151 on double deck

A few days ago I received an email from the university saying that SBS Transit now has double decker buses running service 151. I couldn't quite believe it until I saw one on the way to campus yesterday, and sat inside one on my way back. Sitting is believing.

On my way to school I was in the single deck Scania K230UB, with a friend from NUS Civil Engineering who specializes in transportation. Then we saw a double decker 151 Volvo B9TL overtake our bus. That sure opened my eyes. So I was doubting if the double decker can make the turn at Yusof Ishak House's tight roundabout, or negotiate the slope, or go past Engin Bridge... centripetal acceleration, centre of gravity, torque... I was stupid enough to doubt the mean machine (if not the planners).

My lesson ended at 6pm, somewhat the peak hour. If the K230's lack of seats in the design is a pain in the arse, then B9TL will give you some comfort. The joy of looking at pretty girls sitting opposite you at the lower deck, is simply irreplaceable.