP batches): 291
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Originally posted by TIB987K:Registered on 17 May 2013:SMB1362JSMB1363GSMB1364DSMB1365BSMB1366ZSMB1367XSMB1368TSMB1369RSMB1370KSMB1371HTotal buses registered (including SMB138Y and BSEP batches): 291
SMRT followed up order with another 200 A22s. Attached is the link: http://www.man.eu/en/press-and-media/press-releases/MAN-delivers-200-chassis-to-Singapore-60288.html
It means there will be 400 MAN A22s by SMRT Buses vs 750 Mercedes Benz Citaros by SBS Transit. The lacklustre maintenance and cheap quality bodywork of the A22s are deteriorating the condition of the buses further.
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Originally posted by iamnotaclonetroll:
SMRT followed up order with another 200 A22s. Attached is the link: http://www.man.eu/en/press-and-media/press-releases/MAN-delivers-200-chassis-to-Singapore-60288.html
It means there will be 400 MAN A22s by SMRT Buses vs 750 Mercedes Benz Citaros by SBS Transit. The lacklustre maintenance and cheap quality bodywork of the A22s are deteriorating the condition of the buses further.
Is the second batch of 100 buses included as part of the 200 buses newly ordered?
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Originally posted by Gus.chong:
Is the second batch of 100 buses included as part of the 200 buses newly ordered?
Hi. I'm not sure. Probably so. I wished they opt for a better quality European bodywork. In any case, what do you think of the sliding plug exit doors sytem of the MAN buses? Do you think that the design is seriously flawed? Is there an exit door system whereby, when the doors slide open, you can practically view the inside mechanisms? What if some idiot decided to try his luck and put his hand inside? I've seen the cover of the exit doors of the MAN A22 rattling when it's speeding. This is caused due to poor design and the fact that it was not secured properly. -
Originally posted by Gus.chong:
Is the second batch of 100 buses included as part of the 200 buses newly ordered?
there is no official confirmation previously that there is only 100 buses in the second batch.. who told you that?
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Originally posted by TIB987K:Registered on 17 May 2013:SMB1362JSMB1363GSMB1364DSMB1365BSMB1366ZSMB1367XSMB1368TSMB1369RSMB1370KSMB1371HTotal buses registered (including SMB138Y and BSEP batches): 291
the 6 buses that they registered one month ago are still not deployed.. what for registered so many buses for what? just to fill up the space at WLDEP?