For the first time, SMRT Buses is bringing in 201 double-deckers, aimed at increasing bus capacity to ease crowdedness during peak hours, particularly on longer routes with high passenger loads.
The double-deckers make up a portion of 570 new buses the company has ordered — the largest fleet renewal and growth initiative by SMRT to date — re-affirming its commitment to offering commuters "the highest standards in safety, reliability, care and comfort."
The first batch of about 30 buses will be delivered to SMRT’s bus depots in June this year, while the rest of the fleet progressively introduced till end 2016.
In a press release, SMRT said that 218 of the buses are being introduced and funded under SMRT’s participation in the Land Transport Authority’s Bus Service Enhancement Programme.
“Expanding our existing fleet with ADL Double Deckers...will enable us to better address increasingly dynamic road conditions, and ensure enhanced capacity in handling increased ridership.", Mr. Benny Lim, senior vice president for SMRT Roads said.
Photo: SMRT
For the first time, SMRT Buses is bringing in 201 double-deckers, aimed at increasing bus capacity to ease crowdedness during peak hours, particularly on longer routes with high passenger loads.
The double-deckers make up a portion of 570 new buses the company has ordered — the largest fleet renewal and growth initiative by SMRT to date — re-affirming its commitment to offering commuters "the highest standards in safety, reliability, care and comfort."
The first batch of about 30 buses will be delivered to SMRT’s bus depots in June this year, while the rest of the fleet progressively introduced till end 2016.
In a press release, SMRT said that 218 of the buses are being introduced and funded under SMRT’s participation in the Land Transport Authority’s Bus Service Enhancement Programme.
“Expanding our existing fleet with ADL Double Deckers...will enable us to better address increasingly dynamic road conditions, and ensure enhanced capacity in handling increased ridership.", Mr. Benny Lim, senior vice president for SMRT Roads said.
Photo: SMRT