If you are a bus captain, which route would you AVOID?
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If you are offered a job as a bus captain, which TRUNK SERVICE would you avoid at all costs. Why?
Which route would you pick instead (assuming you have a choice)? -
the joo chiat section of bus no. 33
HORRIBLE!
(i used to take 33 quite often about 4-5 years ago........not sure if the situation is better now) -
I would avoid "driving" 170. Heavy passenger load, long queues especially on weekends, traffic jams near the immigration, long waits for passengers to board and alight.......and that's just driving TO Johor. Another round of the same problems heading back to Singapore on the return trip!!!!
And that's just ONE return trip. Imagine doing this many times a day, 5-6 days a week. (I am not sure how many hours/return trips a 170 captain makes in a day, or how many days he works in a week.)
Can't be easy driving that route. I imagine it to be stressful too.
Preference would be....161 (Woodlands-Hougang Central). Mostly new VSOs used, route includes scenic expressways, pretty nice interchanges on both ends, each journey not too long etc.
168 is another option for the same reasons ...except Bedok Interchange is not exactly in the best condition. -
i would avoid JIS services, and the very long loop services like 16 (3h), 76 (2.5h), 89 (2+ h).
61 170 not nice as well. 61 too many turns and needs to navigate narrow roads (ie Tanglin Halt) in bendies, 170, traffic jams at JB and too little time given to it (must really try to get its timesheet one day).
as for services to drive :
88 (nice VOs / good int, 1.5h trips not too long)
81 (another one with a less hectic schedule)
80 (good buses, not too long)
29 (got a timesheet of it, quite relaxing schedule compared to other services) -
I would nT choose Service 170.. 160 is the same also.. i would AVOID cross border service at all cost...
But if im given a choice, i would choose 161.. Expressway.. Most of the buses are New and all other factors.. 27 is also the same.. provided that im not given Mk3s... thats my choice.. -
wouldnt want to take 27...airport services are notorious for nasty scheduling...Originally posted by sBs_boy:I would nT choose Service 170.. 160 is the same also.. i would AVOID cross border service at all cost...
But if im given a choice, i would choose 161.. Expressway.. Most of the buses are New and all other factors.. 27 is also the same.. provided that im not given Mk3s... thats my choice.. -
I would avoid 14 & 51. These routes are long.
284 probably has the most relaxing schedule. Only 3 bus stops to call. -
avoid any bus tat passes by eunos tat area during peak hours. the jam there is like hell sometimes
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Avoid service 162 night shift as the schedule is so packed, the drivers have to chiong like mad. I also agree wif the 33 joo chiat section, should be avoided.
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I would like to drive 161 and 163 for SBST and 969 and 184 for SMRTB
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what is there at joo chiat section?Originally posted by FireIce:the joo chiat section of bus no. 33
HORRIBLE!
(i used to take 33 quite often about 4-5 years ago........not sure if the situation is better now) -
Extremely narrow roads esp Joo Chiat Place.Originally posted by KumSioJui:what is there at joo chiat section? -
For 284, it means that BC have to drive for 5 - 7 trips bef getting a restOriginally posted by iveco:I would avoid 14 & 51. These routes are long.
284 probably has the most relaxing schedule. Only 3 bus stops to call.
I would prefer to drive Sv 35, 60, 79, 82 -
well, if it's only three bus stops to serve, I don't really mind it at all.Originally posted by sbst275:For 284, it means that BC have to drive for 5 - 7 trips bef getting a rest
I would prefer to drive Sv 35, 60, 79, 82
On a side note, if Marine Parade services are such long routes, why don't they terminate somewhere? What is the purpose of Upper East Coast Bus Terminal? -
errr, sometimes feeder services are not at all nice to drive.Originally posted by iveco:well, if it's only three bus stops to serve, I don't really mind it at all.
On a side note, if Marine Parade services are such long routes, why don't they terminate somewhere? What is the purpose of Upper East Coast Bus Terminal?
take a look at this 225 timesheet, even with Scanias, still not fun driving it...
