Bike on bus
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i saw the other day on TV a guy bring a bike (folded) into the bus. is this allow? that look like a good idea- to save walking longlongway to bus station under the sun
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I dont think so lah, later SBS will announce not bike on bus
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yes that's the extended trial from LTA..
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Originally posted by QX179R:
yes that's the extended trial from LTA..
So any information, what is the standard size or load or requirement to take a bike on the bus? -
you can visit LTA website, I think they got state it in their press release..
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hey not easy to find le: folded size limits: 114cm X64cm X36cm
There are many other rules as well, all here:
http://www.lta.gov.sg/images/News%20Release-Foldable%20bike%20trial%20extension%20Annex.pdf
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yes we know..
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Foldable bicycles now allowed on buses during weekdays
SINGAPORE: Foldable bicycles are now allowed onboard buses even on weekdays, but not during rush hour.
The test move by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will assess if bus operation will be affected.
Before this, commuters could only bring foldable bicycles onto buses on weekends and public holidays.
But from Monday, commuters can do so during off-peak hours on weekdays as well - Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm, and from 7.30pm to end of bus services.
Cyclists welcome the move but said it takes understanding from both cyclists and non-cyclists to for it to work.
Said cyclist Francis Chu: "If the government allows foldable (bicycles) to be accessed by the public transport during the peak period, it may create some tension between the normal passenger and people who are carrying a foldable bike. Of course, it takes both sides, understanding from both sides to make it possible."
Said Steven Lim, a bicycle shop owner: "(Vehicles on the roads) are giving more ways, more space to the cyclists, even when they are passing, cutting us.
“They would horn before they overtake us, or they would slow their speed. But there are much improvement needed, especially with the private cars and coaches. We need to educate and co-exist and give more space to the cyclist."
Lim said his bicycle shop, which was set up in 2006, has seen sales of foldable bikes double since LTA introduced the bike trial in May.
He now sells an average of 50 foldable bicycles per month, mostly to retirees and young families.
He said most of the customers use the bicycles for leisure, as the hours permitted for use on buses are confined to off-peak hours.
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if i had a foldable bike,i just bring on bus then alight then very fast then reach destination liao.
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sadly only applicable on weekends & phs.
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extended posters on bus liao......
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Originally posted by SBS9888Y:
sadly only applicable on weekends & phs.
Can do it on weekday liao..
Time for u to read more newsapaper.
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For info
elsewhere.....
Bikes are fully allowed on Canadian n Australia buses. u can use the racks at front of bus to hold ur bike while u sit the bus services.
Also trains in Europe mostly allow foldabe bikes in. Look out for the bicycle blue sticker 9same size as Wheelchair sicker) on trains.
ZYX
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I checked out the price of the LTA-approved foldable bike. It costs at least $250.
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I don't like to ride on foldable bikes. :(
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Originally posted by ^tamago^:
I don’t like to ride on foldable bikes.
foldable bikes like very unsteady like that eh??
adn it doesnt look cool at all XD -
I guess the designs seem to catch up with the middle-aged folks instead.
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Originally posted by lianamaster:
I guess the designs seem to catch up with the middle-aged folks instead.
hahahs!!!those old but not old young but not young ones ^.^