Singapore's Buses & Taxis

[ignoramus]

Singapore's

Buses

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Mercedes ''?'' Bus
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Taxis

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[babystan03]

Taxis........

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http://img121.exs.cx/img121/1271/DSCN11921.jpg

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[ignoramus]

Taxis........

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Great pics. Do post pics of Singapore's Buses & Taxis if you have more of them. Thanks.

On an unrelated note, the pictures were taken at Great World City right?

[babystan03]

Great pics. Do post pics of Singapore's Buses & Taxis if you have more of them. Thanks.

On an unrelated note, the pictures were taken at Great World City right?

Emm.....I'm not sure if I have more but I shall look into my collection.....:yes:

And yes....those were taken at great world city......:yes:

[ignoramus]

TVMobile
© MediaCorp TV's TVMobile (http://www.tvmobile.com.sg)

A new subsidiary company of MediaCorp TV, TVMobile is the first in the world to use Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) technology to deliver high quality mobile TV programmes to public commuters. With broadcasts of real time financial data, news updates, weather reports, entertainment and critical information, TVMobile keeps commuters up-to-date even while they're on the go.

With the aim to become a leading regional outdoor advertising media and data broadcast provider, TVMobile offers advertisers and agencies an alternative platform to showcase new products and services. Its extensive audience reach makes it an effective media in communicating new national policies and promoting campaigns and events.

TVMobile can be found on 1,500 air-conditioned buses and in food courts.

Broadcasting hours for TVMobile channel are daily (Monday to Sunday) from 6:00 a.m to 12:00 midnight.

[ignoramus]

TVMobile
© MediaCorp TV's TVMobile (http://www.tvmobile.com.sg)

Does TVMobile enhance the bus ride of the commuter?
Being the first of its kind in the world and developed at great expense (we invested $50 million on this project) and efforts, TVMobile only serves to demonstrate our pioneering and risk-taking spirit to try out any service, which may be potentially beneficial to the public. A survey conducted by Research International Asia showed that commuters interviewed welcomed this additional service on their bus rides.

How do commuters benefit from this new service?

With the development of Digital TV technology, TVMobile is able to bring TV out of the homes and into public places. The objective is to introduce another quality service to Singaporeans. This service aims at providing commuters with updated real time news, infotainment programs and mission critical information while on the move. For the first time in 36 years of Singapore history, people on the move were able to catch NDP 2001 ‘Live’ while on the move.

What sort of measures are being taken to ensure that the audio level is set at a comfortable
level?
We have set up a 21-day cycle service check on the 1,500 air-conditioned SBS buses to ensure that the audio level is set at a comfortable level. In the event that there are problems, our engineers will rectify them immediately. For commuters who find the audio level too low or who prefer private listening they can use any radio receiver to tune in to 89.3FM for their own listening pleasure of our TVMobile programs.

Can a commuter change the channel on the bus?
No. Singapore is the first country to implement a commercial mobile DTV service and an island wide single frequency network transmission system. This means that broadcasts will be received on exactly the same frequency everywhere: there will be no need for the bus to retune as it moves around.

Can we receive TVMobile Channel from home?
Presently, TVMobile Channel cannot be received at home. However, if you are interested in receiving TVMobile Channel, you may contact our Business Development unit at 6357 5932 for further details.


How can we find out what programmes are showing on TVMobile Channel?
You can check the programme schedule of TVMobile for today and the following day on this website under Programming.

[ignoramus]

TVMobile
© MediaCorp TV's TVMobile (http://www.tvmobile.com.sg)

TVMobile's Infrastructure
TVMobile infrastructure currently has one main transmitting site and 9 filler transmitting sites located islandwide. The digital signal is carried via ATM and microwave transmitting medium to the main transmitting site before being re-transmitted to the 9 filler sites. TVMobile is currently received islandwide by 1,500 air conditioned SBS buses and at Suntec Fountain Food Terrace.

[redstone]

I HATE TV Mobile!

After a tiring, I want peace and quiet in the bus, not the booming sound of the TV! :bleep:


Should take pictures of the very old TIBS buses.Those very noisy old cranky ones which have sliding rear doors. There's still some around, more than 20 years old.

I doubt they would be around for much longer...
Saw one at Yishun.

[babystan03]

Taxi queue at changi airport........

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[ignoramus]

I HATE TV Mobile!

After a tiring, I want peace and quiet in the bus, not the booming sound of the TV! :bleep:


Should take pictures of the very old TIBS buses.Those very noisy old cranky ones which have sliding rear doors. There's still some around, more than 20 years old.

I doubt they would be around for much longer...
Saw one at Yishun.

During off peak hours, the volume is actually quite low, barely even noticable.

During peak hours however, the volume is somewhat higher, though its still okay on the ears. Even if it were just that tad louder during this time period, I still wouldn't mind cause they broadcast Channel NewsAsia's PrimeTime Morning. Quite informative, kinda perks me up the morning.

Overall, the volumes have really come down since the day it was introduced. I agree that it was quite annoying back then as the volume was very high and the reception was poor so there were occasional squeaks. But now the volume level now is actually quite satisfactory. In fact, sometimes I wish it were turned up just a lil bit more in the morning when they broadcast the news.

Back on the bus issue, actually the older 20 year old TIBS buses that you mentioned are NOT BEING SCRAPPED AT ALL. In fact, they have been given the new SMRT livery and even have Electronic Flip Dot Displays installed, like those you see on the newer SMRT/TIBS buses. They have even been installed with air conditioning. So in my opinion they are most likely going to be around for the next 5 years or so MINIMUM.

Well at least SMRT bothers to upgrades it small fleet of buses to ensure that all bus services are air conditioned, and are gradually installed Flip Dot electronic displays on board too.

SBS Transit still has many buses plying the roads non air conditioned. And 99% of its buses don't even have electronic flip dot displays. Kinda hard to see the service number at night.

[redstone]

Pictures, quick!
Before they get repainted! :D

[ignoramus]

Will take when no one's looking...haha...

Anyways don't be scared. SMRT already said it will take at least 2 or so years to repaint all the buses. And there's 1.5 of that 2 years left.

[redstone]

Should have pictures of those new cab companies' cabs! :D

[ignoramus]

Apparently there are not many taxi fans out there so few pictures...

And the new taxi companies dont even have websites so no pictures...

And there's so few of the new taxis around you hardly see them...

So in conclusion few few pictures...

Can only launch an appeal now to all Singaporean SSC forumers to take pics of the new taxis...

[babystan03]

Apparently there are not many taxi fans out there so few pictures...

And the new taxi companies dont even have websites so no pictures...

And there's so few of the new taxis around you hardly see them...

So in conclusion few few pictures...

Can only launch an appeal now to all Singaporean SSC forumers to take pics of the new taxis...

Actually quite simple to take taxis.......just be at a shopping mall taxi stands for 1 hour......I'm quite sure there will be lots of cab pictures......:yes:

[redstone]

Go wait at airport.

There, taxis wait for people, not people wait for taxis! :lol:

[redstone]

Oh, not to forget CSS's buses! :D

[babystan03]

Go wait at airport.

There, taxis wait for people, not people wait for taxis! :lol:

See post #9. :)

[ignoramus]

Anyone who has time, please take the time to take the pictures...haha... This is an appeal...

[huaiwei]

I think the CSS's services days are truly numbered. They are a relic of past days, a service which was once needed, but no longer so in today's scenario. They might as well get rid of them all quickly instead of doing it one at a time! :D

[huaiwei]

http://www.hkob.net/busphoto/sbs/9166y.jpg

Leyland Olympian

Source: http://www.hkob.net/sbsla.htm

[babystan03]

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Leyland Olympian

Source: http://www.hkob.net/sbsla.htm

One of my favourite bus.......and my favourite seat.....anyone care to guess??:D

[heirloom]

tv mobile is good because bus rides are worse than boring if you're not sleeping

[babystan03]

tv mobile is good because bus rides are worse than boring if you're not sleeping

Yup.....I find it okay when I'm really bored.......but then sometimes really irritate when you seen the programme for umpteen times........:bash:

[heirloom]

uh... i dont watch tv often so i dunno what they show also.. and i dont really take bus in sg very often these days (because i'm in perth).

[babystan03]

uh... i dont watch tv often so i dunno what they show also.. and i dont really take bus in sg very often these days (because i'm in perth).

