In my opinion, I feel that there is going to be a very big change in the bus networks in the west by mid-2015, and the upcoming Wenya bus depot is part of it, along with the upcoming Joo Koon Bus Interchange that is currently under construction.
I predict that there will be a totally new bus network at Tuas and Joo Koon (Pioneer) area when the new Joo Koon Bus Interchange opens. When this happens, it will also affect the Jurong West Extension area as currently, there are bus routes originating from Boon Lay Bus Interchange and going through the Gek Poh(ave 4) and Pioneer SMC areas, before going into the Joo Koon area. Besides, LTA may take this opportunity to begin their move to shift the public bus system into "contracts" mode, by making the totally new bus network at ("indigenous of") Joo Koon Bus Interchange a/into "package"/"packages" and opening it/them for "competitive bidding", since Joo Koon Bus Interchange is a totally new bus interchange and the new bus network ("indigenous of") the Joo Koon Bus Interchange is totally new.
Since SBS Transit's Soon Lee Bus Depot is nearby, I believe SBS Transit will "win the tender to" operate the new bus network at ("indigenous of") Joo Koon Bus Interchange.
I predict that with the new SMRT bus depot coming up at Wenya, along with the BSEP which until now is still not introduced in Jurong and may be introduced in 2014 and 2015, as well as the influence from the new Joo Koon Bus Interchange, and also the addition of Pioneer MRT Station in 2009 which nothing much has been done, the bus network at Boon Lay Bus Interchange may be re-designed, re-drawn and re-created, and also be up for "competitive bidding". In this case, I believe that SMRT will "win the tender to" operate the new bus network at ("indigenous of") Boon Lay Bus Interchange.
When the news came out in April that LTA is constructing a bus depot in Wenya for SMRT, I sense that this is a hint that SMRT will takeover the bus network ("indigenous of") Boon Lay Bus Interchange. I'm sure I am not the only one who has this feeling but somehow, I did not see that being mentioned in this forum. So, I decided to write it and thus, I wrote this post.
So Tuas and Joo Koon under Sbst while Boon Lay goes to Smrt? Thought Smrt will get Joo Koon instead?
No need Skg, Just built a new depot along YCK Road forest area which can hold 400 buses is more than enough..Amdep & Kjdep can close shop
I don't believe and i also don't want SMRT to take over boon lay.
SBST is doing well here and the residents in the whole of Jurong are comfortable with that.
Why change hand and create unncessary for themselves and us, the residents?
You might have also read too much into a single bus depot in an area that was earmarked to be an industrial estate long time ago.
Furthermore, the location of Wenya bus depot is strategic because of SMRT operation in Bt Bukit, CCK, Bt Panjang (the north west region).
Along with the upcoming Tengah housing estate.
Originally posted by Pervertedboy:In my opinion, I feel that there is going to be a very big change in the bus networks in the west by mid-2015, and the upcoming Wenya bus depot is part of it, along with the upcoming Joo Koon Bus Interchange that is currently under construction.
I predict that there will be a totally new bus network at Tuas and Joo Koon (Pioneer) area when the new Joo Koon Bus Interchange opens. When this happens, it will also affect the Jurong West Extension area as currently, there are bus routes originating from Boon Lay Bus Interchange and going through the Gek Poh(ave 4) and Pioneer SMC areas, before going into the Joo Koon area. Besides, LTA may take this opportunity to begin their move to shift the public bus system into "contracts" mode, by making the totally new bus network at ("indigenous of") Joo Koon Bus Interchange a/into "package"/"packages" and opening it/them for "competitive bidding", since Joo Koon Bus Interchange is a totally new bus interchange and the new bus network ("indigenous of") the Joo Koon Bus Interchange is totally new.
Since SBS Transit's Soon Lee Bus Depot is nearby, I believe SBS Transit will "win the tender to" operate the new bus network at ("indigenous of") Joo Koon Bus Interchange.
