Two SMRT buses collided in Woodlands on Monday morning, resulting in one of the bus drivers getting injured, reported Channel NewsAsia.
The two off-service buses, services 178 and 857, were heading back to Woodlands Depot at Woodlands Industrial Park when they got into an accident along Woodlands Avenue 9, opposite Block 876, said the broadcaster.
As the buses were off service, no passengers were on board at the time of the incident.
SMRT told CNA that its Bus Operation Control Centre was immediately alerted to the incident.
The bus collision is the latest incident involving SMRT buses.
Just last month, a woman fell into a coma after falling down in an SMRT bus after the bus driver had suddenly jammed the bus brakes, causing her to fall.
During December’s train breakdowns, there was also reports that SMRT ferry service bus drivers lost their way.
Complaints & articles of buses in the Media: 2012/2013
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Bus halted and passengers forced to alight because of quarrel between commuters
A quarrel that broke out on this bus saw a female commuter call the police to complain about a pair of teens she believes had insulted her. The incident caused the driver to halt the vehicle, forcing passengers to disembark and wait for the next bus.
STOMPer Darren, a commuter on board the bus at the time, related the incident:
"A small dispute onboard this packed bus 74 caused all the passengers to alight yesterday (Jan 6) at 7pm. The bus was eventually halted on Bukit Timah road for ten minutes.
"The quarrel was between a woman (using her phone in the picture), two teens and the foreign bus captain.
"The bus was packed, so the driver asked the commuters to move to the back of the bus. The woman could not understand what the driver was saying, so asked the two teens to help her translate.
"The teens spoke Mandarin amongst themselves and laughed, causing her to believe they had insulted her, so she shouted at them to 'shut up', and ended up calling the police on them.
"I'm not entirely sure what the conversation was about, but it seemed like a language miscommunication as the bus captain could not understand English, so the teen tried to translate and somehow ended up causing a dispute which eventually involved the police.
"This caused the bus to pull over at a bus stop and everyone had to alight to catch another bus.
"This behaviour is just plain selfish, to fight over such a small matter. Everyone on the bus was simply pissed off because they were tired, wanted to go home, and they were standing shoulder-to-shoulder in the bus.
"Eventually I just took the next bus and left."
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is he the Darren we know? :o
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kids again...
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is the BC even allowed to do tt?
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Hmm, PRC BC in action?
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Two SMRT buses collided on Monday morning. (Yahoo! file photo)
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Why is SBS bus allowed to park in HDB carpark, taking up multiple lots?
STOMper IAmBlackMan noticed that this SBS bus was parked in an HDB carpark at Bedok, taking up multiple lots
"I noticed this SBS parked at a carpark in Bedok.
"I wonder if buses are allowed to be driven into HDB carparks as it seems dangerous?
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any curry chicken at a nearby void deck?Originally posted by sexy girls:Why is SBS bus allowed to park in HDB carpark, taking up multiple lots?
STOMper IAmBlackMan noticed that this SBS bus was parked in an HDB carpark at Bedok, taking up multiple lots
"I noticed this SBS parked at a carpark in Bedok.
"I wonder if buses are allowed to be driven into HDB carparks as it seems dangerous?
"The bus even took up multiple parking lots!
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Originally posted by service_238:
any curry chicken at a nearby void deck?
either that or dead body in a casket. That idiot should have opened his eyes bigger.BTW is that Block 609 Bedok Reservoir?
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Originally posted by iveco:
either that or dead body in a casket. That idiot should have opened his eyes bigger.BTW is that Block 609 Bedok Reservoir?
Haha thats why exactly.Stupid kiasu people.
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Bus 143 captain has to cope without power steering and worn out brakes
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Originally posted by QX179R:
there is a wright in this pic that belongs to my friend. i hope u can take this down.
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Originally posted by AEW5001:
there is a wright in this pic that belongs to my friend. i hope u can take this down.
I think you've have contacted the wrong person, kindly contact STOMP directly..
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Originally posted by QX179R:
I think you've have contacted the wrong person, kindly contact STOMP directly..
at least pls delete e link, thanks. -
Originally posted by AEW5001:
at least pls delete e link, thanks.there'll still be others posting at fb anyway..
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Originally posted by AEW5001:
there is a wright in this pic that belongs to my friend. i hope u can take this down.
photos used was with prior permission from its owner.
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Bus captain turns right despite not being on proper lane for turning
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Tight spaces in between bus seats can pose problem for commuters with long legs
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Originally posted by QX179R:Bus captain turns right despite not being on proper lane for turning
Must be Sv 107
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Two buses and one lorry pile up in accident along Ubi Avenue 2
SBS 5227G
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Originally posted by sbst275:
Must be Sv 107
SLBP bus now.. -
Bus driver filters across 4 lanes in one reckless motion
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So irresponsible: Bus floor covered with litter
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Originally posted by QX179R:Bus driver filters across 4 lanes in one reckless motion
SBS8539L(AMDEP 130)