I suppose you'll have plenty of chance(to take the bus) once you get back to Singapore?? :D

[heirloom]

look cab! (dont be hum sup)
http://files.photojerk.com/sybarite/publictransport/cabchangi.jpg




hippo bus
http://files.photojerk.com/sybarite/publictransport/hippobus.jpg




silvercab - free air purifier, wet towel and what else? i remember three items.
http://files.photojerk.com/sybarite/publictransport/silvercab.jpg

[babystan03]

[QUOTE=heirloom]look cab! (dont be hum sup)
http://files.photojerk.com/sybarite/publictransport/cabchangi.jpg[QUOTE]

:rofl:

Emm.....I thought the government would like us to be more "hum sup" so that the population would get bigger?? :lol::lol:

[heirloom]

be careful arh.. hum sup teachers always get in trouble...



london cabs; we should have like 10 million of these! they are so adorable! how come we have so little only? i've never even been on one except in london. and it was the crummier older type.

http://files.photojerk.com/sybarite/publictransport/londoncab1.jpg




http://files.photojerk.com/sybarite/publictransport/londoncab2.jpg





http://files.photojerk.com/sybarite/publictransport/londoncab3.jpg

[babystan03]

be careful arh.. hum sup teachers always get in trouble...

london cabs; we should have like 10 million of these! they are so adorable! how come we have so little only? i've never even been on one except in london. and it was the crummier older type.


Don't worry.....I'll keep my hum sup "paws" strictly to myself.......:lol::lol::lol:

Took one london cab recently, it was quite spacious........:yes:

[Isan]

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http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid146/p754368625f5ea33d930953d5e20d39ef/f655a748.jpg

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[ignoramus]

hmm you visited Singapore recently? Thanks for the pics.

[redstone]

Anyone managed to snap the amphibious bus?

[ignoramus]

there is such a thing? you mean the duck is it? it isn't a bus.

[eyetoeye]

tv mobile is good because bus rides are worse than boring if you're not sleeping

I hate it when they show stupid, idiotic, brainless, pointless, completely cliched and plain silly shows like Eye For A Guy. I always find myself feeling very peeved and irritated, especially so when there are foreigners on board. Let's just say such programmes don't leave a very good impression of Singapore's media...

[babystan03]

I hate it when they show stupid, idiotic, brainless, pointless, completely cliched and plain silly shows like Eye For A Guy. I always find myself feeling very peeved and irritated, especially so when there are foreigners on board. Let's just say such programmes don't leave a very good impression of Singapore's media...

They should show programmes like get real........:yes:

[heirloom]

uh actually i can't remember anything they show except just for laughs.. they should show alias.

[Isan]

hmm you visited Singapore recently? Thanks for the pics.

Yeah, just returning there on late of Sept.

Actually, I really didn't to enjoying very much of TV inside at bus
Ride too short for viewing :dizzy: to felt dizzy :lol:

[huaiwei]

One of my favourite bus.......and my favourite seat.....anyone care to guess??:D
Er.....second level, front seats? :D Well at least that is one of my favourite seats. ;)

[babystan03]

Er.....second level, front seats? :D Well at least that is one of my favourite seats. ;)

Yah......perfect for taking picture(that is if there are no ppl sitting beside me........ :bash: ).........:lol:

[ignoramus]

Then you can cover the ''periscope'' at the front seat that bus drivers use to see whats going on in the upper deck. Then the bus driver will yell ''Oei!''.

[babystan03]

Then you can cover the ''periscope'' at the front seat that bus drivers use to see whats going on in the upper deck. Then the bus driver will yell ''Oei!''.

Kanna yell before right?? :lol:

For some unknown reason, I actually prefer the left side of the front seat.......

[ignoramus]

Kanna yell before right?? :lol:

For some unknown reason, I actually prefer the left side of the front seat.......

Actually no, but I have heard stories of it. And when you look down you can see the bus driver's receding hairline.

[babystan03]

Actually no, but I have heard stories of it. And when you look down you can see the bus driver's receding hairline.

:rofl:

Or can see the beer belly.......:lol:

[ignoramus]

I really like the new SMRT bendy buses. Very futuristic and modern looking. And when its painted with the new SMRT livery it looks like its a completely new bus even though it was bought 3 or so years ago.

I like TVMobile on SBS Transit's buses.

If only they can combine the best of features from both transport companies.

[redstone]

Very noisy and irritating leh! :bash:

[ignoramus]

Aiyo how come irritating. I don't find it irritating leh. The volume so soft. What bus you take the driver turned the volume so loud.

[redstone]

Many buses!

I want to take a break also cannot.

[ignoramus]

haha your ears super sensitive. Nowadays you hear less complaints about the volume of TVMobile and about the squeaks too. Tahan lar. This TV tech on buses is the first and only kind in its world. Cherish it. And I love watching news on the bus. Better than staring at some stranger in the seat opposite me.

[babystan03]

haha your ears super sensitive. Nowadays you hear less complaints about the volume of TVMobile and about the squeaks too. Tahan lar. This TV tech on buses is the first and only kind in its world. Cherish it. And I love watching news on the bus. Better than staring at some stranger in the seat opposite me.

Yup I love watching the news........watching live events on the bus is also fun.......:yes:

[ignoramus]

Not only is it entertaining and informative, it makes you feel truly that you are living in a fast paced and modern world.

[babystan03]

Not only is it entertaining and informative, it makes you feel truly that you are living in a fast paced and modern world.

Yah......but I hate it when you get signal failure(though not often now) in the middle of a live match.......I hope they continue to improve the network to ensure an even smoother broadcast........

[huaiwei]

Kanna yell before right?? :lol:

For some unknown reason, I actually prefer the left side of the front seat.......
Muahahaha!!! Actually I very scared of touching that hole one. :D Once I was seated there, and I need to scratch my groin coz it was feeling ichy. I kind of wondered if the driver could see it. :lol:

Anyway, maybe tts why I prefer to sit on the left too.

[babystan03]

Muahahaha!!! Actually I very scared of touching that hole one. :D Once I was seated there, and I need to scratch my groin coz it was feeling ichy. I kind of wondered if the driver could see it. :lol:

Anyway, maybe tts why I prefer to sit on the left too.

When you sit on the right and scratch your groin, chances are the female bus driver is happily watching away........:lol::lol: :jk:

[heirloom]

UHH i think th ebus driver would try not to see.. unless he / she is very hum sup.

[ignoramus]

Aiyo you so open talking about scratching groins in public ah...hahaha...

Hard picturing that behind the people we see on the streets everyday are people who go to the toilet etc etc etc.

In my fantasy world, no one goes to the toilet, everyone is fully dressed. haha... this is getting out of point.

[heirloom]

i never go to the toilet in public, excepting only paragon. if its really urgent i might go take a peek to see if the washroom is acceptable for use.

uh... isnt everyone fully dressed?

[babystan03]

i never go to the toilet in public, excepting only paragon. if its really urgent i might go take a peek to see if the washroom is acceptable for use.

uh... isnt everyone fully dressed?

What if you're in Tuas??

[ignoramus]

i never go to the toilet in public, excepting only paragon. if its really urgent i might go take a peek to see if the washroom is acceptable for use.

uh... isnt everyone fully dressed?
I mean even in the toilet.

[heirloom]

uh then i bie1 niao4 lor... my bladder is quite elastic

[babystan03]

uh then i bie1 niao4 lor... my bladder is quite elastic

Kaoz....like that your bladder might "spoil" leh......unless you want to wear pampers when you're 30??:lol:

[huaiwei]

Aiyo you so open talking about scratching groins in public ah...hahaha...

Hard picturing that behind the people we see on the streets everyday are people who go to the toilet etc etc etc.

In my fantasy world, no one goes to the toilet, everyone is fully dressed. haha... this is getting out of point.
Huh...what you talking!! :D

It will probably shock you if you ever see a mata in a toilet peeing at the urinal then? ;)

[huaiwei]

Remember this paint job when they first introduced the aircon double decks and called them the "superbus"?

http://www.hkob.net/busphoto/sbs/9004g.jpg

[ignoramus]

Huh...what you talking!! :D

It will probably shock you if you ever see a mata in a toilet peeing at the urinal then? ;)

Aiya I talking crap. Very tired and had a stupid math exam earlier. Traumatic.

