SMRT buys 573 new buses including 201 double deckers

[Stooky]

SMRT has confirmed an order of 570 new buses, which includes 332 MAN 12-metre buses, 40 MAN articulated buses, and a total of 201 Alexander Dennis Enviro 500 double deckers. This the new livery of SMRT ADL double deckers to be launched soon

 

 

As part of the initiative to increase bus capacity on longer routes and bring greater comfort to the commuter’s bus journey experience, SMRT has confirmed the delivery of over 570 buses. Orders are confirmed for 332 MAN 12-metre buses, 40 MAN articulated buses, and for the first time, a total of 201 ADL Double Deckers. This is the largest fleet renewal and growth initiative by SMRT to date, and re-affirms the company’s commitment to offering commuters the highest standards in safety, reliability, care and comfort.

A first batch of about 30 buses will be delivered to SMRT’s bus depots in June 2014. The vehicles will undergo further tests including functional, systems and road tests before joining SMRT’s existing fleet of over 1,200 buses to serve commuters from July 2014. SMRT Buses will be introducing the rest of the fleet progressively till end 2016.

The addition of the ADL Double Deckers in particular will help ease crowdedness during peak hours, particularly on longer routes with high passenger loads. Together with other bus orders, these new vehicles will replace older bus models, and address the need for more bus trips and better bus service levels.

Mr. Benny Lim, Senior Vice President for SMRT Roads said, “We are very excited with this major fleet expansion and renewal initiative. Expanding our existing fleet with ADL Double Deckers and MAN buses will enable us to better address increasingly dynamic road conditions, and ensure enhanced capacity in handling increased ridership. We look forward to bringing passengers even more comfortable and reliable rides.”

Of the over 570 buses that SMRT has confirmed delivery for, 218 are introduced and funded under SMRT’s participation in the Land Transport Authority’s Bus Service Enhancement Programme.

 

http://www.mynewsdesk.com/sg/smrt/pressreleases/smrt-buses-enhances-strategy-for-fleet-growth-and-renewal-double-deckers-among-confirmed-delivery-of-over-570-buses-979666

Edited April 2, 2014 by Stooky

[13177]

Seems like they are not in favour of double decker buses? Always they buy very little quantity of double decker bus.

[Mustank]

nb, ish zheng hoo buy or smrt gong see buy one?

from the 1b bus budget issit

[Stooky]

nb, ish zheng hoo buy or smrt gong see buy one?

from the 1b bus budget issit

 

218 ish government pay, the rest SMRT pay

Seems like they are not in favour of double decker buses? Always they buy very little quantity of double decker bus.

 

This is the first time SMRT is buying double deckers. SMRT/TIBS all along favoured bendy buses. But good that they are now willing to try out DDs

[Mustank]

 

218 ish government pay, the rest SMRT pay

 

This is the first time SMRT is buying double deckers. SMRT/TIBS all along favoured bendy buses. But good that they are now willing to try out DDs

 

218 is good number

 

i think mrt people scared liao after one of their driver use their bendy bus trash some joker anyhow park on the road car

[Yamapi]

ADL double decker buses are very established in HK. Many of them running around in HK. Their regional office is at HK.

[Mockngbrd]

Who pay one? knn

[Thaiyotakamli]

Who pay one? knn

And which pocket the profit goes to? Knn

[GLZT]

Doesn't matter who pay one, most importantly is still results, hope to have shorter time waiting for bus next time.

[Myxilplix]

Public transport fares going up again?

[Celicar]

What the hell? I thought should test gao gao then place such a large order? Should have free sample shipped here for testing first.

 

HK Co 1, SG Co 0.

 

The vehicles will undergo further tests including functional, systems and road tests before joining SMRT’s existing fleet of over 1,200 buses to serve commuters from July 2014.

 

[Adrianli]

They should have bought the London Bus!!! It was in SG recently. Very nice.

 

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/new-london-bus-singapore-20140211

[Tohto]

Heng Ah. No Tiong Kok. Buses.

[Thaiyotakamli]

Heng Ah. No Tiong Kok. Buses.

But with Tiong Kok drivers, u can see more bus against the traffic

[13177]

Past by their SMRT bus depot and saw their newly bought double decker bus, seems like the bus design quite nice, and different from SBS transit double decker. Have these double decker buses go into service? Dont think i see any on the road yet?

Edited July 26, 2014 by 13177

[Sash1401]

Past by their SMRT bus depot and saw their newly bought double decker bus, seems like the bus design quite nice, and different from SBS transit double decker. Have these double decker buses go into service? Dont think i see any on the road yet?

Doubt we need further tests. These new ADL models r already running around in hk. If they can, we sure can. Besides dis is the latest enviro500 model.

[Beehive3783]

The double deck buses are already running around. Seen a few in town.

 

Past by their SMRT bus depot and saw their newly bought double decker bus, seems like the bus design quite nice, and different from SBS transit double decker. Have these double decker buses go into service? Dont think i see any on the road yet?

 

[Holdenutessv]

Past by their SMRT bus depot and saw their newly bought double decker bus, seems like the bus design quite nice, and different from SBS transit double decker. Have these double decker buses go into service? Dont think i see any on the road yet?

 

972. Been seeing it for almost a week.