I predict that with the new SMRT bus depot coming up at Wenya, along with the BSEP which until now is still not introduced in Jurong and may be introduced in 2014 and 2015, as well as the influence from the new Joo Koon Bus Interchange, and also the addition of Pioneer MRT Station in 2009 which nothing much has been done, the bus network at Boon Lay Bus Interchange may be re-designed, re-drawn and re-created, and also be up for "competitive bidding". In this case, I believe that SMRT will "win the tender to" operate the new bus network at ("indigenous of") Boon Lay Bus Interchange.
When the news came out in April that LTA is constructing a bus depot in Wenya for SMRT, I sense that this is a hint that SMRT will takeover the bus network ("indigenous of") Boon Lay Bus Interchange. I'm sure I am not the only one who has this feeling but somehow, I did not see that being mentioned in this forum. So, I decided to write it and thus, I wrote this post.
Nice username you have there.
Originally posted by TIB1218R:Nice username you have there.
Lollll.. And his posts are only about buses.
Originally posted by Pervertedboy:In my opinion, I feel that there is going to be a very big change in the bus networks in the west by mid-2015, and the upcoming Wenya bus depot is part of it, along with the upcoming Joo Koon Bus Interchange that is currently under construction.
I predict that there will be a totally new bus network at Tuas and Joo Koon (Pioneer) area when the new Joo Koon Bus Interchange opens. When this happens, it will also affect the Jurong West Extension area as currently, there are bus routes originating from Boon Lay Bus Interchange and going through the Gek Poh(ave 4) and Pioneer SMC areas, before going into the Joo Koon area. Besides, LTA may take this opportunity to begin their move to shift the public bus system into "contracts" mode, by making the totally new bus network at ("indigenous of") Joo Koon Bus Interchange a/into "package"/"packages" and opening it/them for "competitive bidding", since Joo Koon Bus Interchange is a totally new bus interchange and the new bus network ("indigenous of") the Joo Koon Bus Interchange is totally new.
Since SBS Transit's Soon Lee Bus Depot is nearby, I believe SBS Transit will "win the tender to" operate the new bus network at ("indigenous of") Joo Koon Bus Interchange.
I predict that with the new SMRT bus depot coming up at Wenya, along with the BSEP which until now is still not introduced in Jurong and may be introduced in 2014 and 2015, as well as the influence from the new Joo Koon Bus Interchange, and also the addition of Pioneer MRT Station in 2009 which nothing much has been done, the bus network at Boon Lay Bus Interchange may be re-designed, re-drawn and re-created, and also be up for "competitive bidding". In this case, I believe that SMRT will "win the tender to" operate the new bus network at ("indigenous of") Boon Lay Bus Interchange.
When the news came out in April that LTA is constructing a bus depot in Wenya for SMRT, I sense that this is a hint that SMRT will takeover the bus network ("indigenous of") Boon Lay Bus Interchange. I'm sure I am not the only one who has this feeling but somehow, I did not see that being mentioned in this forum. So, I decided to write it and thus, I wrote this post.
I hope LTA realizes what they did with CCK and BBT after handing it over to SMRT. Boon Lay with SMRT is unthinkable.
Originally posted by BusAnalayzer:Lollll.. And his posts are only about buses.
You might be surprised: His single "perverted" post might well hit closer to the mark than all the "speculations" (although I was tempted to put "heresy", I decided to be polite, at least I try) put forth by so many of you.
三个è‡çš®åŒ ，胜过一个诸葛亮 (Three Idiots > One genius), doesnt seem applicable here.
Originally posted by chifan:I don't believe and i also don't want SMRT to take over boon lay.
SBST is doing well here and the residents in the whole of Jurong are comfortable with that.
Why change hand and create unncessary for themselves and us, the residents?
You might have also read too much into a single bus depot in an area that was earmarked to be an industrial estate long time ago.
Furthermore, the location of Wenya bus depot is strategic because of SMRT operation in Bt Bukit, CCK, Bt Panjang (the north west region).
