Public Buses of Yesterday

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34 minutes ago, Stooky said:

Preserved SBS bus at St Andrew's Autism Centre

Cr as tagged

Which era is this bus model from?

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Preserved Leyland Olympian 2-axle Bus.

https://landtransportguru.net/preserved-leyland-olympian-2-axle-bus-sbs7196z/

Also SBS Transit Volvo B10TL nears retirement.

https://landtransportguru.net/sbs-transit-volvo-b10tl-bus-photo-gallery/

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Farewell, Volvo B10TL Volgren Buses. Nicknamed VSO, an acronym for the model name Volvo Super Olympian, the batch of 51 buses have been much adored by both bus enthusiasts and the general public alike. Originally branded as “Singapore’s First Low-floor Superbus”, this bus model was well-received for its comfortable interior and low engine hum.

A total of 51 buses were brought in with the Volgren bodywork. The last batch of buses (SBS9835A – SBS9849K) last operated on 7 April 2020, and were retired on 10 April 2020 after reaching its statutory lifespan of 17 years.

One last Volvo B10TL remains running on the road – SBS9889U. This bus was fitted with a prototype bodywork by PSV International / ComfortDelGro Engineering.

[Yamapi]

SBS9844Z in Hong Kong. A bus fan from HK bought this former SBS bus as collector's item

 

 

[Lethalstrike]

2 minutes ago, Yamapi said:

SBS9844Z in Hong Kong. A bus fan from HK bought this former SBS bus as collector's item

 

 

This really takes the definition of "bus otaku" to the next level, owning a double-decker as part of a private collection. 

[Kopites]

8 hours ago, Lethalstrike said:

This really takes the definition of "bus otaku" to the next level, owning a double-decker as part of a private collection. 

Still road worthy! Wow.

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8 hours ago, Yamapi said:

SBS9844Z in Hong Kong. A bus fan from HK bought this former SBS bus as collector's item

 

 

This bus fan bought a real bus for collector? Didnt know LTA is selling their retiree buses? Wonder how much it cost?

[Atrecord]

9 hours ago, Yamapi said:

SBS9844Z in Hong Kong. A bus fan from HK bought this former SBS bus as collector's item

 

 

wow... not to drive the protestors around for quick deployment hor 😆

[mersaylee]

1 hour ago, Kopites said:

Still road worthy! Wow.

It’s a Volvo (For Life) 

[Kopites]

1 hour ago, 13177 said:

This bus fan bought a real bus for collector? Didnt know LTA is selling their retiree buses? Wonder how much it cost?

Without coe?😆

[Yamapi]

2 hours ago, 13177 said:

This bus fan bought a real bus for collector? Didnt know LTA is selling their retiree buses? Wonder how much it cost?

I think most of our retired buses are sent for scrap unless there is a buyer

[Staff69]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2113313645478990&id=100004011264851

 

Something brewing 

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22 hours ago, Yamapi said:

I think most of our retired buses are sent for scrap unless there is a buyer

Dont think anyone would be interested to buy their retired buses lo. Lol.

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Interesting article on bus service prefixes and suffixes.

https://landtransportguru.net/bus-service-prefixes-and-suffixes/

[Yamapi]

A private preserved Singapore ex-SBS Transit Bus was on Road Test at Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier Bus Terminal on Friday.

 

https://mothership.sg/2020/10/retired-sbs-bus-hk-roads/

Edited October 4, 2020 by Yamapi

[Yamapi]

Bye Bye Euro 4 Scania. Retired after 15 years

Edited January 9, 2022 by Yamapi

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48 minutes ago, Yamapi said:

Bye Bye Euro 4 Scania. Retired after 15 years

How come this bus retired 15 years only? Thought public buses can operate until near 20 years? 🤔

Think not all this Scania bus will retired, maybe only those which bought in 2007.

Anyway, i hate to take this Scania bus, find this bus very jerky and uncomfortable to ride. Faster all these buses disappear from the road better. Lol.

[SiLangKia]

2 hours ago, Yamapi said:

Bye Bye Euro 4 Scania. Retired after 15 years

ehhh thought i just saw a couple of them on the road these few days, rmb being in the wrong lane and stuck behind one at a bus stop 😂