Press releases from Bus Companies, Part 2
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Would there be any demand after midnight? 3am might have lesser demand.Originally posted by SGEMP:It could be Singapore's ONLY franchised bus service with the longest hours of operation.
From 0700 to 0300+1, it is about 20 hours of operation.
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Did you count the restaurants up there? And did you count the timing of the cable cars?Originally posted by Apex-LW'21:Would there be any demand after midnight? 3am might have lesser demand. -
In the 1st place, on weekdays end at 12 midnight is good enough
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261 operates from 0510hrs to 0100hrs DAILY. so is 409 the ONLY service with about 20 hours of ops?Originally posted by SGEMP:It could be Singapore's ONLY franchised bus service with the longest hours of operation.
From 0700 to 0300+1, it is about 20 hours of operation.
Currently no others franchised bus services have 20 hours of operation. -
It is still 10 mins lessOriginally posted by gynobcard:261 operates from 0510hrs to 0100hrs DAILY. so is 409 the ONLY service with about 20 hours of ops? -
empty vessel.Originally posted by sbst275:It is still 10 mins less
261 has ~20 hrs of ops DAILY. 409 ops for ~20 hrs only on weekends and public holidays. -
So the 261 is the current longest operating franchised bus service in SG? (for 19hrs 50mins)Originally posted by gynobcard:empty vessel.
261 has ~20 hrs of ops DAILY. 409 ops for ~20 hrs only on weekends and public holidays. -
I dun understand why ppl here like to name call pplOriginally posted by gynobcard:empty vessel.
261 has ~20 hrs of ops DAILY. 409 ops for ~20 hrs only on weekends and public holidays.
Do I care that it is daily or weekend? Are there any sv that are able to clock 20 hrs within 1 operation day? -
well the facts are laid bare here; i shall leave the others to come to their own conclusions and i wont get myself involved in a battle of words with you.Originally posted by sbst275:I dun understand why ppl here like to name call ppl
Do I care that it is daily or weekend? Are there any sv that are able to clock 20 hrs within 1 operation day?
there are many services that can clock 20+ hrs if you sit down and flip through the TLG.
there are 2 instances in which the services can clock 20+ hrs:
1) where the timings between the first bus and last bus are about 20+ hrs (eg 0500 - 0050)
2) where the total run time is >20 hrs (eg service 3: 1st bus from TAM is 0515; last bus is 0035. by the time the last bus reaches PGL it will be about 0130 hrs - total run time >20hrs)
with that i rest my case. -
Let me put this, what words you use, put it into someone's shoesOriginally posted by gynobcard:well the facts are laid bare here; i shall leave the others to come to their own conclusions and i wont get myself involved in a battle of words with you.
there are many services that can clock 20+ hrs if you sit down and flip through the TLG.
there are 2 instances in which the services can clock 20+ hrs:
1) where the timings between the first bus and last bus are about 20+ hrs (eg 0500 - 0050)
2) where the total run time is >20 hrs (eg service 3: 1st bus from TAM is 0515; last bus is 0035. by the time the last bus reaches PGL it will be about 0130 hrs - total run time >20hrs)
with that i rest my case.
Of course there are many more than 20 hrs? But do they operate 20 hrs at the int? -
this is precisely why point 2 was stated in my post.Originally posted by sbst275:Of course there are many more than 20 hrs? But do they operate 20 hrs at the int?
oops, i'm supposed to have rested my case.
comments anyone? -
no comments. argument sounds logical and people have different definitions. its just that how u define and explain themOriginally posted by gynobcard:this is precisely why point 2 was stated in my post.
oops, i'm supposed to have rested my case.
comments anyone? -
May we please move to this thread for Park 409 discussion:
http://sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=162308 -
HELLO, But what is a FRANCHISED bus service?Originally posted by SGEMP:So the 261 is the current longest operating franchised bus service in SG? (for 19hrs 50mins) -
All I will say is, SBST275, if you have NFI what you are talking about, don't bloody post!
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I am a Hong Konger, and so in Hong Kong bus fan's context:Originally posted by Zilchster:HELLO, But what is a FRANCHISED bus service?
A franchised bus service is a REGULAR bus services sanctioned by the government transportation authorities (such as LTA); and are listed on the public transport guides (such as the TL guides) regularly.
The government would take some tax, known as franchise tax in return.
AT ANY GIVEN TIME, only ONE bus company would operate a batch of franchised services (such as 60 for SBST, 61 for SMRTB) unless there were stipulations or rationalizations (the transfer of operating rights.)