Along with the upcoming Tengah housing estate.
Plans dont appear to be concrete yet, if any.
LTA has been seeking opinions from consultants, on how best to introduce competitive tendering here.
It would be interesting to see if they can make any inroads on the entrenched nature of our 2 PTOs.
one word to descibe if SMRT is to take over Boon Lay - Disastraous!
Pervertboy you really Tua Kang us ah
Originally posted by phillipC:one word to descibe if SMRT is to take over Boon Lay - Disastraous!
Boon Lay under SLBP SBST already abit cui..even Jurong..
Originally posted by SMB66X:Boon Lay under SLBP SBST already abit cui..even Jurong..
Originally posted by BusAnalayzer:What do you mean by SBST already a bit cui??
Frequency delayed/not match to iris tv etc., bus(Citaro/Wright esp) interior condition(standard) drop.
Today 333 took 20plus mins to arrive, and overheard a passenger that one of the driver been driving slowly.
Last time hardly see this in JE/Boon Lay area..
[Addon] : Is it true?? Or it have been like that since last time?
But at least SLBP are way better than SMRTB management..They only need fine tune the system thats all.
Originally posted by SMB388S:sbst275 posts on 179 so poor proven SMRT should takeover Boon Lay~ Hope to see MANdy go NTU from Wenya when SMRT buy more MANdys~ Double confirmed by Pervertedboy SMRT should takeover Boon Lay~ Better if MANdy also go NUS and South Buona Vista Rd~
I think the fleet of 179 buses deployed is enough to take the load. It's just the scheduling that needs improvement by SLBP. Otherwise, no point handing other Boon Lay Services (like 30 and 154) to Wenya Depot, under SMRT. For example, if 30 goes under SMRT and uses WEDEP, it cannot use buses from BNDEP, since it under SBS Transit. SMRT BCs from AMDEP have to drive to Bedok Int/Boon Lay Int, which is a quite long distance away... If Boon Lay go under SMRT, then it also have to burden the BCs to do all the 31 services serving Boon Lay... Even if SMRT takes majority of Boon Lay services, surely SBS Transit can still keep some services and use SLBP?
Originally posted by 23ispolo:I think the fleet of 179 buses deployed is enough to take the load. It's just the scheduling that needs improvement by SLBP. Otherwise, no point handing other Boon Lay Services (like 30 and 154) to Wenya Depot, under SMRT. For example, if 30 goes under SMRT and uses WEDEP, it cannot use buses from BNDEP, since it under SBS Transit. SMRT BCs from AMDEP have to drive to Bedok Int/Boon Lay Int, which is a quite long distance away... If Boon Lay go under SMRT, then it also have to burden the BCs to do all the 31 services serving Boon Lay... Even if SMRT takes majority of Boon Lay services, surely SBS Transit can still keep some services and use SLBP?
Agreed
Originally posted by All the Best!:Agreed
In what way? The proof that SBS Transit's 179 just needs scheduling adjustments? Or the examples of the depot problems which would arise if 30 goes under SMRT?
whole post
Originally posted by All the Best!:whole post
Wow, that's quite a compliment! Thanks! Anyway, NUS Services under SBS Transit (BBDEP/HGDEP) are doing quite well. 95 and 96 can really get quite filled up due to helping to connect to MRT Stations well (like Kent Ridge, Buona Vista for 95, Clementi for 96, and King Albert Park (future), Botanic Gardens and Hougang for 151). So SBS Transit can leave 95, 96 and 151 alone, no need to go under SMRT like what user SMB388S said...
I guess SBS and SMRT shld have a svc to/from NTU so moar kiasu ma
Originally posted by All the Best!:I guess SBS and SMRT shld have a svc to/from NTU so moar kiasu ma
I think NTU is okay with 179 and 199 together already...
ok thenOriginally posted by 23ispolo:I think NTU is okay with 179 and 199 together already...