{Read} {PDF EPUB} ~download Reprisal - Volume 8 - Vengeance Rides the Bus by Sam Lang Welcome to the AZ LYRICS.AZ - Song Lyrics & Soundtracks! Lyrics AZ - One of the largest LYRICS website with daily updated new lyrics, artists & albums from A to Z. You can view A to Z lyrics by popularity: Top 50 Lyrics , Top 50 Albums and Top 50 Artists . TOP 20 Lyrics Albums. All lyrics are property and copyright of their owners. All lyrics provided for educational purposes and personal use only. Get the latest music news and happenings in POP, Rock, Indie, Hip Hop, Metal, EDM, and more at Music News by Lyrics.az. Lyrics are words that make up a song usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist. The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of expression. EUROPABUS: Romantic Road Coach 2015. From April to October 2015, the buses will connect the Romantic Road, Germany’s most famous and popular holiday route, with the international gateways of Frankfurt am Main and Munich. As there are no direct rail links, and only a few towns and villages can be reached by train, the bus with its ‘hop on – hop off’ concept, which is tried and tested across the world, offers the ideal way of organising one's own individual voyage of discovery along the Romantic Road. Daily from 10th April to 21st October 2015 the bus departs daily at 8 a.m. from Frankfurt and Füssen, and 10.30 a.m. from Munich and, according to the direction travelled, it first passes by the Prince Bishops’ Residence in Würzburg, goes along past the vineyards in the Tauber Valley, to Bad Mergentheim, Weikersheim and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. There is a break for lunch in the mediaeval town of Dinkelsbühl, followed by stops in Nördlingen and Augsburg before arriving in the Bavarian State Capital, Munich. From here, it carries on towards the world famous royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau with a photo stop at the Wieskirche church, which is one of UNESCO’s world heritage sites on the Romantic Road, together with the ‘Limes’ near to Dinkelsbühl and the former Prince Bishops’ Residence in Würzburg. Tickets can be reserved and paid for on the internet, travellers can take as many breaks in the journey as they wish and tickets are valid for 6 months. If requested, the Romantic Road sales office will also plan an individual trip with the Europabus, including both the journey and accommodation in the desired category, a programme of visits and any other wishes the customer may have. For active holidaymakers, there are also special cycling and hiking packages available, where luggage is transported and an emergency number supplied in case of problems. Information :Touring Tours & Travel GmbH - Incoming DivisionAm Römerhof 17D - 60486 Frankfurt am MainGermanyPhone: +49 69 719126- 261 Phone: +49 69 719126-268 Fax: +49 69 719126-156. Bound 4 Escape. Book Review & Giveaway: The Bus Ride by Joanie Chevalier. The Bus Ride: A Zany Busnapping Adventure. When Devon discovers his car stolen, he must find transportation to get to his destination before the deadline to get what’s rightfully his: the urn containing one-fifth of his deceased momma. He hops on Bus No. 255 and changes the course of the route. As the passengers’ personalities and needs emerge, they go from being strangers to a bonded family within hours as they fight for each other, and themselves… in more ways than one. Funny and sentimental, this story will grab your heart as you cheer everyone on Bus Route No. 255, maybe even the busnapper. Meet the passengers on Bus No. 255, an unlikely group of people who have no choice but to try to get along and survive when their bus gets busnapped. Meet Devon, who has a deadline he must meet, or risk losing what’s his; Doug, a dreamer of a better life, but first must face a sad truth; Frankie, a life full of loneliness, but unexpectedly becomes a hero; Gloria, a woman who finds validation in the most unexpected place; Autumn, a girl who desires a family, and a sense of belonging; Dave, a man seeking justice and equality, learns to love himself as he is; and the Garcia family, whose family ties brings them to the brink of danger. Follow these passengers as they each fulfill their destinies, together. My Review. I chose to read this book after receiving a free e-copy. All opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Doug drives a bus and works a lot of overtime to try to give his greedy wife the lifestyle she demands. When his bus is “busnapped” one day, he doesn’t really mind. Every person on the bus that day has issues of his or her own. I like how the reader learns about each person as the story unfolds. At