DACH Supersonic March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 Hehe His obsession is quite extreme compared to me. I don't go and memorize those things. Also I am not really interested in this area anymore as I grow older, since bus models are getting homogeneous here. You haven't seen more extreme ones yet. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL_Accord 2nd Gear March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 Think by now all commuters know this :- train delay = crowded platforms don't need an app to tell commuters. just focus on getting the trains running properly lah, aiyoo... How Taipei Metro turned itself around - and the lessons for Singapore's MRT system A WINNING COMBINATION The Taipei Metro is nationalised and is majority-owned by the Taipei City government. In effect, this means the metro boss is Mayor Ko Wen-je - who is also one of Taipei’s most recognisable commuters, as he takes the train to work. He told Talking Point that ticket fares have not changed in the past 20-something years. Advertising and shop rentals can help to cover the metro system’s costs, although it had been losing an average of US$20 million (S$26 million) annually in recent years until it turned a pre-tax profit of US$50 million in 2016. But Dr Ko said: “If profit is the only criterion … then very quickly, the public transport will break down.” https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/taipei-metro-subway-system-lessons-singapore-smrt-breakdowns-10046044 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 His obsession is quite extreme compared to me. I don't go and memorize those things. Also I am not really interested in this area anymore as I grow older, since bus models are getting homogeneous here. You haven't seen more extreme ones yet. Not obsession until that level but still consider bus otaku?! So you find bus models are getting homogeneous? It means the person purchasing bus models here is getting lazy. They dont test out if the bus is comfortable and yet suitable here de. They just bulk purchase one bus model if the bus suit the requirement stated, comfort and practical or not not important at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 Not obsession until that level but still consider bus otaku?! So you find bus models are getting homogeneous? It means the person purchasing bus models here is getting lazy. They dont test out if the bus is comfortable and yet suitable here de. They just bulk purchase one bus model if the bus suit the requirement stated, comfort and practical or not not important at all. Not otaku la. Not lazy but looking at saving costs and ease of maintenance. Now all taken over by LTA, so would be much worse. Now only about 6 to 7 different models (Mercedes Benz, Volvo, MAN and Alexander Dennis) under LTA fleet, excluding those still under SBST and SMRT. Back in the 70s and 80s, probably up to 30 plus different models of different makes using different bus bodies. Different variety can be good since it makes the fleet more interesting. However it can also pose problems like availability of spare parts and technical know how personnel to fix those bus models that are not that common in the fleet. And thus due to this, such buses will be laid up for weeks and months because the delays of waiting for spare parts and this results in lesser available buses in the fleet and loss of opportunity cost in operating the bus to recover the investment of the bus as early as possible. Sad but true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 (edited) To the bus companies/LTA, it is saving costs. But to me as a passenger, they are lazy lo. Esp when they bulk purchase buses which is not comfortable to ride, think these people who buy bus confirmed dont take bus, or maybe take bus once a blue moon. Last time bus models really more interesting, so many different types. When i see those old bus models photo back then, really find them very interesting, but too bad think not all bus models back then was recorded down. Edited March 18, 2018 by 13177 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 To the bus companies/LTA, it is saving costs. But to me as a passenger, they are lazy lo. Esp when they bulk purchase buses which is not comfortable to ride, think these people who buy bus confirmed dont take bus, or maybe take bus once a blue moon. Last time bus models really more interesting, so many different types. When i see those old bus models photo back then, really find them very interesting, but too bad think not all bus models back then was recorded down. Yes, there is a record of all the old buses under SBS, TIBS and SSB. https://sgwiki.com/wiki/Singapore_Bus_Fleet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 SMRT and bus should spend more money to divert attention away from their train/bus problem. Next, they should invest in apps that show every train and bus location via gps, just like what you see in Uber/Grab where the driver/car is. So you have a choice of running after the train/bus or wait for the next one, if you see one coming from behind (or not) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 SMRT and bus should spend more money to divert attention away from their train/bus problem. Next, they should invest in apps that show every train and bus location via gps, just like what you see in Uber/Grab where the driver/car is. So you have a choice of running after the train/bus or wait for the next one, if you see one coming from behind (or not) There is already a number of the Next bus arrival apps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLangKia Supersonic March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 (edited) Abit not related but lemme sidetrack abit HAHA One of my favourite buses was the Mercedes benz O405/405G (Bendy Bus). It was one of the first few air conditioned buses in the fleet, had alot of memories of this bus growing up. Loved the iconic melodic kickdown of the ZF transmission http://landtransportguru.net/mercedes-benz-o405-tibs-smrt/ Fun fact: TIB832Z was the last of the O405s and was removed from service in september 2016 iirc, didn't manage to catch a final ride on it, though I saw it plying my area on service 963 quite a few times during that period , shld have paid more attention xD Ok sidetrack over xD Edited March 18, 2018 by SiLangKia 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdash Supersonic March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 Abit not related but lemme sidetrack abit HAHA One of my favourite buses was the Mercedes benz O405/405G (Bendy Bus). It was one of the first few air conditioned buses in the fleet, had alot of memories of this bus growing up. Loved the iconic melodic kickdown of the ZF transmission http://landtransportguru.net/mercedes-benz-o405-tibs-smrt/ TIB832.jpg Fun fact: TIB832Z was the last of the O405s and was removed from service in september 2016 iirc, didn't manage to catch a final ride on it, though I saw it plying my area on service 963 quite a few times during that period , shld have paid more attention xD Ok sidetrack over xD bro so you are secret bus otaku also? haha... