Bus Observations (2015)
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Looking closely at the specifications of Panorama Melaka's BYD K9 eBus, it seems like it was the original demonstrator meant for SMRT buses.
Observations:
1. Mobitec EDS with ICU 402 controller
2. Alcoa rims
3. Volgelsitze System 750/3 seats
4. Purple and red seat covers
5. Foldable seat at wheelchair bay
6. Driver's cabin roof has identical curved design (even with the 2 lines on it) to SMRT's MCV and Gemilang bodied MAN buses.
7. Tongda TD-10 Bus Line Announcer System. Only SMRT MAN buses are fitted with it, seems to be a custom made variant for SMRT based on the original TD-09 which was first installed on SMB137A.Some photos:
http://www.businterchange.net/buses/photogallery/Malaysia/Melaka/BYD_K9_Melaka.php
https://jomnaikbas.wordpress.com/2014/01/13/byd-auto-k9-e-bus-in-melaka/ -
One ManA22 sv 972 spotted hollanded at Senja Road
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* SMB89E heading back to KJDEP aft Inspection at WLDEP @ 1458hr...
* SMB3545K bodywashed...
* TIB877U ontow to scrap @ 1444hr... -
Bus drivers who cannot speak simple English are really very inconvenient, and reflects the pathetic service standards of the bus companies.
If these bus companies want to keep raising fares, they should at least have drivers you are able to talk to, right? Drivers who will be able to help you with directions, drivers who can tell people to move to the back, etc
SBS raising fares but the driver quality is sooo bad. Give them English lessons lah! -
* SMB222L shiny rims...
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Originally posted by Ladybirdworks:
Bus drivers who cannot speak simple English are really very inconvenient, and reflects the pathetic service standards of the bus companies.
If these bus companies want to keep raising fares, they should at least have drivers you are able to talk to, right? Drivers who will be able to help you with directions, drivers who can tell people to move to the back, etc
SBS raising fares but the driver quality is sooo bad. Give them English lessons lah!Thats the price for investion billion of dollars at China,In return,Any Tom,Dick or Harry Chinaman can work here without any restriction
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Originally posted by Ladybirdworks:
Bus drivers who cannot speak simple English are really very inconvenient, and reflects the pathetic service standards of the bus companies.
If these bus companies want to keep raising fares, they should at least have drivers you are able to talk to, right? Drivers who will be able to help you with directions, drivers who can tell people to move to the back, etc
SBS raising fares but the driver quality is sooo bad. Give them English lessons lah!Why not the locals join the bus industries then?
Giving them English lesson + test..all these need $$...are you willing to pay more?? You don't get good quality stuff by paying cheap cheap though..
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Originally posted by SBS9C:
Looking closely at the specifications of Panorama Melaka's BYD K9 eBus, it seems like it was the original demonstrator meant for SMRT buses.
Observations:
1. Mobitec EDS with ICU 402 controller
2. Alcoa rims
3. Volgelsitze System 750/3 seats
4. Purple and red seat covers
5. Foldable seat at wheelchair bay
6. Driver's cabin roof has identical curved design (even with the 2 lines on it) to SMRT's MCV and Gemilang bodied MAN buses.
7. Tongda TD-10 Bus Line Announcer System. Only SMRT MAN buses are fitted with it, seems to be a custom made variant for SMRT based on the original TD-09 which was first installed on SMB137A.Some photos:
http://www.businterchange.net/buses/photogallery/Malaysia/Melaka/BYD_K9_Melaka.php
https://jomnaikbas.wordpress.com/2014/01/13/byd-auto-k9-e-bus-in-melaka/Someone should just go play the announcer and see :3 perhaps you will find the answers haha
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TIB530U's speed is close to 80KM/H, with the red light lighting up when it goes past 60.
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Originally posted by TIB429E:
Someone should just go play the announcer and see :3 perhaps you will find the answers haha
Ha! What if the someone played Thank You for travelling with SMRT Buses :3
Commuters will be wtf LOL
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Originally posted by TIB429E:
Why not the locals join the bus industries then?
Giving them English lesson + test..all these need $$...are you willing to pay more?? You don't get good quality stuff by paying cheap cheap though..
Got to give and take on this. Those commuters who eat kan tan one must make their effort to look at the street directory/bus info posted at the bus stop and see wat buses go to which area. If those china drivers know english, they will not choose to work as bus captain in singapore
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What to do?Thats when the annoucement system play a part like HK buses.But again you come to ppl country at least learn basic language la..
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Originally posted by TIB429E:
Why not the locals join the bus industries then?
Giving them English lesson + test..all these need $$...are you willing to pay more?? You don't get good quality stuff by paying cheap cheap though..
getting foreign workers may cost cheaper. but the Sing$ is flowing out of the country coz most foreign workers will remit the money back home. So is this good for our economy when look at the overall picture? would it be better to pay marginally more to recruit and retain local staff instead? -
That is what the third ground handling agent ASIG did at Changi now,85% locals 15% Foreigners for company staffs and the reverse for contract staffs..Better basic pay than SATS or Dnata even though they currently only handle Jetstar Asia,Jetstar Intl and Jetstar Pacific
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*SMB269C (WLDEP 950) showed 925 EDS (Weekday/Saturdays) with 'Woodlands via KJE' on the side EDS, though it is Sunday today and it is supposed to be 925C with 'Sungei Buloh' on the EDS...
- TIB1203H (KJDEP 188) front trailer aircon warm (rear trailer aircon is quite cooling) and engine sounds like MK I O405G...
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SBS7581U and SBS3333X bunched up at the first stop exiting Clementi Int. Both on 99. Suspect 7581U is delayed.
The BC of 7581 rammed the rpm of 1st gear to around 20rpm. The sound changed...
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20rpm?20k rpm?I thought the rpm only till 8-9k rpm?
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Originally posted by A Bus Observer:
SBS7581U and SBS3333X bunched up at the first stop exiting Clementi Int. Both on 99. Suspect 7581U is delayed.
The BC of 7581 rammed the rpm of 1st gear to around 20rpm. The sound changed...
7581 engine sounded different
board it a few days back
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Originally posted by carbikebus:
20rpm?20k rpm?I thought the rpm only till 8-9k rpm?
As in 20x100rpm...
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Originally posted by azharjj:
7581 engine sounded different
board it a few days back
A little diff.. but bc step can hear the engine going to burst liao.
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SMB1329G (KJ SP) on 173 today, No MAN logo at rear and no giveway & bus lane stix... Not a MAN liao?
SMB202U (KJ 188) no giveway/bus lane stix.
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* 963 DDs EDS show "SISIR NUS" without comma in between unlike the SDs which show "SISIR, NUS"...
* SMB1509D on "75" as Off Svc while heading towards Yishun direction from WLDEP...
* SMB3079P "More Buses, Better Rides" window ad shifted nearer to Exit instead of Entrance...
* SMB5027B seat counter not in use...
* TIB1179U, TIB1183G, TIB1194A repainted rims... -
Info from friend:
MAN SD today @ around 6am at CCK Int, EZ-Reader cannot tap at Int, but first stop can lol..
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SMB42P EDS got problem..BC pulled into 172 boarding berth with OFF SERVICE EDS. BC had already set 172 EDS but didnt appear..BC alighted bus to confirm and he had to re-enter then the full 172 EDS came out...