When bus services are taken by government, I am sure if service 27 drivers continue this attitude, they will be punished. At Hougang Interchange, I saw a service 27 bus SBS8721B departing. Just a minute later, another service 27 bus (SBS6727Z) departing, when it is supposed to depart 5 minutes later. This caused the two buses to bunch up at Sengkang East Avenue towards Changi Airport, less than 2 kilometres into the route. I guess the 2 buses travelled together most of the route. What kind of attitude is this?
I think I must get more bus fans to Hougang to check.
Originally posted by SBS3004X:When bus services are taken by government, I am sure if service 27 drivers continue this attitude, they will be punished. At Hougang Interchange, I saw a service 27 bus SBS8721B departing. Just a minute later, another service 27 bus (SBS6727Z) departing, when it is supposed to depart 5 minutes later. This caused the two buses to bunch up at Sengkang East Avenue towards Changi Airport, less than 2 kilometres into the route. I guess the 2 buses travelled together most of the route. What kind of attitude is this?
How you know supposed to depart 5 mins later??
Originally posted by SMB128B:How you know supposed to depart 5 mins later??
The bus departure board
Originally posted by sgbuses:I have similar personal experiences in Perth as well.
Originally posted by SBS3004X:The bus departure board
Could it be that the earlier Sv 27 was delayed... And hence 2 buses left together.. And there would be one more bus that would leave 4 mins later..
Originally posted by BusAnalayzer:Could it be that the earlier Sv 27 was delayed... And hence 2 buses left together.. And there would be one more bus that would leave 4 mins later..
No, actually I notice drivers of 27 like to depart together. So the frequency can be like 3 mins for the next bus from the int, before having to wait a longer time for the subsequent. But it is also good in this way as the front bus could take up most of the load towards Changi Airport and usually the back bus will overtake so that it is able to pick up more passengers when it returns from CGA while the front bus can better keep up with the schedule as it does not need to take in that much passengers.
However what I don't like is that if I missed the two buses I have to wait about 10-15 mins for the next one. And it is frustrating to find out that you have taken the first bus and then ended up behind the back bus.
Originally posted by carbikebus:Hmm i prefer SBS Transit control 55% bus,NEL,DTL and Cross Island Lines
SMRT control 25% bus,EW/NS lines,CCL,Thomson Line & BPJ LRT
New operator control 20% bus,Eastern Region Lines and Jurong Lines
Thomson Line and Eastern Region Line will operate together as one line. So it's impossible they are operated by two different operators.
Originally posted by SBS9C:No, actually I notice drivers of 27 like to depart together. So the frequency can be like 3 mins for the next bus from the int, before having to wait a longer time for the subsequent. But it is also good in this way as the front bus could take up most of the load towards Changi Airport and usually the back bus will overtake so that it is able to pick up more passengers when it returns from CGA while the front bus can better keep up with the schedule as it does not need to take in that much passengers.
However what I don't like is that if I missed the two buses I have to wait about 10-15 mins for the next one. And it is frustrating to find out that you have taken the first bus and then ended up behind the back bus.
Only DDs on Sv 27A can resolve this issue
Originally posted by BusAnalayzer:Only DDs on Sv 27A can resolve this issue
maybe sbst should have 27M using DD bus whole day loop at pasir ris?
Originally posted by wsy1234:maybe sbst should have 27M using DD bus whole day loop at pasir ris?
Yes made this suggestion many times - though not Pasir Ris... But loop @ Tampines
11 DDs will do 27A/M... 16 SDs can do 27 to CGA.
27 buses more than enough for the route w/ 11 DDs in place.
Originally posted by carbikebus:Bsrf will take accounts for traffic light timings,loading patterns and road conditions not by freq of the bus svc itself..Even if 27 are 10 mins apart but front bus stuck in Tampines due to jam also bunching will occur..
That is true for any service.
Just start new service lor,
I thought got proposed BSEP service 118? From Sengkang int - tampines int? We have to wait..
Originally posted by carbikebus:27A should start from Sengkang loop at Tampines using 7 DDs ok or not?
27A has 11 buses.. 7 DDs should be okay.. And full route of Sv 27 gets 20 SDs.
Originally posted by carbikebus:Hope Arriva will get at least 15% of the public bus market but of course with Govt stake in it..
Its better if rail also contracted and see how SMRT react into this haha..Sideline:118?I heard this news nearly 2 years and nothing happen still.Actually can make 118 start from Hougang St 21 looping at Dnata kitchen road(last stop will be opp Sats ICC bus stop)..
Then you need a proper terminal with more bus bays if any more services start from st 21
Originally posted by SBS9C:No, actually I notice drivers of 27 like to depart together. So the frequency can be like 3 mins for the next bus from the int, before having to wait a longer time for the subsequent. But it is also good in this way as the front bus could take up most of the load towards Changi Airport and usually the back bus will overtake so that it is able to pick up more passengers when it returns from CGA while the front bus can better keep up with the schedule as it does not need to take in that much passengers.
However what I don't like is that if I missed the two buses I have to wait about 10-15 mins for the next one. And it is frustrating to find out that you have taken the first bus and then ended up behind the back bus.
I think they do this as a substitute of a double-decker bus as 27 can't use them due to height restrictions.
Originally posted by SBS5010P:Just start new service lor,
I thought got proposed BSEP service 118? From Sengkang int - tampines int? We have to wait..
Tampines is over-crowded and there are already 2 BSEP bus services starting from there.
Originally posted by SBS3004X:Tampines is over-crowded and there are already 2 BSEP bus services starting from there.
38 and 69 can start from Bedok and loop @ Tampines instead, creating space for a new service if required.
Originally posted by SBS3004X:Tampines is over-crowded and there are already 2 BSEP bus services starting from there.
Originally posted by carbikebus:Hope Arriva will get at least 15% of the public bus market but of course with Govt stake in it..
Its better if rail also contracted and see how SMRT react into this haha..Sideline:118?I heard this news nearly 2 years and nothing happen still.Actually can make 118 start from Hougang St 21 looping at Dnata kitchen road(last stop will be opp Sats ICC bus stop)..