Articulated buses more suitable for some passengers: SMRT
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From the straits times news paper forum today 7-02-14-----
WE THANK Mr Felix Kim for his letter ("Double-deckers more efficient"; Wednesday).
While we agree that double-decker buses do occupy a smaller vehicular footprint on our roads, it has also been observed that young children, persons with disabilities and elderly passengers may find it difficult to make their way to the upper deck, especially when they are travelling on shorter-distance routes.
In these instances, articulated buses will be a more efficient way of commuting for them.
In addition, articulated buses are able to accommodate larger passenger loads and, as they come equipped with three doors, facilitate swifter boarding and alighting.
That being said, we have procured a new batch of double-decker buses, which will be plying the roads alongside the articulated buses in the later part of this year.
Both types of buses are needed to fulfil different passenger needs.
SMRT remains committed to delivering safe and reliable bus journeys for all our passengers, and we will continue to explore ways to enhance our commuters' experience.
Alina Boey (Ms)
Director, Media and Marketing Communications
SMRT Corporation
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Nuff said its Alexander Dennis 340hp version
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Finally officially confirmed.
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so the DD are about to arrive.
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So which routes cant use DDs?67?171?176?
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Originally posted by carbikebus:
So which routes cant use DDs?67?171?176?
If its due to heights of trees along Upp Bukit Timah, NParks can do the tree trimming, other than tt, no reason y the mentioned services cannot use DD...
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Very good. SMRT finally made the 100% correct move. Unlike some here who keeps on pushing their one-sided myopic extreme favours of DDs... (not referring to you ah BusAnalayzer)
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Originally posted by Acx1688:
If its due to heights of trees along Upp Bukit Timah, NParks can do the tree trimming, other than tt, no reason y the mentioned services cannot use DD...
I believe there isnt a need to do that. Chop down tree, bad for environment. Chop down branches, will grow again (I think).
Two ways: one is to use bendies, two is to skip Upp Bukit Timah Rd completely. After all there are alt that other countries have alr been using since long time ago.
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No shit sherlock》》well of course dumbass
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from the letter i think articulated buses for feeder buses or short distance route. DD buses for service like 190 or some other bus service route that need DD.
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Bendy bus for LESS congested road, DD for MOST congested road lorh... win win situation.
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Originally posted by carbikebus:
Nuff said its Alexander Dennis 340hp version
Bodywork By : Gemilang
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Originally posted by SMB128B:
I believe there isnt a need to do that. Chop down tree, bad for environment. Chop down branches, will grow again (I think).
Two ways: one is to use bendies, two is to skip Upp Bukit Timah Rd completely. After all there are alt that other countries have alr been using since long time ago.
You want all the HC and NYG people who reside in YI/BP/WL to complain?
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Originally posted by TIB783G:
You want all the HC and NYG people who reside in YI/BP/WL to complain?
DTL coming in two years.
spam bendies (wth?)
1-2-1 2 bendies with 2 rigid in between (...)
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Sorry but nowadays with rail breakdowns,More population jam packed train like sardines they also ought to have buses as an alternative to them. Wldep confirm can take DDs as most of the ceilings is 4.5m unless those goon Technicians vo and jack up the buses..Problem is only Amdep the rooftop is less than 4.1m unless they relocate to a nearby place for a bigger depot.No point 969 Amdep use bendies Wldep use DDs super rojak
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Originally posted by carbikebus:
Sorry but nowadays with rail breakdowns,More population jam packed train like sardines they also ought to have buses as an alternative to them.
Wldep confirm can take DDs as most of the ceilings is 4.5m unless those goon Technicians vo and jack up the buses..Problem is only Amdep the rooftop is less than 4.1m unless they relocate to a nearby place for a bigger depot.No point 969 Amdep use bendies Wldep use DDs super rojakLike that no proper maintenance already oO...
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Originally posted by TIB429E:
Bodywork By : Gemilang
Touchwood,Heard its CBU E500NG.. -
well the user thomas already said last time mah that there will be DDs for SMRT
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Of course mah he work for SMRT technical department..First hand info
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Originally posted by carbikebus:
Of course mah he work for SMRT technical department..First hand info
maybe should ask him whether there is DDs for 806?
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Originally posted by carbikebus:
Touchwood,Heard its CBU E500NG..Got far far away sources that GML responsible for our MAN DD production batch... So, we'll see what are they coming up with... lol
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Originally posted by TIB1234T:
Got far far away sources that GML responsible for our MAN DD production batch... So, we'll see what are they coming up with... lol
That is just a demo for now, furthermore not sure if Mercedes with MAN DD bodywork or an authentic MAN.
Enviro should come first.
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806 definitely use bendies la bro ditto for other SMRT feeders and Intratowns.Amdep cannot accommodate DDs..
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Originally posted by SMB128B:
Very good. SMRT finally made the 100% correct move. Unlike some here who keeps on pushing their one-sided myopic extreme favours of DDs... (not referring to you ah BusAnalayzer)
I know you are not referring to me as I support more the need of higher capacity buses and DDs in CBD area. For feeders/intra towns, I have always maintained bendies are not bad. -
Originally posted by azharjj:
well the user thomas already said last time mah that there will be DDs for SMRT
I said it first ;) but yes user tomas confirming just made it more real. and now its a fact.