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  • brotherchen1982's Avatar
    3,003 posts since Nov '05
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  • choww's Avatar
    2,380 posts since Aug '06
  • jetabt767400's Avatar
    1,270 posts since Jul '06
    • Pardon me, but I feel that it wouldn't really do much of a help. For example if I take the bus from Clementi Ave 2, for service 532, would I be sure that there will be empty seats? Take it as the last stop before the express sector. There would be times when more people will take the bus, and there is only one on the service.
      Any bus I also don't mind lah, its just the comfortable factor and timing...

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    ^tamago^'s Avatar
    51,117 posts since Sep '03
    • Actually 538, 539, 544 and 545 could call at International Plaza. It is not a safety issue, really, to turn to Robinsons Rd from there.

  • fmradio's Avatar
    21 posts since Jan '05
    • I cannot believe that Service 542 skips the only bus stop at 28519 Blk 425 Jurong West Ave 1 where the load is supposed to be the heaviest.

  • service_238's Avatar
    5,631 posts since Nov '03
    • Originally posted by fmradio:
      I cannot believe that Service 542 skips the only bus stop at 28519 Blk 425 Jurong West Ave 1 where the load is supposed to be the heaviest.

      That;s the whole point. They want everyone that boards the bus to have a seat.

      You pay 3 bucks for a seat why not? Can sleep on the way to work somemore Laughing

      High chance Volvo SDs will be operated. None of the Mk4s varients have standing area. Unless they use ComDel's private bus which is totally not in line with PTC requirements.

  • fmradio's Avatar
    21 posts since Jan '05
    • hmm 1 bus only per day? so people from that bus stop will start to walk to others before and after, what difference does it make by skipping that bus stop Sad or take the good old 198 and 97e.

  • service_238's Avatar
    5,631 posts since Nov '03
    • Originally posted by fmradio:
      hmm 1 bus only per day? so people from that bus stop will start to walk to others before and after, what difference does it make by skipping that bus stop Sad or take the good old 198 and 97e.

      u cut at least half the time with the new service. 198 - 97e is in fact more expensive than the new service. cutting journey time during morning peak means people can wake up later Smile

  • 105090's Avatar
    5,429 posts since Feb '05
    • 534 is a lot similar to the former 501..

      are the premium services subjected to "duplication with MRT" regulations?

  • 201911's Avatar
    399 posts since Jun '07
    • Originally posted by 105090:
      534 is a lot similar to the former 501..

      are the premium services subjected to "duplication with MRT" regulations?

      I think they should be, but I can't be sure. Actually, I agree with you on your first point. If SBST wants to introduce this service, why didn't they cut 501 to AMK during the duplication? Rolling Eyes

  • XiaoTaro's Avatar
    390 posts since Oct '05
    • Originally posted by choww:
      Only 1 trip Confused Wonder wat bus will they use?

      Could it be....

      the new Scanias?

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    87,754 posts since Jun '04
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    2,828 posts since Jan '04
    • Note that these premium bus services will have crossovers. For example 540 to 51, since 51 drivers (at least for hg part) were told to go for the learning of the 540 route.

      Edited by Scania 10 Jul `07, 8:17PM
  • SBS9889U's Avatar
    3,250 posts since May '05
  • Scania's Avatar
    2,828 posts since Jan '04
    • Originally posted by SBS9889U:
      How come Jurong area got 5 premium service then Tampines 0 service Confused

      Ask SBST or garment. Maybe garment give to another company already.

  • muziq bus's Avatar
    1,218 posts since Apr '05
    • How come no one grumbling about this niche service?
      When SMRT intro Teacher's estate you guys make big fuss. HAHA. Hilarious.

      But these premium svc seriously only one trip per day?
      Sheesh....

  • stooper's Avatar
    3,164 posts since Nov '05
    • Originally posted by service_238:
      Unless they use ComDel's private bus which is totally not in line with PTC requirements.

      Like what? Confused

  • patdog112's Avatar
    1,300 posts since Apr '05
  • service_238's Avatar
    5,631 posts since Nov '03
    • Originally posted by stooper:
      Like what? Confused

      erm width of entrance and exit doors is less than 1.2m for comdel bus or sioemthing like that

  • Donavan's Avatar
    658 posts since May '05
    • Originally posted by patdog112:
      smrt need some too

      Some buses or premium services?

      If premium services, I believe these will help a fair bit:
      Choa Chu Kang to Shenton Way District (routing in CCK up to you), may x2, one to cover CCK Crescent and the Yew Tee area, the other for Central?
      Bukit Panjang to Shenton Way District (routing in BPJ up to you)
      Woodlands to Shenton Way District (routing in WDL up to you), may x2.
      Bukit Batok to Shenton Way District (routing in BBT up to you), may x2. (one straight from BBT West Avenue 3 --> Central --> East Avenue 3 --> EXPRESS, the other from Bukit Gombak area?)
      Yishun to Shenton Way District (not sure about this area. Haha)

  • service_238's Avatar
    5,631 posts since Nov '03
  • sBs_boy's Avatar
    2,179 posts since Sep '04
    • Originally posted by jetabt767400:
      Pardon me, but I feel that it wouldn't really do much of a help. For example if I take the bus from Clementi Ave 2, for service 532, would I be sure that there will be empty seats? Take it as the last stop before the express sector. There would be times when more people will take the bus, and there is only one on the service.
      Any bus I also don't mind lah, its just the comfortable factor and timing...

      Standing is NOT allowed on these services...

  • patdog112's Avatar
    1,300 posts since Apr '05
    • Originally posted by Donavan:
      Some buses or premium services?

      If premium services, I believe these will help a fair bit:
      Choa Chu Kang to Shenton Way District (routing in CCK up to you), may x2, one to cover CCK Crescent and the Yew Tee area, the other for Central?
      Bukit Panjang to Shenton Way District (routing in BPJ up to you)
      Woodlands to Shenton Way District (routing in WDL up to you), may x2.
      Bukit Batok to Shenton Way District (routing in BBT up to you), may x2. (one straight from BBT West Avenue 3 --> Central --> East Avenue 3 --> EXPRESS, the other from Bukit Gombak area?)
      Yishun to Shenton Way District (not sure about this area. Haha)

      Yewtee area really need premium services to CBD area for work... taking train is far too

  • brotherchen1982's Avatar
    3,003 posts since Nov '05
    • Originally posted by sBs_boy:
      Standing is NOT allowed on these services...

      Yes...

      "* Under LTA regulations for Premium Services, standing is strictly prohibited on the bus. The Bus Captain reserves the right not to allow passengers to board the bus if the seating capacity is full."

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