Yupyupyup...don't get me thinking about it.

[huaiwei]

Aiya I talking crap. Very tired and had a stupid math exam earlier. Traumatic.

Yupyupyup...don't get me thinking about it.
Ok...I wonder how many people I shocked every time I pee at a public toilet like those in coffee shops when fully geared up! :D

Come to think of it, you reminded me of how I once related seeing a soldier peeing at the national stadium, and I regretted not snapping a picture of it...hahaah! Quite funny seeing a rather well-built fella doing his most vulnerable thing!

[Kit]

For those who are interested, SBS Transit issued a set of 2 1:76 die cast models of the buses. One with the old Superbus red and white livery and the other with the new SBS Transit livery. Costs $98/set.

[ignoramus]

Warning...warning...thread turning gay...haha...or rather, thread going to attract gays...

[babystan03]

Warning...warning...thread turning gay...haha...or rather, thread going to attract gays...

But I dun think there are a lot of female in SSC to attract in the first place.......:lol:

[huaiwei]

Warning...warning...thread turning gay...haha...or rather, thread going to attract gays...
:rofl: Just remember we do have a gay in our midst, so we need to make it more comfortable and welcoming for him you see? :D

It will be funny if I ask you guys how it feels like to be in a crowded bus, and then suddenly getting the huge urge to scratch your privates due to a itch attack! :lol:

[huaiwei]

But I dun think there are a lot of female in SSC to attract in the first place.......:lol:
Yeah loh...must attract gays mah? I am sure gals who see these stuff will be interested too! :D

[ignoramus]

:rofl: Just remember we do have a gay in our midst, so we need to make it more comfortable and welcoming for him you see? :D

It will be funny if I ask you guys how it feels like to be in a crowded bus, and then suddenly getting the huge urge to scratch your privates due to a itch attack! :lol:

stop it I dont want to listen hahahahaha...

Who is the gay? Don't tell me its my favourite Stan from SouthPark (man that sounds gay).

[babystan03]

stop it I dont want to listen hahahahaha...

Who is the gay? Don't tell me its my favourite Stan from SouthPark (man that sounds gay).

Of course it's not me lah....... :bash: :bash:

My path is very straight ok.........:lol:

[babystan03]

:rofl: Just remember we do have a gay in our midst, so we need to make it more comfortable and welcoming for him you see? :D

It will be funny if I ask you guys how it feels like to be in a crowded bus, and then suddenly getting the huge urge to scratch your privates due to a itch attack! :lol:

I just try to distract myself by thinking(or looking at) of other things.......:lol:

[huaiwei]

I just try to distract myself by thinking(or looking at) of other things.......:lol:
Muahaa....luckily I am not like some of my friends, who seem to get itch attacks more often. I had an army pal whose hands would go to his balls every 10 mins or so, it I emember correctly that is, and that was while in the army camp office. I wonder what happens while standing in a bus thou. :D

[heirloom]

uh... i dont think the idea of a guy clawing his groin or using the urinal is very appealing..

does smrt make trainsets?

[huaiwei]

For those who are interested, SBS Transit issued a set of 2 1:76 die cast models of the buses. One with the old Superbus red and white livery and the other with the new SBS Transit livery. Costs $98/set.
Bloody overprices to me, and yet, they have "train sets" too...albeit they dont move. :D

And yeah, heir, I know that isnt quite appealing, unless you are the scratched or the scratcher? ;)

[heirloom]

ugh... is there anyway we can appeal to smrt to make moving trainsets.. it would be so cute!! and miniature ones not big ones.

its not appealing in anyway :tongue:

[Kit]

Bloody overprices to me, and yet, they have "train sets" too...albeit they dont move. :D

And yeah, heir, I know that isnt quite appealing, unless you are the scratched or the scratcher? ;)

Heh!! If you think that's overpriced.......... some shops in town are already reselling these models for $130/set.

$98 is quite reasonable considering how much these models are going for right now(look at those hk bus models). They do cost quite a bit to manufacture, expecially for those limited edition ones.

[Kit]

ugh... is there anyway we can appeal to smrt to make moving trainsets.. it would be so cute!! and miniature ones not big ones.

its not appealing in anyway :tongue:

I asked them if they would issue dies cast models on a regular basis in the near future and nope, no plans for those now. They are just too expensive to make.

[ignoramus]

haiz. If they made them even smaller in size, hence cheaper, I might have bought them. They do look very realistic (the SBS Transit NEL Train Model). If only there were models for SMRT's trains too.

[Kit]

haiz. If they made them even smaller in size, hence cheaper, I might have bought them. They do look very realistic (the SBS Transit NEL Train Model). If only there were models for SMRT's trains too.

Actually nope. Smaller doesn't means cheaper.

[heirloom]

can't smrt like ask one of those train model companies to sell their trains

[huaiwei]

I dont think there are that many SMRT fanatics just yet? :D

Doubt the models sold by SBST is selling well too, although I am suddenly getting interested to get one.

[ignoramus]

I dont think there are that many SMRT fanatics just yet? :D

Doubt the models sold by SBST is selling well too, although I am suddenly getting interested to get one.

Cause many people don't have any appreciation for the older SMRT rolling stock. They should have.

Yup doubt the models sold by SBS Transit are selling well cause despite the fact that they are limited edition models, its been a year since NEL commenced service and they are still being sold. Big drawback, the price.

If they manufactured the train models in smaller sizes they would be cheaper (contrary to what Kit said) cause when a train model is small, they don't have to spend additional resources, hence driving up costs, in paying particular attention to the train interior details, they can just make do with the train exterior details. This can be the affordable version.

But if people want models of a larger scale and with a more detailed design, they can still purchase the more expensive version. Since railway train models that move on tracks are cheap, they can install the same cheap motors on these NEL train models so they can move.

[heirloom]

uh.. small models are very difficult to make and i dont think they are any less detailed..

"N scale is built to a ratio of 1:160. That is, N scale trains are 1/160 the size of the real thing. "

http://www.katomodels.com/top_images/ef66.jpg

[ignoramus]

10 November 2004

© Ignoramus
http://img91.exs.cx/img91/5153/DSC02682.jpg

Mercedes ''?'' Bus
© Ignoramus
http://img91.exs.cx/img91/3995/DSC02683.jpg

[ignoramus]

uh.. small models are very difficult to make and i dont think they are any less detailed..

"N scale is built to a ratio of 1:160. That is, N scale trains are 1/160 the size of the real thing. "

http://www.katomodels.com/top_images/ef66.jpg

The existing NEL Train Models are very detailed, both in its exterior and interiors (You can see the seats).

If you made the train smaller, you can don't even bother about making the interiors, hence saving costs and being cheaper. You are basically just making the shell of the train and not the interior designs too.

[babystan03]

10 November 2004
Mercedes ''?'' Bus
© Ignoramus
http://img91.exs.cx/img91/3995/DSC02683.jpg

I used to have a friend in JC who hated mercedes bus......he say it was very noisy.......unlike volvo which is smooth and steady.......:yes:

[huaiwei]

Argh...get rid of the dirty yellow quick! :D

[heirloom]

uhmmm notice the seats in this.. a 12 car set costs 8940tw dollars.. thats about 450 sgd..

[ignoramus]

Ya but when you consider if it were a one car set it would cost about 40 SGD, significantly cheaper than the one now.

[heirloom]

yeah... but if you're going to make it so small.. one car isnt going to satisfy :( actually so big one car also not fun :(

i've always wanted a train set but i can't seem to think of a way to integrate it usefully into the furnishings.. i wouldnt mind one taht could pass messages like in a hospital.

"dad i need a glass of water asap"

[huaiwei]

A gay with a train set? Seriously, heir, I think our continued efforts to straigthen you appears to be reaping some results. :D

[heirloom]

uhuhuuhuh got efforts meh? i used to be itnerested in cars even... but that was in primary school..

[ignoramus]

Why is heirloom a gay?

If you want a full length trainset either get those cheapo ones at the pasar malam for under 20 dollars, full length...haha...or more expensive build it yourself LEGO ones for about 100 dollars.

So its expected that real sized models will be expensive. Guess not only does it cost them money to manufacture train models to look a tad more real than pasar malam or LEGO ones but also perhaps they need to pay for the permission to be granted from Alstom to use their train design.

[huaiwei]

He is gay because he is happy.

