Originally posted by Simply.90:I have no intention of joining this debate or war whatsoever, but some things you have said are at best nit-picking, or simply ridiculous.
IIRC Sv 184 and Sv 963's fleet have pretty much remained the same except for those BSEP rigids and the period when:
- 184 went from KJ to WL which saw some bendies disappearing (seems to always happen when services get handed to WL huh?)
- 963 almost had its bendy fleet suffered the same fate as Sv 61.
I don't think these really count as visible improvements.
If you are describing things as being "on/off", then for the love of god I really have to pray very hard daily that the starter is kind enough to always deploy bendy on the slot that I take.
For the last part on frequency, increase in fleet size would always result in better frequencies, but as we all know that's theoretical in nature due to road conditions etc.
However, with more DDs in the fleet, even when frequencies happen to get badly distorted resulting in a build-up of passengers at a certain bus stop, the DDs that arrive have a higher chance to clear the bus stop and at least passengers can board and continue their journey. This buffer makes a hell lot of difference. Can't say so for SMRT services (Sv 857 anyone?).
For the first part, I'm sure BusAnalyser can furnish you with the information.
The complain about Sv 88 is the real nit-picking part. So what having an SD appearing? If I'm not mistaken that usually occurs on weekends when the loading is less brutal. Heck, even when the loading is high I'm sure the KUB can take a little bit of punishment.
Lastly, to be honest, nobody (at least 2601) intends to sound condescending or dismiss ideas/thoughts/explanations provided by you but clearly they must be well thought-out, logical and substantiated. As a young person, I guess it helps a lot if you give a moment of thought when you reply to posts and craft your responses in more proper sentences and language.
Well, 忠言终究逆耳，you can either take what I have written so far as bullcrap or you could actually find some use in it. I hoped I have sounded reasonable thus far.
I don't really share the same view about the DDs part. Yes I agree that the DD gets to clear off the load more, BUT if you see 161, after getting full fleet DD, it's still didn't perform to expectation like 168 does. You'll get delayed departure from the driver, further more, the interval isn't like 168. I don't mind waiting longer for bunch ups, but seriously svc161(and some others) are like some of the SMRT services.
How can it really prove to me fully that DDs are better? The interchange is known to filled the bus to at least 90% or more, why isn't it improve then? By right, all buses won't be packed to the door during peak, after leaving Wdl Int, even a Citaro(168) does it.
"Increased in fleet size =/= better frequencies" doesn't apply to all service, some of the services is just adding more buses to join the jam[Usually didn't see bunches, and first 1-2 ones are full].
For 963/184 part, it only happen on and off. By saying on and off, it really means that it's not so consistant already. And indeed, their frequency during peak hours is more like normal frequencies during off peak. I'm not sure if it's lack of buses or what, but I'm sure at least some buses come in bunches.
88 - I'm just abit irritated by the SDs appearance. No bunches somemore and the bus is somewhat full when I last board it.