SMRT Buses investigating after double-decker bus mounts kerb, strikes bollard in Boon Lay
All 15 passengers on board were not injured, and they alighted safely at Boon Lay Bus Interchange.
SMRT Buses is investigating an incident that occurred on Aug 3 near the Boon Lay Bus Interchange, where a double-decker bus mounted a kerb and struck a bollard. The bus, service 243G, was travelling towards the interchange when the driver missed a slip road, causing the vehicle to strike the bollard while attempting to make a 90-degree turn at a junction.
Video footage showed the left side of the bus mounted on the kerb, with the bollard lodged in one of the rear wheels. The bus captain attempted to reverse, dislodging the bollard, and all 15 passengers alighted safely at the interchange. SMRT Buses deputy managing director Vincent Gay stated that the company would review the matter and take appropriate action after concluding its investigation.
The incident highlights the importance of safety and the potential consequences of forming up incorrectly when turning. Drivers of heavy vehicles like buses face a fine of $200 and four demerit points for such an offence.
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