Originally posted by carbikebus:Quite dissapointed they order only 105 units on paper.Should have order 200 at least.Hopefully another 105 is the MAN DD..Probably MK1 bendy will have early retirement else where they wanna park the buses?
Why? You have Bulim/Wenya coming up.
Originally posted by carbikebus:Quite dissapointed they order only 105 units on paper.Should have order 200 at least.Hopefully another 105 is the MAN DD..Probably MK1 bendy will have early retirement else where they wanna park the buses?
There will be another order of 100 buses to follow.
Originally posted by Pervertedboy:This is the first time TIBS/SMRT is procuring Double Decker buses.
Please give them some time to introduce Double Decker buses into their fleet.
It is wise that they start small, and not buy larger quantities.
Since they just started having Double Decker buses in their fleet, starting small would enable them to learn how to handle Double Decker buses and how to manage the deployment of Double Decker buses in their bus services.
Another advantage of buying small units:
if the subsequent Double Decker bus models that SMRT procures are different, there will be a variety of Double Decker buses in SMRT's bus services.
I think I am happy that they finally realize public need and are introducing DDs. Once they see the positive results, they will introduce more.
Originally posted by carbikebus:Yes,many low hanging branches also has been prune..Maybe 103 is the first batch order with an option of ordering more progressively..
Bro... It is the first approach... I agree with them just purchasing 103 units to start with... Then see maintenance, bus efficiency and order more units.. If not good, switch to another model.. For SMRT it is very important to try as it is the first time.
Originally posted by carbikebus:Quite dissapointed they order only 105 units on paper.Should have order 200 at least.Hopefully another 105 is the MAN DD..Probably MK1 bendy will have early retirement else where they wanna park the buses?
No early retirement...if this is the case the tender notice in January should have stated all MK1 bendies.
Hmm but out of curiosity...why 103
Originally posted by TIB429E:Hmm but out of curiosity...why 103
Spare and training use...
sv 961 - 969
sv 961 (25 buses)
24 SDs, 1 DD -- SDs can largely manage the loading. 1 DD deployed for the prime peak.
sv 962 (10 buses)
5 DD, 5 SD
sv 963 (25 buses)
14 DD, 11 SD
sv 964 (8 buses)
4 DD, 4 SD
sv 965 (14 buses)
14 SD, 0 DD - the loading can be managed by SDs. Also parallel route with 969 with increased capacity. 965 Sengkang loading around 50 pax - easily manageable by SDs
sv 966 (20 buses)
4 DD, 16 SDs -- 4 DDs timed for peak loading towards Marine Parade; opposite direction in evening.
sv 969 (23 buses)
13 DDs, 10 SDs -- consecutive DDs ply towards Tampines in AM peak, and from Tampines during PM peak. Opposite direction loading can be managed by SDs. Increased capacity with 13 DDs. If found necessary, more SD slots can later be converted to DD
Svc966 should give 5 DDs, 18 SDs. And SMRT should consider making 12AP and 11 Splits instead...frequency damn irritating for 966...
Originally posted by BusAnalayzer:Why? You have Bulim/Wenya coming up.
Originally posted by carbikebus:
You know how cheapskate SMRT is?Bulim is around 550 capacity and theres another round of BSEP buses..Some DAFs,O405s got extended as well.Unless they relocate or upgrade Amdep and Wldep i forsee they will have this overcrowding issues within their depots again.Theres a need for a sub bus park around Central West or East.For SBST they need Arbp replacement and 1 more sub bus park preferably at Northeast.
AMDEP replacement announcement should be out soon.
Originally posted by TIB429E:Svc966 should give 5 DDs, 18 SDs. And SMRT should consider making 12AP and 11 Splits instead...frequency damn irritating for 966...
you give 5 DDs to 966, can cut the SDs to 14, 966 wkdays arrivals are realli ridiculous and not efficient deployment of svcs, as i mentioned and still take the stand sv966 has too many buses deployed, SMRT must take a hard look at proper shifts for 966 rather than the state it is in now...
963 will hugely benefit from DDs. This service is almost ignored as a candidate for DDs, but I hope LTA deploys DDs on 963.
Originally posted by carbikebus:Heard somewhere in Yio Chu Kang forested area right?The place where 854 & 857 bus stopsopp the traffic lights where SMRT buses turn from their depot.Mandai plan is cancelled liao cause of Bulim…Kranji i dont think will be retained
Originally posted by carbikebus:
You know how cheapskate SMRT is?Bulim is around 550 capacity and theres another round of BSEP buses..Some DAFs,O405s got extended as well.Unless they relocate or upgrade Amdep and Wldep i forsee they will have this overcrowding issues within their depots again.Theres a need for a sub bus park around Central West or East.For SBST they need Arbp replacement and 1 more sub bus park preferably at Northeast.
Originally posted by iveco:
YCK? You mean Amoy Quee? Anyway, what sort of DD will SMRT get? I hope they bring in the K340UD en masse. A shame that bendies proved unworkable in the end. It was these monsters that gave Tibs Holdings its identity,
where is this amoy quee?
K340UD?, you mean K320UD?
Originally posted by iveco:
YCK? You mean Amoy Quee? Anyway, what sort of DD will SMRT get? I hope they bring in the K340UD en masse. A shame that bendies proved unworkable in the end. It was these monsters that gave Tibs Holdings its identity,
Originally posted by TIB429E:Hmm but out of curiosity...why 103
buy 100 get 3 free... lol
Desmond Kuek company needs to speed up the purchase of High capacity buses. you dont find a toilet when your shit is dropping from your bloody anus right?
Heard from a BC say there will be BCs sent overseas to be trained to drive these DDs.. Majority of the BCs from KJ and WL...AM only send 3 BCs...
And heard that DDs will be given priority to 190 and 700 once again...
Originally posted by SMB42P:Heard from a BC say there will be BCs sent overseas to be trained to drive these DDs.. Majority of the BCs from KJ and WL...AM only send 3 BCs...
And heard that DDs will be given priority to 190 and 700 once again...
Why nt the training be in Singapore :/
I think at this rate, 190 may get about 22-30 DDs(If they remove all bendy). For 700, maybe 5-8 DDs.
Prob. after 190/700, maybe 960, 963, 188, 971E...I think 972 prob won't get any unless the 450 new BSEP buses includes DD. Same goes to 951E/850E/982E...
Originally posted by TIB429E:Why nt the training be in Singapore :/
I think at this rate, 190 may get about 22-30 DDs(If they remove all bendy). For 700, maybe 5-8 DDs.
Prob. after 190/700, maybe 960, 963, 188, 971E...I think 972 prob won't get any unless the 450 new BSEP buses includes DD. Same goes to 951E/850E/982E...
idk also..heard only..he was like complaining say 190 always get the new buses haha!
He also say cck int renovating soon to make it DD friendly..not sure how but its just renovating at original site...