News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Buses

[peas_and_corn]

I hope they get rid of 559A... stupid route.

[monotonehell]

I hope they get rid of 559A... stupid route.

It's only a stupid route because it fills in the gaps they made when they took away the 550 and 552. People complained that they had to walk too far for the new 556 and 557 for over a year before they did something. As a filler route it does service some main route "remote" areas around Dernancourt. But yeah, I think they need to rethink what they've done, but not just get rid of it.

Or are you just talking about the "A" version?

[fabricator]

Here's a Scania bus from another country fitted with genuine guidewheels!:

Why is that funny?

Because its a photoshop job, or because the doors are on the wrong side !

[bm7500]

Is there actually any real news on the decision to purchase new O-Bahn Artics?

I'm aware that different models have been trialled but is there actually a standout sucessor at this stage? The government seems to be keeping this one very 'Secret Squirrel'.

[peas_and_corn]

I hope they get rid of 559A... stupid route.

It's only a stupid route because it fills in the gaps they made when they took away the 550 and 552. People complained that they had to walk too far for the new 556 and 557 for over a year before they did something. As a filler route it does service some main route "remote" areas around Dernancourt. But yeah, I think they need to rethink what they've done, but not just get rid of it.

Or are you just talking about the "A" version?

I'm talking about the 'A' version. The ordinary version goes past my house, 'A' doesn't. IIRC it was the 551 that went down that part of lower north east before, while the 550 and 552 serviced the area that the 'A' bus does. Ugh, if there is a different route, a different number is always helpful.

[The Scooter Guy]

Is there actually any real news on the decision to purchase new O-Bahn Artics?

I'm aware that different models have been trialled but is there actually a standout sucessor at this stage? The government seems to be keeping this one very 'Secret Squirrel'.

In fact, new O-Bahn artics are a little bit TOO EXPENSIVE! Test buses have been using special parts including tyres, suspension, guidewheels and even special weight distributors! If you look carefully on rigid buses, the weight of the engine reduces the front wheel's contact with the road and O-Bahn track!

[Xaragmata]

Not really part of the route shake-up, but one "i-Commute" bus started a trial today with free WiFi link, route & stop arrival information,
ABC news feed etc...

Internet commuter bus to be trialled in Adelaide
26/08/2009 4:19:00 PM
Australia's first commuter bus that allows passengers to surf the internet has been launched in Adelaide.

The i-Commute bus, which will be trialled over the next six months, also offers free gaming programs, real-time transport
information and news provided on two LCD screens.
[...]
Full article at The Independent Weekly - http://www.independentweekly.com.au/

Also, IT Wire - http://www.itwire.com/content/view/27233/53/

[It is based on transSpot's GPS real-time passenger information system, which displays the estimated time of arrival at the
next stop, ABC news feeds, community information, and location-based advertising.]

[Norman]

Is there actually any real news on the decision to purchase new O-Bahn Artics?

There was a news story a few weeks ago stating that 70 new Scania artics have been purchased for the O-Bahn. They should be coming into service soon-ish.

[AtD]

70? Is that a typo? Not 10?

Impressed.

[Norman]

70? Is that a typo? Not 10?

Impressed.

Yep, 70 new artics, 50 as replacements for the old Mercs, and 20 extra ones.

[The Scooter Guy]

70? Is that a typo? Not 10?

Impressed.

Yep, 70 new artics, 50 as replacements for the old Mercs, and 20 extra ones.

Looking forward to the new Scanias too!
One of the Mercs was burned to a crisp last year! Possibly due to engine oil of incorrect grade!
Will the new artics look similar to the one below? (Image courtesy of Dave C)

[bm7500]

70? Is that a typo? Not 10?

Impressed.

Yep, 70 new artics, 50 as replacements for the old Mercs, and 20 extra ones.

Looking forward to the new Scanias too!

Will the new artics look similar to the one below? (Image courtesy of Dave C)

I hope these are the new O-Bahn Artic's they look good. I thought that there was a rumor that they were underpowered and could only reach 90Km/h on the track?

[Norman]

Yes, that's the bus they will use.

[Pat28]

Um , who is running this ICommute bus and where does it go etc etc? Would be very interesting to see what it does, so more info please. Quick google produced another article from AdelaideNow (pretty much the same as IWire)

[AG]

The ICommute bus is being operated by SouthLink. Don't know which runs it is doing though.