Lego...I used to use it to build monster ships, bridges, and eventually...even airports. :D

[ignoramus]

Then you must have spent hundreds on acquiring tonnes of LEGO bricks.

I only had one LEGO set. Could only go as far as to building a 10m by 10m (converted to real life scale) house with a small garden and 1 kitchen and 1 multi use room (bedroom living room). No toilet.

[heirloom]

i am gay because i am :)

omg i love lego but parents always no money to buy the 250 dollar train set haha.

i want a realistic train set lar.. not the pasar malam type alhtough i never see before.. uh but i repeat i dunno how to make it useful

[huaiwei]

No...they are almost all free....because my cousin happens to work at the toy department. :D But of coz I dont get those lego sets....I just get a huge number of those similar shaped blocks, especially the 2 by 4 retangular block. they were probably used for exhibitions or something, but I could build a suspension bridge about 1 metre long using them alone, plus some string (which always causes my mum to scream).

[Kit]

Cause many people don't have any appreciation for the older SMRT rolling stock. They should have.

Yup doubt the models sold by SBS Transit are selling well cause despite the fact that they are limited edition models, its been a year since NEL commenced service and they are still being sold. Big drawback, the price.

If they manufactured the train models in smaller sizes they would be cheaper (contrary to what Kit said) cause when a train model is small, they don't have to spend additional resources, hence driving up costs, in paying particular attention to the train interior details, they can just make do with the train exterior details. This can be the affordable version.

But if people want models of a larger scale and with a more detailed design, they can still purchase the more expensive version. Since railway train models that move on tracks are cheap, they can install the same cheap motors on these NEL train models so they can move.

The cost of making a die cast model, more often than not, is determined by the level of detail and not size. I can come up with a dozen of examples indicating more detail but smaller die cast models actually cost more. Amount of recources put together to make a small but detailed model can exceed that of a bigger model. Many times, just because the model is bigger doesn't means its packed with more details. Making really detailed small models are not technically impossible but takes more time to detail and of course, will cost more.

There isn't really a point to make a really detailed interior and "make do" with the exterior. What people are going after is a piece of reality. Modellers strive to build them as close to the real thing as possible irregardless of what kind of detail you get. If you want to pay less, you get a less detailed model but the level of detail is uniform throughout. Vice versa applies but I can safely tell you...... manufacturers have been paying more attention to exterior details more than interior because on the shelves, that's what sells the models.

[Kit]

The existing NEL Train Models are very detailed, both in its exterior and interiors (You can see the seats).

If you made the train smaller, you can don't even bother about making the interiors, hence saving costs and being cheaper. You are basically just making the shell of the train and not the interior designs too.

I think you haven't come across some smaller models that equal, if not exceeds bigger models in terms of details. Being able to see the seats is not exactly what I would call "detailed". You can see seats on a $2.50 Hotwheel die cast.

[Kit]

I used to have a friend in JC who hated mercedes bus......he say it was very noisy.......unlike volvo which is smooth and steady.......:yes:

Heh!! If he thinks the Benzes were noisy, he should really have a ride on old Leylands and Albions. :) Mind blowing loud!!!

[ignoramus]

I think you haven't come across some smaller models that equal, if not exceeds bigger models in terms of details. Being able to see the seats is not exactly what I would call "detailed". You can see seats on a $2.50 Hotwheel die cast.

I didn't say that seeing the seats means a train is detailed. That was just one example. Thats why I said that by making the train models smaller, they can afford to make less details on the train models cause there's no point in putting in so much effort on the details in small trains anyways cause you can hardly see them, hence cheaper. I didn't mean making them smaller and yet maintaining the same level of detail. That would definitely be more expensive like what you said.

Ya I agree if the train models for NEL had no detailed interiors and had only the exterior shell it would be cheaper. And to make it even cheaper size is also an issue too, cause being small means less materials used, in addition to the cost savings from the lesser attention to detail.

[Kit]

Well, to tell you the truth, making money out of these models or even making die cast collection popular is not the priority for SBS Transit or SMRT for that matter. Like I said, I've talked to them and they have no intention to further any die cast production. The reason why these die cast models are still available although being produced in limited quantity is that they're not marketed like Hotwheels. You don't find them readily available in shops.

The sole purpose of these models is to commerate the new SBS Transit Coporate identity and launch of NEL. Actually part of these productions were actually given away as coporate gifts. Since these models represent the company, I wouldn't imagine that they would make cheaper, less detailed models. Like it or not, its really meant for the die hard collectors and business partners, not your everyday toy buyers.

[ignoramus]

Sadly I agree with what you had said. Too bad. Cheaper makes of these models could have been really fun to play with...haha...

[huaiwei]

But just how detailed are they actually? The photos available on the web are obviously not showing much in this respect, and the price looks shocking high as a result!

[Kit]

I've not seen the train up close yet but the buses are pretty detailed. You can see the EZ Link machines. If you seen the HK buses models, that's almost as good as it can get for that price really. Only complaint I have is that the wheel axles are a tad too short so the wheels don't look so realistic.

[huaiwei]

Hm...so does the bus have movable parts? As in...it can roll around on the floor right? :D

[huaiwei]

Actually it is rather easy to find all sorts of bus pictures on the net...:D

http://www.asiawaves.net/sin1c.jpg

[huaiwei]

Long long ago...when the SBS logo was still around, and number 81 used to go all the way to New Bridge Road....

http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/cs/photos/singapore/Bus.JPG

[huaiwei]

...and the more "ancient" version of service 81! :D

http://www.ragbone.net/shop/corgi/ooc/hk/44602_singapore300_222.gif

[heirloom]

lol

Hm...so does the bus have movable parts? As in...it can roll around on the floor right?

[huaiwei]

Whats so funny.....:rant:

[babystan03]

...and the more "ancient" version of service 81! :D

http://www.ragbone.net/shop/corgi/ooc/hk/44602_singapore300_222.gif

Kaoz....thats a classic....:eek:

I can still remember the sounds and jerkiness of this baby.......:lol:

[huaiwei]

Muaaahah...still remember the cockroaches running down the walls thou? :D

[babystan03]

Long long ago...when the SBS logo was still around, and number 81 used to go all the way to New Bridge Road....

http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/cs/photos/singapore/Bus.JPG

Haha...you sounded rather pissed off with 81's change of route?? :lol:

[huaiwei]

Yes I am. Obviously. :D

I am so pisssed with most of the route changes anyway. No bus to orchard. No bus to marina centre. No bus to anywhere. I feel like bombing their headquaters.

[babystan03]

Yes I am. Obviously. :D

I am so pisssed with most of the route changes anyway. No bus to orchard. No bus to marina centre. No bus to anywhere. I feel like bombing their headquaters.

Wah very pissed.......:lol:

But then I'm sure the MRT kind of fill that in right?? (Abeit at a higher cost it seems)

[huaiwei]

The thing is I am perfectly ok with the MRT. Its much faster, and I dont care if its a few cents more expensive. The problem is that is has 2 main shortcomings:

1. Lousy operating hours. It stops earlier then the buses, of coz.

2. I end up having to keep getting to the MRT station to go anywhere, but my link to the MRT is terok enough. Dosent that make me more pissed?

[heirloom]

uh actually i prefer taking the mrt even though i have to take a bus to a station. its faster. at least for someone staying in tampines.

[ignoramus]

MRT = Air Conditioning Excellent Always, Frequency High, Great View On Elevated Sections, Fast, Cool? haha, Less Pukish Feeling When I Take It

Bus = Jerk jerk jerk I want to puke. Air conditioning depends on whether the bus driver turns it on one hour before passengers board and also depends on the weather, slow as compared to the MRT if travelling on the same route. Tight seats (Cramped I mean).

But then again I love TVMobile...haha (Sue me!)

[huaiwei]

Er...yes, but what if you bus to the MRT dosent come until 20 mins later? During peak hours?

[heirloom]

huh what service so cham4? the three buses that come to my place go to tampines mrt or tampines library (which isnt for from the mrt - about the same distance as walking from tampines interchange or amybe twice the distance i dunno). one of them goes to compassvale lrt and the other goes to hougang mrt. so i just see which one comes first lor.

[redstone]

Sometimes I wait up to 15mins for a bus, and another 15mins for the journey.

But if I walk, it'll only take me 10mins! :D

[babystan03]

Sometimes I wait up to 15mins for a bus, and another 15mins for the journey.