the beginning of each chapter, the day and time are listed so that you know if it’s today on the bus or previously – usually yesterday or earlier today. By the end of the book, all of the characters have been developed, and even the busnapper is endearing. I found myself wanting the best for each person. The bus trip changes the lives of every passenger on the bus. Even though there is some danger and even though the people on the bus have big problems, the story is written in a lighthearted way which made it even more enjoyable. One of my favorite parts is the end when the outcome for each person is told. I definitely recommend The Bus Trip . About the Author. Joanie Chevalier is a multi-genre Indie Author; Founder & Editor of RAC Online Magazine: Promoting and Encouraging the Reader/Author Connection; and Founder of Our Indie Author Room FB Group, a place where writers in all stages of their career go to learn, inspire, and teach. Joanie loves the outdoors and nature, reading and supporting fellow indie authors. Her writing is a blend of everything she likes to read: suspense, horror, crime, psychological, non-fiction, and a good short story. She thinks her two Chihuahuas look adorable in sweaters. Social Media Links – Giveaway. *Terms and Conditions –Worldwide entries welcome. Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below. The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over. Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data. I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize. Why I Ride the Bus. What started out as a means to an end has evolved into an end itself -- an end for which I'm grateful. I ride the bus because it’s good for the environment. & it makes for a smaller carbon footprint. & it helps me afford my month-to-month rent. But truly none of that is it. I try to ride every day. Because it’s the slowest f-ing way. To get from point A. & slowness is good for me. Never ride the bus if you’re in a hurry. I ride because it gives me time to connect with me. It’s on the bus my mind wanders free. Indulging every thought I have, however unnecessary. Because finding time for the unnecessary is necessary. I ride the bus because it puts me beside. A stranger, a group of strangers, if just for one ride. We are people who live in circles so distant. That we may have no other commonality significant. & would never see one another’s face. If not for the bus, our one common space. It reminds me that we all coexist. A thought that’s too often too easily dismissed. I ride the bus because everything is moving too fast. & riding reminds me of our communal past. Where we leaned on our neighbor. & had faith in strangers. & saw health for all as a worthwhile labor. Before the Internet, cell phones, Facebook & Twitter. Diluted friendships to meaningless chatter. I’m happy I found the bus. & believe I’m privileged to ride. In the past three years without a car. Just the bus & my bike. I can only imagine how much of an impact it’s made. My work has benefitted as much as my soul. As each day I take time, am mindful, & appreciate people. Hi there! I’m sK and I love to share everything I learn. Elsewhere, I've created a bunch of social good projects that reach millions of people every year, been featured in TIME, the New York Times, the Atlantic, NatGeo, & other fancy places, and I've been living as a professional author / storyteller / comedian / activist person for about a decade. Here, I blog. Oh, and before you ask: yes, "Killerman n " is my real last name. (Sorry.) On this blog, I write essays for you (and me!) focusing on topics like (un)happiness, technology, creativity, & hummus. Uncopyrighted. All the stuff I've made here — the words I've written, the doodles/artwork I've posted, and the videos or other content I've cobbled together — (unless otherwise noted), is uncopyrighted: it's my gift to you and the commons. Follow me Anywhere. I don't use social media a lot, so the mailing list is your best bet, but if you insist: How to Ride. This guide shows you how to ride the bus in 5 easy steps. SamTrans Mobile App SamTrans Mobile , the official ticketing app from SamTrans, lets you buy tickets and plan trips on SamTrans and other Bay Area public transit systems (must purchase tickets separately for other systems). Just download the free app, register your debit/credit card in our secure system, and we’ll get you where you need to go. Other Things to Know Many SamTrans buses feature the latest safety and comfort advances in public transportation. All SamTrans buses are equipped with security cameras. Major intersections and transfer locations are automatically announced. The green SamTrans