Open Strollers allowed on Public Buses from 2nd April
From 2nd April 2017, families with children will be allowed take open strollers onboard all public buses without having to fold
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Quarterly Review: January – March 2017
Many more interesting public transport developments were introduced in the first 3 months of 2017, especially in bus services. Both
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Partial closure of Upper Aljunied Road
On Sunday, 12 March 2017, a section of Upper Aljunied Road, between Vernon Park and Upper Serangoon Road, was permanently
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LTA evaluates 3-door MAN Lion’s City DD Concept Bus
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) is currently evaluating a 3-door, 2-staircase MAN Lion’s City DD L Concept Bus. Bearing the registration plate SG5999Z, the double-deck bus is currently undergoing revenue service trials on Bus Service 143, operated by Tower Transit Singapore.
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The making of a bus – MAN Lion’s City DD
In this article, we show how the MAN Lion’s City DD is being assembled for the Singapore market. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced the purchase of 122 units in September 2016, with deliveries expected to complete by end-2017.
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Mercedes-Benz O405G (Hispano Mark II)
The Mercedes-Benz O405G (Hispano Carrocera Mark II) is the second generation of Mercedes-Benz O405G articulated buses acquired by Trans-Island Bus Services (TIBS), the predecessor of SMRT Buses.
Apart from an updated exterior design, the O405G Hispano Mark II buses are similar to the earlier Hispano Mark I buses and later Hispano Habit buses in terms of technical specifications and interior layout.
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Tower Transit Special Destination Signs
Happy Valentine’s Day! To commemorate the occasion, Tower Transit Singapore has put up special messages on its bus signs.
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Mobileye Collision Avoidance System
Local bus operator SBS Transit is investing in technology to increase the competency of its Bus Captains. In recent months, the Mobileye anti-collision alert system has been progressively installed on SBS Transit buses, helping to reinforce safe driving behaviour and reducing the chance of accidents. Acting as an ‘extra pair of eyes’, the system alerts Bus Captains to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists on the roads with visual and audible alerts.
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2017 Outlook for Public Transport
Happy New Year! Land Transport Guru takes a look at the public transport milestones to come for 2017. There will be new train stations, bus interchanges, bus services to come.
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2016 Year in Review – Shaping Public Transport’s Future
2016 has been an exciting year for Singapore’s Public Transport System. The most significant developments this year were in the
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