But if I walk, it'll only take me 10mins! :D

Where?? Taking a bus on orchard on sat?? :lol:

[redstone]

Um, from AMK Interchange to my home! :lol: :rant:

[huaiwei]

huh what service so cham4? the three buses that come to my place go to tampines mrt or tampines library (which isnt for from the mrt - about the same distance as walking from tampines interchange or amybe twice the distance i dunno). one of them goes to compassvale lrt and the other goes to hougang mrt. so i just see which one comes first lor.
Aye...you got 3 bus. I got 1 bus. Quite a bit big difference there liao hor? :D

[heirloom]

oh... your bus comes once every 20 minuteS?!

[huaiwei]

oh... your bus comes once every 20 minuteS?!
Yes, and during peak hours I have to say?

Actually, the real problem is that it is not regular. Sometimes it comes together. Sometimes more then 20 mins. That is how it pissed me off so much. If it is always about 20 mins, I can always time my arrival at the bus stop.

[redstone]

oh... your bus comes once every 20 minuteS?!

Me?

Mostly once every 15mins! :rant:

[huaiwei]

Which bus ah?

[redstone]

262!!!!!!! :rant:

[huaiwei]

Huh....You might as well walk to the MRT lah...so near what. :lol:

[heirloom]

huh... you live in an ulu area arh? uh i'm always like criticising the buses here because the highest frequency is 15 minutes... didnt know sg got 20 minutes or more..

[huaiwei]

My road outside got 3 services, but only one goes to the nearest MRT. That is the irony of it all.....

[ignoramus]

My house is just by the main road. At least 10 bus services ply the bus stop 1 block away. And the MRT is two blocks and a road junction away. And because its a main road the chances of getting a taxi is higher. And its 4 blocks and a road to the neighbourhood town centre. Whats lacking is a LRT. And it isnt crowded and congested like Ang Mo Kio Town.

And yet I am not disturbed by the noise as there is a much shorter block between me and the road, the noise level is lowered.

Man I am fortunate. Except for the annoying sound of the ''Garang Guni'' collector honking his horn.

[huaiwei]

Walao eh.....who says we have to spend a fortune on a well positioned condo? Seems like some HDB flats are just positioned nicely for public transport travel!

[Kit]

Hm...so does the bus have movable parts? As in...it can roll around on the floor right? :D

Yes, you get rolling wheels.

[ignoramus]

HDB = Multi Modal Transportation Options Available (MRT, Bus, Taxi),
= Amenities & Facilities Available (Neighbourhood Town Centre)
but the garang guni man is very noisy and I feel packed into a block like a sardine in a can.

Condominium = Usually located a bus ride/car ride distance from the MRT. Since its located in the outskirts of an estate, bus services are limited and road traffic a.k.a. taxis are few.
= Far from town centre
but you get to enjoy swimming pool, gym etc facilities with no garang guni man around to disturb the peace.

[huaiwei]

Yes, you get rolling wheels.
That is good to know. :D

[ignoramus]

We need more pics of Singapore's buses, esp the City Shuttle Service buses, the BusPlus buses and the open top buses.

[huaiwei]

We need more pics of Singapore's buses, esp the City Shuttle Service buses, the BusPlus buses and the open top buses.
But the CSS buses are a remnant of yester year, the Busplus thingy have an unpredictable future, and open top buses? Whats that? The ones operated by Duck tours?

[redstone]

What's BusPlus? :?

[ignoramus]

Open top = HippoTours Buses.

Bus Plus = Chartered bus services with a higher degree of comfort than normal buses.

Hmm better capture pics before they are pulled out in the near future...

[Kit]

That is good to know. :D

If you are interested, they can be purchased from Comfort Delgro directly. $98 for the twin bus pack and $40+ for the single.

[Kit]

Open top = HippoTours Buses.

Bus Plus = Chartered bus services with a higher degree of comfort than normal buses.

Hmm better capture pics before they are pulled out in the near future...

I don't think the Hippo bus tours will go soon, not when they went through all the trouble to deal with bureaucrats just to get it going. To make LTA happy, they are spending $3k a month to prune trees along the route so that no passengers will get cut bt the branches.

[redstone]

Hey, anyone took shots of those wooden city buses?

[ignoramus]

I don't think the Hippo bus tours will go soon, not when they went through all the trouble to deal with bureaucrats just to get it going. To make LTA happy, they are spending $3k a month to prune trees along the route so that no passengers will get cut bt the branches.

Hmm I was referring to the CSS Services but I forgot to add it in. Oops.

Where did you get all this info from?

[huaiwei]

Hey, anyone took shots of those wooden city buses?
What wooden city buses?? :?

[redstone]

Dunno what's the name...
One route carries you from Cathedral to Suntec.

[heirloom]

not sure about the name but i think they're called the singapore explorer bus?

[ignoramus]

16 November 2004

Bus
© Ignoramus
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/9416/DSC02789.jpg
http://img80.exs.cx/img80/7528/DSC2791.jpg

[heirloom]

what bus is that? i dont think i've seen such seats, and that green front!!!

[babystan03]

Taken in the yishun bus interchange??

[Kit]

Dunno what's the name...
One route carries you from Cathedral to Suntec.

Singapore Explorer if I think I know what you are talking about. Though called Singapore Explorer, they serve between condos and MRT stations as well. Clementi Parks Condo uses them. Think they can be made available to anyone.

[Kit]

what bus is that? i dont think i've seen such seats, and that green front!!!

TIBS buses use a light green interior but adjustable(it seems like it) arm rests?

[ignoramus]

Yes its a TIBS bus on its way out of Yishun Bus Interchange. Its not those Boxish looking Mercedes one you see everywhere, its fleet size is much smaller.

[heirloom]

is it this one?

http://www.smrt.com.sg/corp_img04.gif

[ignoramus]

haha cant remmber. Its either that or one of the other rare kinds.

[heirloom]

being really bored, i scouted the sg bus forums and found a pic of the bus which i thought was rather gay culture influenced for silly reasons. here it is.

http://www.geocities.com/sg_bus_2/Pictures/SBS/Dennis_Trident_c.jpg

[huaiwei]

being really bored, i scouted the sg bus forums and found a pic of the bus which i thought was rather gay culture influenced for silly reasons. here it is.

http://www.geocities.com/sg_bus_2/Pictures/SBS/Dennis_Trident_c.jpg
Ermm....gay culture?? :?

[ignoramus]

ya i dont get it. is it the colour or something?

[heirloom]

uh never mind.. as i said.. silly reasons

[ignoramus]

now youve gotten me even more curious.

[RafflesCity]

actually the color scheme is so typically nationalistic to me

[nova]

well, SBS Transit used to be "Singapore Bus Services", what do you expect? :D

[RafflesCity]

yup...hence the red and white, which is nice...

but i thought they were gradually becoming creative with the colours so seeing that pic jolted me somewhat :D

[Kit]

I prefer the old livery and no, I'm not that patriotic.

[redstone]

Wow, that model is kind of rare...

[ignoramus]

SBS Transit must be kind of broke. I think they bought like only 50 or so of them out of an entire fleet size of thousand over vehicles. They are even forced to use the old non air conditioned buses on some routes and no, there are no plans to upgrade these. And almost all buses still use non electronic boards to display service number and route at the front of the bus. No plans to upgrade as yet.

For SMRT Buses, all services are air conditioned. The older buses that are non air conditioned have either already been scrapped or have been installed with air con units. All services also have those electronic Flip Dot displays at the front of the bus, and the older buses without them are being upgraded with them.

Then again, SBS Transit having such a huge fleet size makes it hard for them to upgrade the buses quickly. But HK did it so quick (Wheelchair friendly buses, low floor buses, flip dot electronic displays are the norm). We should quicken up.

[heirloom]

isnt sbstransit part of the second largest land transport group in the world? shouldnt it be more uhmm competitive.. why no fuel cell buses :(

[ignoramus]

SBS Transit tested some LNG Buses, don't think they have any concrete plans. Singapore's bus companies are basically following a wait and see approach. See how this new technology fares overseas first, then decide on investing on huge infrastructure projects such as LNG refuelling stations and buses.

