LTA's Bus Service Enhancement Program - BSEP (Part 3)

• TownLink 291

  25 Mar 15, 20:14

  Seems like any BSEP bus registered in 2015 no DDU (for SBST side) and no telematics (for SMRT side)

• SBS7557R

  25 Mar 15, 22:54

  --

• Kien Huat

  25 Mar 15, 22:58

  Thanks

• SBS9C

  26 Mar 15, 12:47

  Originally posted by SBS3004X:

  During the morning peak hours at Buangkok Green:

  6.45 a.m. A random KUB on 43 will appear a few minutes before SBS3434M or SBS3435K on 43M which is often almost empty.

  6:55 a.m. No service 43M bus arrives at the same time as SBS3003Z, which is sometimes fully packed to the door.

  7.05 a.m. Here comes the chaotic part. SBS6500K on 43M arrives a few minutes before SBS3105M, and SBS6500K ends up packed like sardines while SBS3105M is often only half seated.

  The E-TT change on 23-03-2015, if you look carefully, actually adds a slot, which will create more problems with bunching.

  I noticed this too, 43M bunchs with 43 too frequently, then usually its about 15 mins or more for the next 2 buses. Even my mum complains that why add a service when the timings are so close to each other and the next bus takes so long to arrive.

• carbikebus

  26 Mar 15, 20:37

  Originally posted by TownLink 291:

  Seems like any BSEP bus registered in 2015 no DDU (for SBST side) and no telematics (for SMRT side)

  Good news cause its a pain in the ass..Cost more money but of course BCs will surely take advantage of it

• dupdup77

  31 Mar 15, 12:47

  All, anybody knows any impending announcement of Sbs 164 this week? Thanks. Cheers

• TIB1234T

  1 Apr 15, 14:40

  Registered on 01/04/15:

  SBS6546D - SBS6549X ( 4 O530 )
  SMB3119H - SMB3122Y ( 4 A22 )

• Gus.chong

  1 Apr 15, 17:37

  Originally posted by TIB1234T:

  Registered on 01/04/15:

  SBS6546D - SBS6549X ( 4 O530 )
  SMB3119H - SMB3122Y ( 4 A22 )

  I am very shocked...Is SMRT planning to rot SMB3123U to SMB3134M for the next 30 days?

• TIB1234T

  1 Apr 15, 18:22

  Originally posted by Gus.chong:

  I am very shocked...Is SMRT planning to rot SMB3123U to SMB3134M for the next 30 days?

  Not sure, but i think these few days will have more...

• BusAnalayzer

  1 Apr 15, 19:52

  Originally posted by Gus.chong:

  I am very shocked...Is SMRT planning to rot SMB3123U to SMB3134M for the next 30 days?

  Will get more in next few days... even the enviros need to get registered for april.

• SMB42P

  2 Apr 15, 00:59

  Originally posted by Gus.chong:

  I am very shocked...Is SMRT planning to rot SMB3123U to SMB3134M for the next 30 days?

  
  so many BSEP MAN? Now also so many spare BSEP MAN around...

• carbikebus

  2 Apr 15, 05:59

  Might be for new svc or replacing DAFs?

• TIB1234T

  2 Apr 15, 09:56

  Registered on 01/04/15:
  SMB3582C - SMB3586S

  Registered on 02/04/15:
  SMB5048R - SMB5052C

• SBS5010P

  2 Apr 15, 18:36

  I realise why 116's loading is low.. Because ppl prefer to take 73 to AMK. The MRT at AMK goes directly to the city and it's faster.

• BusAnalayzer

  3 Apr 15, 00:33

  Originally posted by SBS5010P:

  I realise why 116's loading is low.. Because ppl prefer to take 73 to AMK. The MRT at AMK goes directly to the city and it's faster.

  Finally someone admits it. 

