SBS Transit buys 300 Citaro & 300 B9TL Wright for 2011-2012
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Originally posted by sbst275:
Let's evaulate...200 B9TL: MK2
1100 KUB: CRB, MBO405, 200 MKIII
150 B9TL: 150 LO3x
300 Citaro: 100 MKIII, 150 Strider MK4? 50 in lieu of upcoming devt SUTD, Seletar.
300 B9TL: 50 LO3x, 100 VO2x, 150 VO3x (Left 50 from pionner VO3x batch).
Interesting to note it's likely VO2x replaced by ADD, nong time never see riao.
The purchase of 200 B9TLs in 2006-07 doesn't seemed for any replacement, but rather for fleet expansion. That was also the time when SBST introduced a number of new bus services like 5, 45, 109, 175, 185 etc. -
Originally posted by lemon1974:
SMRT only have a demo Citaro?did SMRT really go purchase 66 Citaros? further both SBST/SMRT bought a lot of Merc O405....
Same model but different bodywork. SBST ones were WA and Duple if I'm not wrong while SMRT 0405s are Hispano-bodied.If they were to purchase 66 citaros then the UDs + some of the 94' to early 95' mercz batch has to go.
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Originally posted by sbst275:
There's serious merit for Enviro 400.go take a ride on 334's turning into Jurong West St 42 would tell you abt 2x ADD.
But so far even in HK it's all in small amt.
Hmm who knows mayb lik 4 or 5 years later,sbst might buy tis also. :P -
Finally, a change from the K230UBs. Thanks for making my day today =)
Surprised that SBST bought Citaros since they usually buy buses in chassis and body separately in CKD form.
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Woo!! SMRT Citaro VS SBS Transit Citaro!!
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Really want to see what SMRT buying when the bendies are due to retire
The first bendi entered service in 1997 right?
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the 300 mercedes are ordered from C&C? overheard the staff talking about it when i send in my family car for servicing this morning
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Originally posted by sexy girls:
the 300 mercedes are ordered from C&C? overheard the staff talking about it when i send in my family car for servicing this morning
yes C&C is the authorised dealer for Mercedes-Benz Commercial as well..
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YES... I LOVE to see a Citaro WAB BENDY BUS on the rd! I hope SMRT order it...
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300 MERCEDES BENZ VS 1000 SCANIAS
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Originally posted by sexy girls:
the 300 mercedes are ordered from C&C? overheard the staff talking about it when i send in my family car for servicing this morning
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Originally posted by Y_Shun:
300 MERCEDES BENZ VS 1000 SCANIAS
SPARTA!!!
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the drop of the euro and pound really came at the right time...
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Originally posted by ^tamago^:
the drop of the euro and pound really came at the right time...
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Originally posted by ^tamago^:
the drop of the euro and pound really came at the right time...
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if i were to choose over O405 and citaro, i prefer O405.
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Let's see how it look when two Citaro ply on the rd together! (1 SBS, 1 SMRT)=)
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Originally posted by SBS9818A:
yes C&C is the authorised dealer for Mercedes-Benz Commercial as well..
oh ok. no wonder the C&C staff are all excited today!
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Order for 300 Volvo double-deck buses in Singapore
Volvo Buses has secured an order for 300 double-deck buses from SBS Transit in Singapore with a value of about US$ 110 million. SBS Transit has once again opted for environmentally enhanced Euro V engines.
SBS Transit is one of Volvo Buses’ most important customers. Since 1981, Volvo has delivered more than 1,700 buses to the Company. The last order was for 150 double-deck buses in 2009. With this order, Volvo has secured its position as the primary supplier of double-deck buses to meet SBS Transit’s new vehicle requirements into 2012.
The order is for 300 double-deck buses built on the Volvo B9TL chassis. The chassis will be produced in Borås, Sweden, while the bodywork that is to be made by Wrightbus will be mounted in Singapore. Deliveries will commence in 2011 and be completed by end 2012.
SBS Transit has opted to equip the buses with engines that comply with Euro V. It has not yet been decided when these requirements will be introduced in Singapore, but this is the way for SBS Transit to show its continued commitment to environmental protection in Singapore.
In a first for SBS Transit, the buses will also be equipped with Volvo’s latest fleet management system, ITS4mobility. This system will allow SBS Transit to monitor the buses operational efficiency and also driver behaviour which will assist in reducing fuel consumption and general running costs.
SBS Transit Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gan Juay Kiat, said: “We have been renewing our fleet over the last five years to provide our commuters with a more comfortable and safer ride. The new buses are also environmentally friendly, which is a key consideration for us.”
“This order once again underlines the strong relationship built up between SBS Transit and Volvo Buses over many years of close partnership,” says Alec Bell, Volvo Buses’
Area Director South East Asia. “The quality provided by the B9TL chassis combined with Wrightbus bodywork provides SBS Transit with an environmentally advanced, solution that is fuel-efficient and reliable, best suited to Singapores demanding operations. This, together with Volvo Buses commitment to providing world class service and parts support provided the winning formula”
http://www.cnbc.com/id/39024398
- Wright bodywork.