We are pretty slow in many areas. Areas which are out of sight of many people. We are pretty advanced economically and in almost everything else, but we lag behind in implementing those supposedly less important areas like wheelchair friendly buses (hk has a lot), tactile guidance systems for the streets of sg (tokyo, seoul, taipei, hk have a lot) and even our ezlink card membership scheme (taipei has one already even though their card launched later).

[heirloom]

not to forget our broadband services and e-commerce. which is why i should be dictator :D

[ignoramus]

Ya. I knew you would mentioned that. Thats why I didnt mention it. Was seeing whether my instincts were accurate or not. haha.

Ya economically (business financial centre), education centre, medical centre, biomedical hub, convention hub, petrochemicals hub, aviation hub, shipping hub.

But less impt areas like what we have mentioned take a back seat. Thats where our resources are being diverted to. Like how the esplanade was pushed back and backed until everything was more stable economically. Guess another few years of stable growth and when our long term prospects economically are better like if we find out that our biomed sector is bigger and more stable, we will see your broadband dream come true.

Anyways whats a 1000kbps extra mean anyways, 56k as to 1500k is already a lot to me.

[heirloom]

okkkk you're so clever....dsjakldjfad i didnt have you in my mind when i said that nor am i blaming you :)

as for shipping and aviation hub, sg seems like it was complacent the past few years... resulting in others being able to catch up. ptp and suvarbhanarmiasldkfsja;ldkfjad airport for example.

[ignoramus]

ya. we realized where we were too complacent. they should realize that nel, mrt, lrt etc doesnt mean disabled friendly sg. They are not doing anything to the streets of sg as well as to the buses.

[heirloom]

we? uh dun really think i account for the complacency... lol

omg can't stop typing lol lol lol

i wonder if sg will follow the rise and fall of venice. getting a bit out of point :p

what do you suggest be done to the streets of sg? i can't really think of much that needs improving other than more sheltered walkways / underground links between mrt stations and busy locations and more roads. tactile guides too probably. maybe that's why i dont see many handicapped people around.

[huaiwei]

I prefer the old livery and no, I'm not that patriotic.
I actually concur.....red and white is just ok in my opinion, and the purple...well...its takes some time to grow on me...

[redstone]

http://picas.nhb.gov.sg/data/tn_pcd/19980007352-8262-3202-1112/img0064.jpg

http://picas.nhb.gov.sg/data/tn_pcd/19990001256-8346-3102-2115/img0035.jpg

http://picas.nhb.gov.sg/data/tn_pcd/19990001256-8346-3102-2115/img0039.jpg

http://picas.nhb.gov.sg/data/tn_pcd/19980000542-6320-3081-0477/img0051.jpg

http://picas.nhb.gov.sg/data/tn_pcd/19980002639-8154-3221-1229/img0078.jpg

[heirloom]

these are really cute!
http://picas.nhb.gov.sg/data/tn_pcd/19980000542-6320-3081-0477/img0051.jpg

[heirloom]

an old pic from january 2003. can't believe there are still non air conditioned buses.

http://imagehost.biz/ims/pictes/101515.jpg

[Kit]

No air-con buses are still in service till today....... just saw a couple last week.

[nova]

Non air-con buses survive only on feeder ruotes and stuff.

Maybe we're all a little addicted to air-con?
We should learn to enjoy the nice, warm climate in this wonderful, equatorial island! :D

[huaiwei]

No lah...there are still quite a number of semi-aircon bus service routes. Like when they made service 151 half aircon last yr or something, it made lots of students really unhappy! :D

[ignoramus]

Non air-con buses survive only on feeder ruotes and stuff.

Maybe we're all a little addicted to air-con?
We should learn to enjoy the nice, warm climate in this wonderful, equatorial island! :D

SBS Transit Bus Service 93, a trunk service, has non air conditioned double decker buses serving this route. But more recently there's fewer non air conditioned buses on this route.

Never rode on a non air conditioned SMRT Bus for over 5 years already.

[ignoramus]

Mercedes Articulated/Bendy Bus
© SMRT Corporation (http://www.smrt.com.sg)
http://www.theurbanwire.com/sept03/images/club/tibs-bendy-bus.jpg

[Fir3blaze]

Non air-con buses survive only on feeder ruotes and stuff.

Maybe we're all a little addicted to air-con?
We should learn to enjoy the nice, warm climate in this wonderful, equatorial island! :D


I don't know about you guys, but i sure am ADDICTED to aircon, especially when it's a hot and humid day, or during peak hours. :)

[huaiwei]

I don't know about you guys, but i sure am ADDICTED to aircon, especially when it's a hot and humid day, or during peak hours. :)
Well.....met too.....try sitting in a non-aircon bus from Hougang to Clementi, and you will realise aircon is not a luxury...its a neccesity! :D

[heirloom]

need to have like two more bus companies and have them about the same size for fiercer competition :(

[Fir3blaze]

Well..i don't think its going to happen, not in a loong time anyway :)

Fortunately for us commuters, SBS and SMRT is already moving into the right direction (with regard to replacing old buses). I can appreciate if SBS replace their ageing fleet tho. Some of the existing air-con buses are getting rickety.

[ignoramus]

I love SMRT. The buses are all new as compared to SBS Transit's. Sure their fleet is smaller and the company is younger. Thank god my area is served by SMRT. I counted at least 11 Bendy Buses (The latest version) in the Yishun Bus Interchange Parking Bay alone. Wow!

[huaiwei]

I dont like SMRT. Their buses give me headaches, and are not condusive for sleeping. :D

[babystan03]

I dont like SMRT. Their buses give me headaches, and are not condusive for sleeping. :D

I guess your only favourite bus is aeroline.......:lol:

[huaiwei]

Yeah right...I cant really sleep on those buses either......maybe coz I was too excited lah. I only did get to sleep on the way back, coz I was alone. :D

[babystan03]

Yeah right...I cant really sleep on those buses either......maybe coz I was too excited lah. I only did get to sleep on the way back, coz I was alone. :D

Very difficult to sleep lah......feel so vulnerable..........:lol:

[huaiwei]

Very difficult to sleep lah......feel so vulnerable..........:lol:
Hahaha! You alone meh?

[babystan03]

Hahaha! You alone meh?

Of course loh....My friend reside there (in KL) one mah......:yes: But then again, I'm not very "alone" if you take into consideration that the bus was 100% full.......:lol:

[huaiwei]

Of course loh....My friend reside there (in KL) one mah......:yes: But then again, I'm not very "alone" if you take into consideration that the bus was 100% full.......:lol:
Haha...I tot you went there with collegues or something mah. :D

[babystan03]

Taxis.........

http://img53.exs.cx/img53/6395/DSCN33851.jpg

[huaiwei]

Wah you end up having them as you photographing targets ah? :D

[babystan03]

Wah you end up having them as you photographing targets ah? :D

Can't help it......they are right in front of me........:lol:

[babystan03]

Citicab......
http://img53.exs.cx/img53/3649/DSCN33861.jpg

[babystan03]

Buses......
http://img56.exs.cx/img56/6350/q6odscn36182.jpg

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/8715/q1gdscn36151.jpg

[heirloom]

the double deck bus looks sleek!

[babystan03]

Time is GMT + 8 hours
Posted: 08 December 2004 2331 hrs

CityCab taxis equipped with online digital maps

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/imagegallery/store/php5UHcxW.jpg

SINGAPORE : Ever spent more than the usual amount of money and time on the road because a cabbie did not know his way about town?

Well, that might soon be a thing of the past. CityCab has spent $23 million to equip its taxis with an online digital map.

With the new Mobile Data Terminal system, passengers will never be lost on the roads again.

The driver just needs to enter a destination into the system and a red line will appear within a few seconds directing him to the precise drop-off point.

The system is also able to automatically mark a passenger's pick-up and drop-off locations each time a call booking job is accepted, making it easier for the driver to plan his route.

The result is a shorter waiting time for the commuter and a fuss-free journey.

Mr Quek Pat Fatt, CityCab Taxi Driver, said: "With the new system, we can find our destination in five to seven minutes whereas the old system took us 15 to 20 minutes. The time-saving allows us to ferry another customer."

New cabbies are also more confident on the road with the handy map system.

Mr Bernard Fong, CityCab Taxi Driver, said: "I have been driving a cab for only three months and I am still unfamiliar with the roads. This new system gives me more confidence to ferry passengers."

All CityCab drivers will have to go through a four-hour training session to familiarise themselves with the new system.