3 roundtrips
10min break
4 roundtrips
28min break
1 roundtrip
6min break
4 roundtrips
10min break
4 roundtrips
9min break
4 roundtrips
11min break
1 roundtrip
7min break
3 roundtrips
6min break
1 roundtrip
bndep
so in one P shift a 225 driver does 25 trips...then how many trips would a 284 driver do??? -
Sv 238 BCs as well. Some trunk rts also (Drive for 50+ mins then get 5 mins break)Originally posted by leeJZ:errr, sometimes feeder services are not at all nice to drive.
take a look at this 225 timesheet, even with Scanias, still not fun driving it...
3 roundtrips
10min break
4 roundtrips
28min break
1 roundtrip
6min break
4 roundtrips
10min break
4 roundtrips
9min break
4 roundtrips
11min break
1 roundtrip
7min break
3 roundtrips
6min break
1 roundtrip
bndep
so in one P shift a 225 driver does 25 trips...then how many trips would a 284 driver do??? -
171 would be my choice!! Far too long and circuitous, and its route uses major roads (Upper Bukit Timah, Orchard Road etc) which always have jams especially during peak hours.
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Just saw a svc 12 timesheet, driver does Pasir Ris - Chinatown and back during the morning peak (about 3h) and only has a break of 5min @ NBR!Originally posted by sbst275:Sv 238 BCs as well. Some trunk rts also (Drive for 50+ mins then get 5 mins break)
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After their meal breaks, their rest time is very little. Like only 6 minsOriginally posted by leeJZ:Just saw a svc 12 timesheet, driver does Pasir Ris - Chinatown and back during the morning peak (about 3h) and only has a break of 5min @ NBR! -
Honestly, I would avoid services like 851, 190, 16, Express 502, 950, 147 and 859
FOr one, these routes many not to long, are huge money generators for SBST and SMRT, however they are TOUGH to drive. 851 and 190 are always clogged with ppl or traffic, I can't stand the MKIII's on 16.... 859 is a dead bore
I would rather take:
400 401 36 35 -- this route is fantastic, pity SBST withdrew the Volvo Olympians 2-Axle from it. Are Superbuses on this route already? Or still using Scanias? 37 804 and 806 can be very challanging, but very relaxing during off-peak hours -
Industrial svs are demanding to drive as of the high demand. But during off peak (The full day trips) are very relaxing.
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svc 35 has occasional VO3X cameos during weekends. Weekend fleet is full aircon, mostly Volvos. Weekday fleet AFAIK is full NAC Scania. same with svc 37.Originally posted by mercedes_hispano:Honestly, I would avoid services like 851, 190, 16, Express 502, 950, 147 and 859
FOr one, these routes many not to long, are huge money generators for SBST and SMRT, however they are TOUGH to drive. 851 and 190 are always clogged with ppl or traffic, I can't stand the MKIII's on 16.... 859 is a dead bore
I would rather take: 400 401 36 35 -- this route is fantastic, pity SBST withdrew the Volvo Olympians 2-Axle from it. Are Superbuses on this route already? Or still using Scanias? 37 804 and 806 can be very challanging, but very relaxing during off-peak hours
IMO svc 36 is as lousy to drive as the routes you stated up there, have to get stuck in the stuffy airport basement for the whole day. Drivers get only 135 - 150min to do the whole roundtrip through the clogged Marina Centre and Orchard roads. not to mention the frequent overloadings. -
I will also avoid Sv 170. Sv 950 is very slack, the driver can take at least 5 mins rest at Checkpoints. Same as CW1/2. CW2 bussiness very bad
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61, at Tanglin Halt Rd, Holland Village and Kg Bahru Rd. These areas have very narrow road and can be very tedious for the driver driving bendy bus.Originally posted by SilverKris:If you are offered a job as a bus captain, which TRUNK SERVICE would you avoid at all costs. Why?
Which route would you pick instead (assuming you have a choice)? -
For me , very simple . Any services just as long no scanias operating on the route. I will not want to drive one not to mention taking one.