In Pictures: Hop on to Singapore's bus of the future
Two concept double-decker buses, with new features as USB charging ports, were unveiled at the first Bus Carnival on Friday (March 11). The roving carnival will be held at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from March 11-13; at the outdoor plaza at VivoCity from March 25-27; and at the HDB Hub at Toa Payoh from April 1-3. Here's a sneak peek:
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People queueing up for a tour of the new green bus at the Bus Carnival at Ngee Ann Civic Plaza on March 11, 2016.
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People queueing up for a tour of the new green bus at the Bus Carnival at Ngee Ann Civic Plaza on March 11, 2016.
ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG
The seats used by Bus B, one of the concept double-decker buses.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
The staircase on Bus B, one of the concept double-decker buses, features LED lights.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
A screen showing information on the bus route and upcoming stops aboard Bus B, one of the concept double-decker buses.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
USB charging ports on Bus B, one the concept double-decker buses.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
USB charging ports seen onboard Bus B, one of the concept double-decker buses.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
A sensor bus button on Bus B, one of the concept double-decker buses.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
A designated area for prams and wheelchairs onboard Bus B, one of the concept double-decker buses.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
Foldable chairs onboard Bus B, which can be locked and unlocked by the driver.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
The view of the upper deck on Bus B, one the concept double-decker buses.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
Priority seats onboard Bus A, one of the new concept double-decker buses.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
Bus B, one the concept double-decker buses, has a driver fatigue system.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
The upper deck of Bus A, one of the concept double-decker buses.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
The new priority seats design on Bus A, one of the concept double-decker buses.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
Visitors taking a look inside Bus A, one of the concept double-decker buses.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