passenger shelters have solar-powered lighting. Key Destinations SamTrans is your ticket to work, malls, libraries, appointments and fun destinations. SamTrans makes daily trips from Palo Alto to downtown San Francisco and connects you to hundreds of other places throughout San Mateo County, including Caltrain and BART. Check out our Key Destinations site for a list of key locations served by SamTrans. Real Time SamTrans predictive departure time equipment installed at key transit centers displays when the next bus is coming. Trip Planners Use one of three available Trip Planners to find your way. Gearing up for 2021: Things to expect ahead of the Sembawang–Yishun Bus Package transition. Having secured the Sembawang–Yishun Bus Package along with a further extension of the Bulim Bus Package in a combined bid, the months leading up to September 2021 will be interesting times for Tower Transit as it gears up to take over SMRT’s bus operations in Woodlands, Sembawang and Yishun. This article will address some things to expect ahead of the handover, and potential developments over the months leading up to both transition dates. Tower Transit in 2021: At a glance. Contract Title PT217: Bus Contracting – Bulim and Sembawang-Yishun Bus Packages Awarded to: Tower Transit Singapore Bus Package Bulim Bus Package (Contract PT217B) Sembawang–Yishun Bus Package (Contract PT217A) Bus Depot Bulim Bus Depot Mandai Bus Depot Bus Interchanges / Terminals • Jurong East Bus Interchange • Bukit Batok Bus Interchange • Venture Drive Bus Interchange (Future) • Sembawang Bus Interchange • Yishun Bus Interchange • Lorong 1 Geylang Bus Terminal Bus Services 41, 49, 66, 77, 78, 79, 96, 97, 97e, 98/98M, 106, 143/143M, 173, 177, 183, 189, 282, 284, 285, 333, 334, 335, 653, 657, 941, 944, 945, 947 & 990 167, 167e, 169, 171, 656, 663, 825, 853/853M, 854, 854e, 855, 856, 857, 858, 859/859A/859B, 882, 883/883M, 963, 963e, 963R, 965, 966, 969, 980, 981, N1 & N2 Projected Fleet size 324 buses 409 buses Bus Fleet • Alexander Dennis Enviro500 • MAN A22 (Euro V) • MAN A95 (Euro 6) – 3-Door • Mercedes-Benz Citaro • Volvo B9TL (Wright) • Yutong E12 • Yutong E12DD • MAN A22 (Euro 6) • MAN A24 • MAN A95 (Euro 6) • Mercedes-Benz Citaro • Mercedes-Benz OC500LE • Volvo B5LH • More bus models TBC Commencement Date 29 May 2021 5 September 2021. Note: The actual commencement date for Bulim Bus Package was changed to 29 May 2021 with the takeover of Bus Service 944 by Tower Transit on that day. The press release by SeaLink Travel Group Limited, which wholly owns Tower Transit Singapore Pte Ltd, stated it was on 30 May 2021 back in September 2020. Takeover of new Mandai Bus Depot. Tower Transit will be the first operator to set up shop in the new Mandai Bus Depot, which was completed in 2019. The new depot, with a capacity of at least 550 buses, would be handed over to Tower Transit for outfitting in October 2020. As part of the awarded contract, Tower Transit has the option of implementing dual-depot arrangements for certain bus services (i.e. have buses deployed from both Mandai & Bulim Bus Depots) to save costs on dead mileage. SBS Transit also practices this for cost savings as part of their bid for the Bukit Merah Bus Package, where several long-distance bus services have buses launched from other bus depots under its negotiated contracts. In addition, some buses not part of the Bukit Merah Bus Package are garaged and launched from Ulu Pandan Bus Depot. SBS Transit Bukit Merah Bus Package arrangements (Click to expand) Bukit Merah Bus Package services – Ulu Pandan Depot (Full Control): • 95, 120, 121, 122, 123/123M, 131M, 160/160M, 170/170X, 195, 201, 272, 273, 400. Bukit Merah Bus Package services – Ulu Pandan Depot (Partial Control): • 5, 16/16M, 93 (shared with Bedok North Bus Depot) • 57, 131, 145 (shared with Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot) • 198 (shared with Soon Lee Bus Park) Non-Bukit Merah Bus Package services – Ulu Pandan Depot (Partial Control): • 10, 33, 65 (shared with Bedok North Bus Depot) • 80, 132, 151 (shared with Hougang Bus Depot) Takeover of Bus Interchanges. Following the loss of its bus operations in the Yishun and Sembawang region, both Yishun and Sembawang Interchanges will no longer be served by any SMRT bus route. Both bus interchanges will continue to host SBS Transit bus routes, in the form of twelve Seletar Bus Package services and Bus Service 117 respectively. Under tender requirements, Tower Transit will operate and maintain these facilities, including all equipment and systems provided therein, as well as provide bus service information at these locations. In particular, it remains to be seen if the Land