Currently, 2,200 cabs have this digital guide and CityCab plans to install the system in all 5,200 of its cabs by March next year. - CNA

Copyright © 2004 MCN International Pte Ltd

[babystan03]

SMRT taxi and bus:

http://img70.exs.cx/img70/4593/dscn365615fr.jpg

http://img70.exs.cx/img70/7046/dscn365915dz.jpg

[redstone]

Any pictures of the old version of TIBS?
They are getting rare. Those with SLIDING rear doors.

[huaiwei]

Anyone took a photos of the santa claus buses? :lol: I should have snapped one when I got off the bus today and realised it is one, but I was too slow in getting my phone out! :D

[heirloom]

oh i love those!!! so cute!! but i never have my camera ready in time :(

[huaiwei]

oh i love those!!! so cute!! but i never have my camera ready in time :(
Chey....you arent fairing much better then me then. But anyway, wonder why they put that cap on short bus routes like service 82. Its not like alot of ppl can see it what. Cocksters eh? :D

[babystan03]

Dec 16, 2004
$1m relief for SMRT cabbies
2,400 drivers to get $380 worth of vouchers in 6 monthly instalments from next month

TRANSPORT group SMRT Corp is handing out close to $1 million worth of vouchers to help its cabbies cope with the rising price of diesel.

The fuel now costs over 30 per cent more than at the beginning of the year.

The company, which also runs a bus network on top of its subway system and fleet of taxis, said its 2,400 drivers will each get $380 worth of vouchers in six monthly instalments from next month.

Announcing the relief package yesterday, SMRT chief executive Saw Phaik Hwa said: 'I'm sure this will help alleviate the problems that the drivers have with their income... It'll make a difference to them.'

SMRT is also asking those who hire its taxis to share the benefit with its 1,200 relief drivers.

The vouchers can be used only at the company's three diesel kiosks in Ang Mo Kio, Woodlands and Geylang, where the fuel is sold at 69 cents a litre, instead of the regular retail price of 95 cents a litre.

They come on top of the company's existing relief packages, which include discounts of up to $3 a day on its $90 daily rent for a cab, introduced in January.

Cabby Koh Yong Hua, who has been driving a taxi for almost a decade, said the new scheme could not have come at a better time.

'Business has been quite slow,' explained the 47-year-old. 'I'm getting only about three customers on most weekdays.

'It's very competitive now with so many of us on the road,' he added.

Singapore's main taxi operator, Comfort- Delgro Corp, also will be giving out a special one-off bonus to help its more than 16,000 cabbies with rising diesel costs.

It intends to give out an estimated $5 million to them in four equal instalments next month and in February.

Each driver will receive between $240 and $360 in cash, based on his years of service. The payout is on top of regular bonuses.

Copyright © 2004 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.

[babystan03]

Double deck bus(10/12/04):
http://img153.exs.cx/img153/9638/dscn366219vu.jpg

[babystan03]

Single deck bus.......(10/12/04)
http://img134.exs.cx/img134/4663/dscn366014ed.jpg

[huaiwei]

Double deck bus(10/12/04):
http://img153.exs.cx/img153/9638/dscn366219vu.jpg
Haha...tell that to the bus driver too! :D

[babystan03]

Haha...tell that to the bus driver too! :D

Duwan......they always drive so slow one....... :bash: :D

[huaiwei]

Duwan......they always drive so slow one....... :bash: :D
Always??

The buses I take on either drive too fast, or drive too slow....too fast when I am not in a rush, and too slow when I am very late! :lol:

[elfreako]

I can't believe how slow the speed limit is on the East Coast Freeway to the airport. It must be 60km/hr. What's with that? Thank God they extended the MRT to the airport -the bus took AGES to get into town.

[huaiwei]

I can't believe how slow the speed limit is on the East Coast Freeway to the airport. It must be 60km/hr. What's with that? Thank God they extended the MRT to the airport -the bus took AGES to get into town.
Hehe...when did you take that ride? And which bus was it?

The speed limit for the ECP is actually 90km/h, although heavy vehicles like these buses do have a 60km/hr speed limit. I would be surprised if they actually complies with that thou! :D

Normally, I would recon is it much faster by road then by the MRT to get to the city, especially on those express routes like number 36?

[huaiwei]

28 December 2004

SBS Transit buys 150 new Volvo double-decker buses for S$60m

By Derek Cher, Channel NewsAsia

SINGAPORE : A new fleet of double deckers could hit the roads by the second half of next year.

SBS Transit has ordered 150 new double-deck buses from Swedish truck maker Volvo at a cost of S$60 million.

The public bus operator says the new buses will be used to replace its existing older ones.

SBS has around 2,700 buses, of which 66 percent are made by Volvo.

This purchase is significant for Volvo, as it marks the first major order for its new double-deck chassis.

Volvo says the 150 chassis will be built in Sweden, while the bodies will be manufactured in Singapore by ComfortDelGro Engineering.

Delivery of the complete buses will begin in August next year.

And this will continue for 12 months before SBS receives all 150 double-deckers. - CNA

[babystan03]

Hehe...when did you take that ride? And which bus was it?

The speed limit for the ECP is actually 90km/h, although heavy vehicles like these buses do have a 60km/hr speed limit. I would be surprised if they actually complies with that thou! :D

Normally, I would recon is it much faster by road then by the MRT to get to the city, especially on those express routes like number 36?

Took 36 from the airport to Marine Parade b4......takes about 25 mins to reach Parkway Parade......:bash:

[huaiwei]

Took 36 from the airport to Marine Parade b4......takes about 25 mins to reach Parkway Parade......:bash:
Huh? So slow? I tot it goes ECP all the way?

[babystan03]

Huh? So slow? I tot it goes ECP all the way?

Yah.....but after it reach Marine Parade.....all the traffic lights makes it slow down........imagine the time taken to orchard by 36....... :bash:

[huaiwei]

Oh...you mean it stops being express from that point on?

I have always tought its an express service throughout!

[babystan03]

Oh...you mean it stops being express from that point on?

I have always tought its an express service throughout!

Yes.........why can't they make it an express bus? :bash: :bash:

[huaiwei]

I tot it goes via Marina Centre to the ECP onwards?

[babystan03]

I tot it goes via Marina Centre to the ECP onwards?

Nope.......not really sure how the whole route goes though......:yes:

[Kit]

Read a short report on yahoo....... SBS has aquired 150 double deckers from Volvo. Will see them in August.

[huaiwei]

Read a short report on yahoo....... SBS has aquired 150 double deckers from Volvo. Will see them in August.
Yeah.....the article was posted in the previous page mah. ;)

[huaiwei]

Bye bye ugly yellow bus! :D

http://www.geocities.com/yalebushk/P8282556.jpg

[RafflesCity]

Yes.........why can't they make it an express bus? :bash: :bash:

If I'm not wrong, 16 is an express service from Changi to Orchard
:cheers:

[babystan03]

If I'm not wrong, 16 is an express service from Changi to Orchard
:cheers:

Emmm.......I think the route has been cancelled........:yes:

[huaiwei]

I remember it was merged with 36 or something. They are expecting everyone to take the train now?

[RafflesCity]

ridiculous...they should still have the airport express service as an alternative..maybe just reduce the frequency ^^

But I remember the normal bus service from Changi to Orchard could take at least 45 min with all the stops :yes:

[babystan03]

Jan 6, 2005
Comfort taxis to get speed-alert device

I REFER to the letter by Mr Jacky Tai (ST, Dec 24) regarding the installation of a speed-limit device in taxis. Installing a speed-limit device in taxis was a measure ComfortDelGro Corporation had explored for its fleet comprising Comfort, CityCab and Yellow-Top taxis but chose not to implement because of drawbacks like loss of power when travelling with heavy loads and when going upslope.

Comfort recently conducted a trial involving a silent speed-alert device which sets off a flashing light when the driver exceeds the speed limit. Feedback was positive and there are plans to install the device in more taxis, and eventually the whole Comfort fleet.

ComfortDelGro views safe driving by its drivers seriously and has in place several measures to instil in them the importance of driving safely. These measures include sending drivers for road-safety training, communicating road-safety tips to them through our in-house magazine and service campaigns, evaluating their driving competency through a commuter survey as well as putting new taxi drivers through a driving competency test.