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 Yes, there is a record of all the old buses under SBS, TIBS and SSB. https://sgwiki.com/wiki/Singapore_Bus_Fleet Only have bus registered plate but no photo of the bus model le. Abit not related but lemme sidetrack abit HAHA One of my favourite buses was the Mercedes benz O405/405G (Bendy Bus). It was one of the first few air conditioned buses in the fleet, had alot of memories of this bus growing up. Loved the iconic melodic kickdown of the ZF transmission http://landtransportguru.net/mercedes-benz-o405-tibs-smrt/ Fun fact: TIB832Z was the last of the O405s and was removed from service in september 2016 iirc, didn't manage to catch a final ride on it, though I saw it plying my area on service 963 quite a few times during that period , shld have paid more attention xD Ok sidetrack over xD According to the article, this bus model SBS also acquired? But i have no impression how this bus model looks like on SBS bus? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 (edited) Passengers involved in Joo Koon MRT collision asked to sign non-disclosure contract before medical fees can be reimbursed Don't want to cut and paste the whole article here, but something I would like to hear from MCFer here. Would you accept these terms, if you are in the author position (let put the claim amount aside)? 1) The payment is final, no further amounts can be claimed. 2) No further responsibility can be held on the SMRT. 3) Terms of the agreement are to be kept entirely confidential. Personally, I do understand need to have NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) in some cases, especially if a law suit is in the process, but point #2 is very unreasonable, imo. In my experience with injury during a traffic accident, even the lawyer would ask me NOT to agree to such term, as follow up might be needed, and doctors I have consulted mentioned that they will normally keep the case open for up to 2 years. Edited March 19, 2018 by Carbon82 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 Passengers involved in Joo Koon MRT collision asked to sign non-disclosure contract before medical fees can be reimbursed Don't want to cut and paste the whole article here, but something I would like to hear from MCFer here. Would you accept these terms, if you are in the author position (let put the claim amount aside)? 1) The payment is final, no further amounts can be claimed. 2) No further responsibility can be held on the SMRT. 3) Terms of the agreement are to be kept entirely confidential. Personally, I do understand need to have NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) in some cases, especially if a law suit is in the process, but point #2 is very unreasonable, imo. In my experience with injury during a traffic accident, even the lawyer would ask me NOT to agree to such term, as follow up might be needed, and doctors I have consulted mentioned that they will normally keep the case open for up to 2 years. such official document is quite standard i guess to release one from further liability. Non disclosure probably refer to the amount compensated, this usually prevent further claim to use this as precedent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 Passengers involved in Joo Koon MRT collision asked to sign non-disclosure contract before medical fees can be reimbursed Don't want to cut and paste the whole article here, but something I would like to hear from MCFer here. Would you accept these terms, if you are in the author position (let put the claim amount aside)? 1) The payment is final, no further amounts can be claimed. 2) No further responsibility can be held on the SMRT. 3) Terms of the agreement are to be kept entirely confidential. Personally, I do understand need to have NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) in some cases, especially if a law suit is in the process, but point #2 is very unreasonable, imo. In my experience with injury during a traffic accident, even the lawyer would ask me NOT to agree to such term, as follow up might be needed, and doctors I have consulted mentioned that they will normally keep the case open for up to 2 years. If got nothing to hide no need to do all this. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 (edited) Passengers involved in Joo Koon MRT collision asked to sign non-disclosure contract before medical fees can be reimbursed Don't want to cut and paste the whole article here, but something I would like to hear from MCFer here. Would you accept these terms, if you are in the author position (let put the claim amount aside)? 1) The payment is final, no further amounts can be claimed. 2) No further responsibility can be held on the SMRT. 3) Terms of the agreement are to be kept entirely confidential. Personally, I do understand need to have NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) in some cases, especially if a law suit is in the process, but point #2 is very unreasonable, imo. In my experience with injury during a traffic accident, even the lawyer would ask me NOT to agree to such term, as follow up might be needed, and doctors I have consulted mentioned that they will normally keep the case open for up to 2 years. It's kinda obvious how they treat their commuters. I think the affected commuters(especially those seriously injured) should get together and get legal help instead. Those medical fees which do not amount to over $2K just claim from small claims. Never sign anything offered by them. Edited March 19, 2018 by Watwheels 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 Only have bus registered plate but no photo of the bus model le. According to the article, this bus model SBS also acquired? But i have no impression how this bus model looks like on SBS bus? Google la. Or you can go buy the books about old Singapore buses. http://www.mdsbooks.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/6386/s/Singapore%20Buses%20Vol%201%20Singapore%20Bus%20Service%20P1/ The books are also available for reference in the National Library level 13, I think. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo72 6th Gear March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 It's kinda obvious how they treat their commuters. I think the affected commuters(especially those seriously injured) should get together and get legal help instead. Those medical fees which do not amount to over $2K just claim from small claims. Never sign anything offered by them. In such a case, those who had fallen and got injury better go through a full physical body check up and MRI before signing as some injuries will not show up until years later or the person accidentally stress certain part of the body unknowingly. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 In such a case, those who had fallen and got injury better go through a full physical body check up and MRI before signing as some injuries will not show up until years later or the person accidentally stress certain part of the body unknowingly. It is true that some injuries or after effect from accident would not show up immediately, and might show up after a long period of time. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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