Training Buses are buses from various transport operators (SBS Transit, SMRT Buses, Tower Transit & Go-Ahead Singapore) that have been delegated to driver training duties. Some Public Transport Operators (PTOs) choose to allocate a small number of buses specifically for full-time training use; however, regular service buses can also be used.
SMRT MAN NL323F A22 (SMB289U) – Training Bus
SBS Transit Scania K230UB (SBS8103K) – Permanent Training Bus with L-plate holder
SBS Transit Scania K230UB (SBS8103K) – Permanent Training Bus with L-plate holder (rear)
Driver training encompasses a few disciplines. In its most basic form, drivers are trained for the basic operation of buses before they can acquire their license. During the training phase, specialized training buses are used. These buses are usually modified from their revenue service counterparts, with additional L-plate holders (which indicates under instruction), safety cameras mounted on the bus exterior, additional driver assistance systems, and an additional seat fitted on the aisle beside the driver’s cab for the driving instructor. These additional features are not compulsory; ordinary revenue service buses can also be used as training buses when not deployed on the roads.
At the end of basic training, Bus Captains working for public bus companies receive an Omnibus Driver’s Vocational Licence, valid only while the holder is an omnibus driver employed by a Public Transport operator (namely SBS Transit Ltd, SMRT Buses Ltd, Tower Transit Singapore Pte Ltd or Go Ahead Singapore Pte Ltd).
Apart from basic training, bus and route familiarization may also utilize training buses. Firstly, for bus familiarization, Bus Captains require familiarization training before they can operate new bus models, and this form of training does not require specially-retrofitted training buses. As for SBS Transit and SMRT Buses, Bus Captains who have had several years of rigid bus driving experience can also undergo training for the operation of double-deck and/or bendy buses, which require additional care while handling.
Next, route familiarization trains drivers on existing or new bus routes, ensuring that they are familiar with the route before the drivers can be assigned to revenue service. It can be conducted with or without the need for dedicated training buses. Sometimes, route familiarization can be conducted whilst on revenue service (with an accompanying member of staff).
SMRT Buses MAN A22 Training Bus – Instructor Seat
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SBS Transit
Training Bus – SBS Transit Scania K230UB Euro V (SBS5033Z)
Training Bus – SBS Transit Mercedes-Benz Citaro (SBS6102B)
Training Bus – SBS Transit Mercedes-Benz Citaro (SBS6103Z)
Training Bus – SBS Transit Scania K310UD (SBS7888K)
Training Bus – SBS Transit Scania K310UD (SBS7888K) [Rear]
Training Bus – SBS Transit Scania K310UD (SBS7888K)
Training Bus – SBS Transit Scania K310UD (SBS7888K)
Training Bus – SBS Transit Alexander Dennis Enviro500 (3-Door) (SG6361G)
Training Bus – SBS Transit Alexander Dennis Enviro500 (3-Door) (SG6361G)
SMRT Buses
Training Bus – SMRT Volvo B9TL Wright (SG5029Z) | SMRT Jurong West Package advert
Training Bus – SMRT Buses Mercedes-Benz OC500LE (SMB1H)
SMRT Mercedes-Benz O405 Volgren (TIB971E) – Training Bus
SMRT Mercedes-Benz O405 Volgren (TIB961J) – Training Bus
SMRT Mercedes-Benz O405 Volgren (TIB960L) – Training Bus
SMRT (Retired) Mercedes-Benz O405 (TIB525K) – Training Bus
SMRT MAN NL323F A22 (SMB289U) – Training Bus
SMRT MAN NL323F A22 (SMB289U) – Training Bus – Rear
SMRT MAN NL323F (SMB288Y) – Training Bus
SMRT MAN NL323F (SMB349E) – On Driving Test
Training Bus – SMRT Mercedes-Benz Citaro Demonstrator (SMB136C)
Training Bus – SMRT Mercedes-Benz Citaro Demonstrator (SMB136C)
Training Bus – SMRT Buses MAN A22 (SMB194J)
Training Bus – SMRT Buses MAN A22 (SMB213M)
Training Bus – SMRT Buses MAN A22 (SMB1331Z)
Task Force 50 Training Bus – SMRT Buses Mercedes-Benz Citaro (SG1128Y)
Training Bus – SMRT Buses Mercedes-Benz Citaro (SMB141L)
Training Bus – SMRT Buses Mercedes-Benz Citaro (SMB141L)
Training Bus – SMRT Buses MAN A22 (SMB189A)
Training Bus – SMRT Buses MAN A22 (SMB192P)