Also, there would be regular stated scheduling, fares and service quality, as compared against the 6xx buses in Singapore (the scheme-Bs). -
The main thing is: I calculate according to the first and last bus timings. Hence the total operation time.Originally posted by gynobcard:well the facts are laid bare here; i shall leave the others to come to their own conclusions and i wont get myself involved in a battle of words with you.
there are many services that can clock 20+ hrs if you sit down and flip through the TLG.
there are 2 instances in which the services can clock 20+ hrs:
1) where the timings between the first bus and last bus are about 20+ hrs (eg 0500 - 0050)
2) where the total run time is >20 hrs (eg service 3: 1st bus from TAM is 0515; last bus is 0035. by the time the last bus reaches PGL it will be about 0130 hrs - total run time >20hrs)
with that i rest my case.
I do not calculate according to the operations and movements (i.e. the arrival of last bus into interchange) -
Welcome to Singapore.Originally posted by SGEMP:I am a Hong Konger, and so in Hong Kong bus fan's context:
A franchised bus service is a REGULAR bus services sanctioned by the government transportation authorities (such as LTA); and are listed on the public transport guides (such as the TL guides) regularly.
The government would take some tax, known as franchise tax in return.
AT ANY GIVEN TIME, only ONE bus company would operate a batch of franchised services (such as 60 for SBST, 61 for SMRTB) unless there were stipulations or rationalizations (the transfer of operating rights.)
Also, there would be regular stated scheduling, fares and service quality, as compared against the 6xx buses in Singapore (the scheme-Bs). -
Scheme B also have Premier Svcs like 571, 572 & 573.Originally posted by SGEMP:Also, there would be regular stated scheduling, fares and service quality, as compared against the 6xx buses in Singapore (the scheme-Bs).
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So what if you're from HK. This is Singapore. As the saying goes, In Rome do what the Romans do. In Singapore, do what the Singaporeans do. Please speak Singaporean lingo.Originally posted by SGEMP:I am a Hong Konger, and so in Hong Kong bus fan's context:
A franchised bus service is a REGULAR bus services sanctioned by the government transportation authorities (such as LTA); and are listed on the public transport guides (such as the TL guides) regularly.
The government would take some tax, known as franchise tax in return.
AT ANY GIVEN TIME, only ONE bus company would operate a batch of franchised services (such as 60 for SBST, 61 for SMRTB) unless there were stipulations or rationalizations (the transfer of operating rights.)
Also, there would be regular stated scheduling, fares and service quality, as compared against the 6xx buses in Singapore (the scheme-Bs).
And do you even know the meaning of franchise? -
regarding the 20 hour thing, 20 hours as mentioned on sv3 etc may be seemed as hours of the service running. EG. from 1st bus from Interchange to Last bus reaching its final end point (ie. usually interchange)
however, its 18~19 hours as seen from 1st/last bus timings seems to suggest there will only be buses running from the interchange from 0535 to 0035. However, no bus stop will experience 20 hours of continious same service, only 19 hours.
and yeah, to SGEMP, do please stop confusing people about HK "jargon". This is Singapore.. -
We don't care if you're a Hong Konger or not. This is Singapore. NOT HK if you haven't realised by now.Originally posted by SGEMP:I am a Hong Konger, and so in Hong Kong bus fan's context: -
no more lah... stop watever u wanna say... wat has happen has happened... forgive and forget...
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Great idea for SBS Transit to come up with Parks 409 so no need to walk up Mt Faber to eat or take cable car to Sentosa.
However there isn't any bus linking to Fort Canning Park where the ROM is. Last time my sis went there to celebrate her friend ROM but is disappointed that she had to walk such a long distance to get to the taxi stand os Park Mall aft she knew there is no direct bus there.
The latest edition of Transitlink Guide jus say take train to Dhoby Ghaut n walk to ROM.
Can U image u are sweating when u reach ROM or take a taxi there costing u $50 or more both ways if u live at Boon Lay, Woodlands, Punggol or Pasir Ris??
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Hmmm, a closer MRT station will be City HAll, cross the junction near Excelsior Hotel[opp Central Fire Station] total walking time 10mins... no additional bus svc required.Originally posted by brotherchen1982:Great idea for SBS Transit to come up with Parks 409 so no need to walk up Mt Faber to eat or take cable car to Sentosa.
However there isn't any bus linking to Fort Canning Park where the ROM is. Last time my sis went there to celebrate her friend ROM but is disappointed that she had to walk such a long distance to get to the taxi stand os Park Mall aft she knew there is no direct bus there.
The latest edition of Transitlink Guide jus say take train to Dhoby Ghaut n walk to ROM.
Can U image u are sweating when u reach ROM or take a taxi there costing u $50 or more both ways if u live at Boon Lay, Woodlands, Punggol or Pasir Ris??