Transport Authority / Tower Transit will modernize the largely ageing/temporary staff facilities at Lorong 1 Geylang. Transitioning of Bus Services. Drawing from the experience with the first two packages which involve operator changes, the LTA will transition services in the Sembawang- Yishun bus package in multiple tranches starting from 5 September 2021. With a smaller number of bus services and vehicles in each tranche, the bus operator will be able to better address any teething issues during the transition period. For comparison, the initial term for the Bulim Bus Package was transitioned over three tranches, and Loyang Bus Package over two tranches. Operator Changes for Bulim Bus Package: Service 944 – Operated by Tower Transit from 29 May 2021 Services 653 & 657 – Operated by Tower Transit from 31 May 2021. Reclassification of City Direct services. An updated list of bus services under both Bulim and Sembawang – Yishun Bus Packages released by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in their press release confirms the formal allocation of City Direct bus services to Public Transport Operator (PTO) control under the Bus Contracting Model. These services were initially operated by private bus operators to augment the resources of PTOs under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), and were gradually handed over to PTOs after their Private Bus Operator (PBO) contracts expire. Bulim Bus Package:

: Hume Avenue / Hillview Avenue ⇄ Marina Boulevard / Central Boulevard : Jurong West Avenue 1 ⇄ Marina Boulevard / Central Boulevard. Sembawang–Yishun Bus Package:

: Canberra Road ⇄ Shenton Way / Anson Road : Yishun Avenue 6 ⇄ Shenton Way / Anson Road. Reorganised Night Bus network. The inclusion of bus services N1 and N2 within the Sembawang – Yishun Bus Package bus service list hints at a likely reorganization of the Night Bus network in Singapore. Back in 2016, both NightRider NR1 & NR2 were part of the bus services announced under the Sembawang – Yishun Bus Package, operated by SMRT under a negotiated contract. Bus Redeployments. The awarding of the Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package would see several bus models being operated by Tower Transit Singapore for the first time, such as the Volvo B5LH hybrid bus, MAN A24 articulated bus, MAN A95 (Euro 6) double-deck bus, and the MAN A22 (Euro 6) single-deck bus. To facilitate driver training, Tower Transit is expected to lease some of these new bus models in the months leading up to the transition date in September 2021. This was also the case for previous bus packages. More bus models may be absorbed by Tower Transit in the future, and this article will be updated in due time. MAN A24. Owing to height restrictions within the basements of Changi Airport Terminals 1, 2 & 3, MAN A24 articulated buses are deployed on Bus Service 858 to meet LTA requirements for high-capacity buses. Among all bus services within the Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package, only Bus Service 858 mandates the use of articulated buses, making Tower Transit rather likely to absorb these buses. The first MAN A24 (SMB8015R) was leased to Tower Transit in March 2021 for staff training and familiarisation. This would be the first articulated bus operated by Tower Transit in Singapore. Volvo B5LH. Most (17) of the 25 Volvo B5LH buses currently leased to SMRT Buses are deployed on Service 859 / 859 / 859B which are part of the Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package. These buses are likely to remain allocated to Service 859 and its variants, making it likely for Tower Transit to absorb these buses. The first Volvo B5LH (SG3016Z) was leased to Tower Transit in March 2021 for staff training and familiarisation. Mercedes-Benz OC500LE. In March 2021, it emerged that Tower Transit would be taking over some Mercedes-Benz OC500LE buses from SMRT’s fleet, with the first unit (SMB9L) transferred to Tower Transit for staff training and familiarization. These OC500LE buses were registered between 2008-2009 and had already undergone mid-life refurbishment, thus granting them just 4-5 years left of their 17-year statutory lifespan. Previously, in early 2021, SMRT sought Expressions of Interest for the Sales of Mercedes OC500 Buses and Citaro Buses, raising the possibility that the operator sought to dispose of its excess buses early. As detailed in our article, following the loss of the Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package and assuming only Government-owned buses are transferred to Tower Transit, SMRT Buses would have been left with an excess of roughly 190 single deck buses come late 2021. The total