- 1st B9TL to have ITS4mobility in Singapore.
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Simply put it together, SMRT had helped trialed the Citaro for SBS TRANSIT in deciding to purchase the fleet.
With the period where the SMRT Citaro is on trial, SBS TRANSIT or anybody would be able to make evaluations on the Citaro bus and wholefully decide whether to purchase or not.For SBS TRANSIT to decide to purchase 300 CITAROS, it must've meant that the CITAROS had fulfilled the requirements of SBS TRANSIT. Coupled with the drop of the euro and pound, this made it a perfect time to acquire the CITARO buses.
I dont think its a race over who purchased the best bus. I think it was more of seeing if the bus had fulfilled the bus companies requirements. In this case, I think SMRT had not purchased them because it does not meet the requirements or either waiting till the trial period ends before making an evaluation and coming to a decision to purchase the bus.
Whatever it is, would like to see CITAROS from both SMRT and SBS TRANSIT for the future!
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Originally posted by sean29:
Simply put it together, SMRT had helped trialed the Citaro for SBS TRANSIT in deciding to purchase the fleet.
With the period where the SMRT Citaro is on trial, SBS TRANSIT or anybody would be able to make evaluations on the Citaro bus and wholefully decide whether to purchase or not.For SBS TRANSIT to decide to purchase 300 CITAROS, it must've meant that the CITAROS had fulfilled the requirements of SBS TRANSIT. Coupled with the drop of the euro and pound, this made it a perfect time to acquire the CITARO buses.
I dont think its a race over who purchased the best bus. I think it was more of seeing if the bus had fulfilled the bus companies requirements. In this case, I think SMRT had not purchased them because it does not meet the requirements or either waiting till the trial period ends before making an evaluation and coming to a decision to purchase the bus.
Whatever it is, would like to see CITAROS from both SMRT and SBS TRANSIT for the future!
Would be very interesting if it came with Gorba EDS as well.
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Originally posted by sexy girls:
Order for 300 Volvo double-deck buses in Singapore
Volvo Buses has secured an order for 300 double-deck buses from SBS Transit in Singapore with a value of about US$ 110 million. SBS Transit has once again opted for environmentally enhanced Euro V engines.
SBS Transit is one of Volvo Buses’ most important customers. Since 1981, Volvo has delivered more than 1,700 buses to the Company. The last order was for 150 double-deck buses in 2009. With this order, Volvo has secured its position as the primary supplier of double-deck buses to meet SBS Transit’s new vehicle requirements into 2012.
The order is for 300 double-deck buses built on the Volvo B9TL chassis. The chassis will be produced in Borås, Sweden, while the bodywork that is to be made by Wrightbus will be mounted in Singapore. Deliveries will commence in 2011 and be completed by end 2012.
SBS Transit has opted to equip the buses with engines that comply with Euro V. It has not yet been decided when these requirements will be introduced in Singapore, but this is the way for SBS Transit to show its continued commitment to environmental protection in Singapore.
In a first for SBS Transit, the buses will also be equipped with Volvo’s latest fleet management system, ITS4mobility. This system will allow SBS Transit to monitor the buses operational efficiency and also driver behaviour which will assist in reducing fuel consumption and general running costs.
SBS Transit Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gan Juay Kiat, said: “We have been renewing our fleet over the last five years to provide our commuters with a more comfortable and safer ride. The new buses are also environmentally friendly, which is a key consideration for us.”
“This order once again underlines the strong relationship built up between SBS Transit and Volvo Buses over many years of close partnership,” says Alec Bell, Volvo Buses’
Area Director South East Asia. “The quality provided by the B9TL chassis combined with Wrightbus bodywork provides SBS Transit with an environmentally advanced, solution that is fuel-efficient and reliable, best suited to Singapores demanding operations. This, together with Volvo Buses commitment to providing world class service and parts support provided the winning formula”
http://www.cnbc.com/id/39024398
- Wright bodywork.
- 1st B9TL to have ITS4mobility in Singapore.
haha...more or less knew it already. Wright body...
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At this point i can only think SBST would buy the 6.7litre Citaros only.
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Originally posted by carbikebus:
At this point i can only think SBST would buy the 6.7litre Citaros only.
hmm...yea. that's what i'm thinking too. Citaro fitted with 6374cc OM906hLA engine. pay lesser road tax.
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Originally posted by TIB1051D:
hmm...yea. that's what i'm thinking too. Citaro fitted with 6374cc OM906hLA engine. pay lesser road tax.
For buses, the road taxes paid does not concern with the engine CC.. It vary accordingly to MLW (maximum laden weight)