  There are some reasons forthose who care to understand:

  1. Reaching AMK MRT is faster with 73 than 116 to Serangoon

  2. Serangoon North Ave 4 is sandwiched between YCK road and AMK Ave 3. You have a long list of buses 43/43M/70/70B/103/109 taking you to Serangoon and 25/74/76/132/165 taking you to AMK MRT. These people will not end up going to 116 bus stop

  3. Those close to SGN North Ave 5 also have option of taking 159 to AMK MRT or walk to YCK road to take the long list of buses stated above as 116 stop is still far away on SGN North Ave 4

  This is my diagnosis of why sv 116 loading continues to be low. Those wanting to go to NEX for utilities do take it IMO

  Average loading of 25-30 pax in AM peak to NEX, 10-15 pax off-peak, 15-20 pax in PM peak. To HG Int largely depends on whether sv 72 goes before or after it on ave 9. 

• TIB429E

  3 Apr 15, 00:59

  Originally posted by BusAnalayzer:

  Finally someone admits it. 

  There are some reasons forthose who care to understand:

  1. Reaching AMK MRT is faster with 73 than 116 to Serangoon

  2. Serangoon North Ave 4 is sandwiched between YCK road and AMK Ave 3. You have a long list of buses 43/43M/70/70B/103/109 taking you to Serangoon and 25/74/76/132/165 taking you to AMK MRT. These people will not end up going to 116 bus stop

  3. Those close to SGN North Ave 5 also have option of taking 159 to AMK MRT or walk to YCK road to take the long list of buses stated above as 116 stop is still far away on SGN North Ave 4

  This is my diagnosis of why sv 116 loading continues to be low. Those wanting to go to NEX for utilities do take it IMO

  Average loading of 25-30 pax in AM peak to NEX, 10-15 pax off-peak, 15-20 pax in PM peak. To HG Int largely depends on whether sv 72 goes before or after it on ave 9. 

  And apparently, BSEP svc timing is always felt "longer" than usual ones.. 

• SBS3004X

  3 Apr 15, 11:53

  116 can be full at times. Look at what happens at 116 towards HG Int at 2 pm 

• carbikebus

  3 Apr 15, 13:27

  I believe you,Certain days and time can see 116 with few standees on board.

• BusAnalayzer

  3 Apr 15, 16:37

  Originally posted by SBS3004X:

  116 can be full at times. Look at what happens at 116 towards HG Int at 2 pm 

  Every bus service in Singapore is crowded at some time. Tell me one which is not. Even 119 crowd more than 116, still we complain about 119. 

• SBS 9631X

  3 Apr 15, 21:58

  Originally posted by BusAnalayzer:

  Every bus service in Singapore is crowded at some time. Tell me one which is not. Even 119 crowd more than 116, still we complain about 119. 

  This is a wise point.  

• iveco

  7 Apr 15, 12:55

  http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/property-management-news/2015/4/89917/new-bus-depot-at-ulu-pandan-

  Is BBDEP due for replacement?

• iveco

  7 Apr 15, 12:58

  Originally posted by carbikebus:

  Might be for new svc or replacing DAFs?

  I don't get it. Why the Lances were taken off earlier than DAFs. The latter got here first, didn't they?

  Also, SMB3583A on the road? That's good news. I remember 3583 (BN 227) being used by SBS for their N113s. It was one of my favourites after 3641 (BN 352).

• carbikebus

  7 Apr 15, 21:57

  Originally posted by iveco:

  http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/property-management-news/2015/4/89917/new-bus-depot-at-ulu-pandan-

  Is BBDEP due for replacement?

  More like Arbp replacement.

• carbikebus

  7 Apr 15, 22:00

  Originally posted by iveco:

  I don't get it. Why the Lances were taken off earlier than DAFs. The latter got here first, didn't they?

  Also, SMB3583A on the road? That's good news. I remember 3583 (BN 227) being used by SBS for their N113s. It was one of my favourites after 3641 (BN 352).

  Funny leh,Those PA Lance still survived till today

• lemon1974

  8 Apr 15, 13:45

  this month no update by LTA on any new bus services or provide 1st quarter 2015 report on BSEP yet...