Training Bus – SMRT Buses MAN A22 (SMB348H)
Training Bus – SMRT Scania K230UB Euro IV (SBS8198L)
Training Bus – SMRT Scania K230UB Euro V (SBS8902X)
Training Bus – SMRT Scania K230UB Euro V (SBS8902X)
Training Bus – SMRT Mercedes-Benz Citaro (SBS6646Z)
Training Bus – SMRT Volvo B9TL Wright (SG5352P) | SMRT Jurong West Package advert
Tower Transit
Tower Transit Volvo B9TL (Training Bus)
Tower Transit Volvo B9TL Wright (SG5015M) – Training Bus
Training Bus – Tower Transit MAN A22 (SMB281R)
Training Bus – Tower Transit MAN A22 (SMB1494L)
Route Familarisation Training – Tower Transit Mercedes-Benz Citaro (SBS6310S)
On Test – Tower Transit Mercedes-Benz Citaro (SBS6304K)
Route Familiarisation Training – Tower Transit MAN A22
Route Familiarisation Training – Tower Transit MAN A22 (SMB3047G)
Route Familiarisation Training – Tower Transit MAN A22 (SMB3047G)
Route Familiarisation Training – Tower Transit MAN A22 (Rear) (SMB3047G)
Training Bus – Tower Transit Volvo B9TL Wright (SBS3399G)
Route Familarisation Training – Tower Transit MAN A95 (Euro 6; 3-Door) (SG6308L)
Route Familiarisation Training – Tower Transit MAN A95 Euro 6 (SG6105E)
Training Bus – Tower Transit Volvo B5LH (SG3016Z)
Route Familiarisation – Tower Transit MAN A22 (Euro 6) (SG1825T)
Training Bus – Tower Transit Mercedes-Benz OC500LE (SMB9L)
Route Familiarisation Training – Tower Transit MAN A22 (SMB1357A)
Route Familiarisation Training – Tower Transit Alexander Dennis Enviro500 (SMB5035C)
Go-Ahead
Go-Ahead Singapore Training Buses at Punggol
Go-Ahead Mercedes-Benz Citaro (SG1053D) in Go-Ahead promotional livery
Go-Ahead Training Bus – Mercedes-Benz Citaro (SG1189X)
Go-Ahead Training Bus – Mercedes-Benz Citaro (SG1189X)
Route Training: Go-Ahead Yutong E12DD (SG7007Z)
Route Training – Go-Ahead Singapore Mercedes-Benz Citaro (SBS6409S)
SBST & SMRT need to scrap DD training with the exception of three doors DDs and bendy trainings.
They should follow Europe style that any 12m vehicles should be drivable for any BCs just like what TTS & GAS doing.
Strangely many Hougang depot training buses transfer to various depot particularly Ang Mo Kio.Maybe early preparation in case they lose out Sengkang-Hougang package
Nope. It’s because drivers who used to live in the west part have to come all the way to HGDEP, which is North East, for training. As such, SBST decides to just re-locate TRG buses throughout their depots.
I believe it’s part of their COVID-19 measures to prevent new drivers crowding at HGDEP for training.
Anyways, it might be re-located back to HGDEP after COVID-19, or just remain as it is. HGDEP is way overcrowded with buses such that HGINT often house un-used buses (Particularly A95s from service 660 and 672)
Could be,but again i heard there’s East & West training centre which Hgdep(Bbdep/Sldep/Updep) is west and Sedep(Amdep/Bndep/Brbp) will be east.If you’re based at Bndep you will still need to report at Sedep.
With only 2 packages left for SMRT,It would be better if SMRT can sell a few buses to private operators.
Just leave 2 A22 & 2 OC for KJDEP.
4 A22 & 3 Citaro for WLDEP.
SBST & SMRT need to scrap DD training with the exception of three doors DDs and bendy trainings.
They should follow Europe style that any 12m vehicles should be drivable for any BCs just like what TTS & GAS doing.
Strangely many Hougang depot training buses transfer to various depot particularly Ang Mo Kio.Maybe early preparation in case they lose out Sengkang-Hougang package
Nope. It’s because drivers who used to live in the west part have to come all the way to HGDEP, which is North East, for training. As such, SBST decides to just re-locate TRG buses throughout their depots.
I believe it’s part of their COVID-19 measures to prevent new drivers crowding at HGDEP for training.
Anyways, it might be re-located back to HGDEP after COVID-19, or just remain as it is. HGDEP is way overcrowded with buses such that HGINT often house un-used buses (Particularly A95s from service 660 and 672)
Could be,but again i heard there’s East & West training centre which Hgdep(Bbdep/Sldep/Updep) is west and Sedep(Amdep/Bndep/Brbp) will be east.If you’re based at Bndep you will still need to report at Sedep.