New drivers are also required to go through a six-month probation in which they have to maintain clean driving and service-performance records. ComfortDelGro will not hesitate to weed out drivers that compromise the safety of other road users.

We wish to assure Mr Tai that ComfortDelGro will continue to reinforce communication, campaign and training efforts to educate our drivers on road safety.

Tammy Tan (Ms)
Group Corporate
Communications Officer
ComfortDelGro Corporation

Copyright © 2004 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.

[huaiwei]

SBS Transit Launches First FAST FORWARD 97e

A new bus service aimed at getting commuters to their destinations faster was launched today. Called Fast Forward 97e, the new offering by SBS Transit will call only at stops where there are high passenger boarding and alighting activities.

Fast Forward 97e plys the same route as its existing parent Service 97 but stops only at 17 out of the 34 bus stops that the parent service stops at during peak periods. With the additional traffic management measures put in place together with the Land Transport Authority (LTA), commuters travelling on Fast Forward 97e can save up to 20% in travel time. For example, if a commuter takes the parent Service 97, it will take up to 66 mins to travel between Jurong East Interchange and Fullerton Road. With Fast Forward 97e, it only takes about 53 mins.

To further improve on travel time, new “Give Way to Buses Exiting” signs will be put up at bus stops along the Fast Forward 97e route to encourage other road users to make it easier for buses to exit from bus bays. These bus stops are located at:-

a) outside NOL Building, Alexandra Road;
b) opposite NOL Building, Alexandra Road;
c) opposite Normanton Park, AYE;
d) outside ITE Dover, AYE;
e) outside Jurong Regional Library, Jurong Town Hall Road;
f) outside HarbourFront Centre, Telok Blangah Road and
g) opposite HarbourFront Centre, Telok Blangah Road.


To make it even easier for other road users to identify a bus that is pulling out of a bus bay, three additional LED signal lights have been installed on the off-side and back of the new Fast Forward 97e and existing Service 97 buses.

Bus lanes have also been drawn along the southbound of Alexandra Road between Depot Road and Telok Blangah Road to facilitate a smoother travelling flow for our buses.

During the morning peak hours between 7.30am and 8.30am, Fast Forward 97e will depart from Jurong East Interchange and call at limited bus stops along Jurong Town Hall Road, AYE, Alexandra Road, Telok Blangah Road, Keppel Road, Anson Road, Robinson Road and Fullerton Road. In the evening peak hours between 6.00pm and 7.00pm, it will pick up passengers from Collyer Quay and call at limited bus stops along Raffles Quay, Shenton Way, Keppel Road, Telok Blangah Road, Alexandra Road, AYE, Jurong Town Road and Jurong East Central towards Jurong East Interchange (see attached route information).

Details of the stops and estimated arrival times can be found at all the bus stops called by the service. Commuters can also log on to the Fast Forward dedicated website at www.ffw.com.sg for more information. Promotional brochures are also placed at major office buildings in the vicinity of these bus stops.

Mr Ong Kian Min, Chairman of Government Parliamentary Committee for Transport joined commuters for a trip this morning. “I applaud SBS Transit for their efforts in offering this new brand of Fast Forward services to cater to changing commuters’ needs. With the introduction of more of such Fast Forward services, commuters will be able to get to their destinations faster and enjoy greater time savings,” said Mr Ong.

SBS Transit Service Ambassadors wearing blue vests were on-board all trips and at bus stops to promote Fast Forward 97e to the commuters.

To encourage more passengers to try out this new Fast Forward service, SBS Transit will charge a promotional normal adult fare for the month of January 2005. After January 2005, commuters will pay fares of $1.53 to $2.28 if they pay by ez-link card or $1.60 to $2.35 if they pay by cash. This fare is the same fare as the existing Express services. Similarly, transfer rebates will be given but concessionary travel is not applicable.

http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/20050103.jpg

[babystan03]

Hmmm.....they should have an 36e service for the airport too....:yes:

[huaiwei]

This 97 thing is quite useless to me...it dosent operate when I need it! :rant: :D

[huaiwei]

Errr...now lets figure out we are supposed to get there today! :D

Bus Service Diversions in Chinatown on Saturday, 15 January 2005

TEMPORARY BUS SERVICE DIVERSIONS DUE TO LUNAR NEW YEAR LIGHT-UP CELEBRATION IN CHINATOWN AND NORTH EAST LINE TRAIN SERVICE

On Saturday, 15 January 2005, from 3.00pm to 11.00pm, New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street (between the junction with Upper Cross Street and the junction with Kreta Ayer Road) will be closed to vehicular traffic.

As a result of this road closure, 13 SBS Transit bus services will have to be temporarily diverted. The bus services affected are : 2, 12, 33, 54, 63, 80, 124, 143, 145, 147, 166, 197 and C2. Some bus stops along New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street will be skipped in the process. The bus services will revert to their original routing when the road closure is lifted.

Please see attached map for details of the diverted routes.

Commuters going to Chinatown may wish to travel on the North East Line (NEL) and alight at Chinatown Station during this period. As the Chinatown Station is expected to be very busy during this time, commuters are urged to take note of the following recommendations so as to ensure a more comfortable travelling experience.

Commuters are advised to top-up their ez-link cards before making the journey to Chinatown. Those buying the ez-link standard tickets are encouraged to buy the standard tickets for their return journey as well.
Commuters may want to consider alighting at alternative NEL stations such as Clarke Quay and Outram Stations when going to Chinatown. Clarke Quay Station is less than 300m away while Outram Station is about 600m away from the Chinatown Station.

[huaiwei]

http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/20050113B.jpg

[babystan03]

The christmas bus.......:D

http://img89.exs.cx/img89/2748/dscn383615ww.jpg

[huaiwei]

Haha....saw the CNY buses yet? :D

[heirloom]

yar... i love this idea of having buses decorated for various festivals! they shouldnt miss out malay and indian festivals too.

[huaiwei]

yar... i love this idea of having buses decorated for various festivals! they shouldnt miss out malay and indian festivals too.
They didnt seem to bother to do the Malay one leh...

[heirloom]

not fair :/

[huaiwei]

not fair :/
Hahaah....then you should be writing to the papers to complain! :D

[babystan03]

Saw the bus today while I make a visit to Bedok Central......:D

21 January 2005

New bus services launched for Chinatown
By Wong Siew Ying, Channel NewsAsia

SINGAPORE: Making that trip to Chinatown this Lunar New Year will be a lot more convenient, especially for the senior citizens, with the launch of three new bus services on Friday.

The new bus services will ply through Ang Mo Kio, Bedok and Clementi before hitting the expressway to Chinatown.

The bus services come in auspicious numbers - CT 8, 18, 28 - and the buses have bright signs and even dialect-speaking captains.

Fares for senior citizens are priced at one dollar.

To celebrate the launch, SBS Transit is offering a "one-for-one bonus" till end of the month where commuters get a free return trip.

For senior citizens like 68-year-old Madam Yap, the new bus services will make travel easy for her.

She makes about three trips to Chinatown from her Clementi home every week via a feeder bus service and the MRT.

But thanks to the new direct bus services, her journey to Chinatown will be smoother now.

"No need to make any transfers, it takes us there directly, it's more convenient," she said.

Joint promotions with merchants will also allow commuters to redeem discounts or gifts when they shop at Chinatown.

Wong Chi Keong, chairman of Chinatown Business Association, said: "Our objective is to promote the business interest of Chinatown. We've been in discussion with SBS Transit for quite some time about how to make it more convenient for the customers to come to Chinatown, like where they should alight and how should the bus routes be."

Operating hours for the new bus services are from 10am to 5pm on weekdays, and 10am to 10pm on weekends and public holidays. - CNA

Copyright © 2005 MCN International Pte Ltd

[huaiwei]

Walao eh...so how much does it cost for younger folks like us? :D

[babystan03]

Walao eh...so how much does it cost for younger folks like us? :D

Adult fare is S$1.80.......senior citizen/student fare S$1.00......:yes:

[huaiwei]

Adult fare is S$1.80.......senior citizen/student fare S$1.00......:yes:
Walao...flat fare?

What daylight robbery....its the same old bus which dosent stop wat! :D Even the MRT is cheaper!

[babystan03]

Walao...flat fare?

What daylight robbery....its the same old bus which dosent stop wat! :D Even the MRT is cheaper!

Haha.....then take the MRT loh.....:D