number of buses to be transferred remains unknown at this point in time. MAN A22 (Euro 6) & MAN A95 (Euro 6) In March 2021, MAN A22 (Euro 6) & MAN A95 (Euro 6) buses were drawn from the LTA storage bus fleet and leased to Tower Transit in preparation for the commencement of operations in September 2021. BYD C6 (To Be Confirmed) Bus Service 825 operates a full fleet of electric BYD C6 midibuses. As of October 2020, SMRT Buses operates 4 of these buses solely for Bus Service 825, leased from BYD (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. To facilitate charging for the BYD C6 buses, charging stations were installed at Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot, where these buses are garaged. Should Tower Transit choose to take in these buses, charging stations might be installed at Mandai Bus Depot in order to consolidate bus operations at Mandai; otherwise, Tower Transit would have to seek alternative arrangements involving off-site charging of these buses. Bus Operations at AMDEP. Bus operations at SMRT’s Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot (AMDEP) will be significantly scaled-down after the transition to the Sembawang – Yishun Bus Package. Nearly all bus services are being transferred to Tower Transit—except Bus Service 110, City Direct 652 and City Direct 670 which are being operated on a negotiated contract basis. However, AMDEP is unlikely to close down in the near future, as SMRT Automotive Services’ maintenance facility (which services SMRT Taxis among other commercial vehicles) is also located at the depot. In addition, the fate of Yishun Temporary Bus Interchange remains unknown. The facility is used for the overnight parking of Ang Mo Kio Depot buses—no longer required after a shift to Mandai Depot. Similarly, Seletar Bus Depot is also used for the overnight parking of SMRT Ang Mo Kio Depot buses. Depot Open House. As with previous years, it was initially expected that an open house event will be hosted at Mandai Bus Depot in the months before September 2021. However, amid ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, no depot open house will be held this time. Previously hosted depot open house events are: Bulim Bus Depot: A Bulim Carnival Day Loyang Bus Depot: Go-Ahead Singapore Bus Carnival Seletar Bus Depot: Seletar Bus Depot Carnival Ulu Pandan Bus Depot: Ulu Pandan Bus Depot Carnival. Other initiatives. Other initiatives by Tower Transit include: Increasing paternity leave for its male employees to three weeks Installation of 360° camera systems in all its buses to help its Bus Captains stay safe on the roads Programmes to promote inclusivity at the Jurong East Bus Interchange Training all frontline staff in selected modules of the Level 1 WSQ Certificate in Service Excellence. Of particular interest is the expected installation of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) onboard all its buses. While newer buses have ADAS systems fitted as standard, individual bus operators have also progressively retrofitted such systems to older buses. The exact model of 360° camera system planned for installation remains unknown. However, one such 360° camera system (Surround View Camera System) was previously trialled on the 3-door MAN Lion’s City SD (SG4002G) and SBS3337K (Tower Transit Volvo B9TL). Reference. 40 thoughts on “ Gearing up for 2021: Things to expect ahead of the Sembawang–Yishun Bus Package transition ” AFAIK confirmed fleets Bulim MB Citaro B1/2/3 MAN A22 E5 B1/2 Yutong E12 ADL Enviro500 B1 Volvo B9TL B2/3/4 MAN A95 E6 three-door. Mandai MB Citaro B3(858) MB OC500LE B1/2 MAN A22 E5 B2/3 MAN A22 E6 B1/2 MAN A24 ADL Enviro500 B1/2 MAN A95 E5 B2/3 MAN A95 E6 B1 Volvo B9TL B4(TBC) I think taking in the BYD C6 is not optional but required. How is TTS going to operate service 825 without them? Exactly. I believe there are chargers installed in Mandai depot for that purpose and possible future intake of BYD buses (if they purchase more). I see, that’s good. I also hope the E12s from SMRT won’t transfer to TTS just for 944. Honestly it’s a waste deploying buses with charging ports on such short routes. They should stay with SMRT and go on another service. As for the Yutong buses, I think they can redeploy on either 66, 77, 106 or 143 those kind of long routes. I have a feeling the Yutong SD and DD buses in SMRT could be transferred to TTS Bulim but we’ll see how that plays out. True, they should go on longer routes. Right now all their deployments are short routes… Although I would find it unfair if SMRT will be forced to give up their Yutongs. Trust me,After a couple years of operation,TTS will send back a few A95 and Citaros back to storage.