Singapore Scania K-series

sbs transit scania k230ub euro iv



sbs transit euro v scania k230ub, 600 buses of type purchased

sbs transit operates 1 of largest fleet of scania k-series buses in world, total of 1,101 single-decker k230ubs , double-decker k310ud demonstrator.

the company made first purchase of 500 k230ubs @ cost of s$180 million in 2007, part of scheme replace of ageing fleet , compliance new euro iv emission standards set local authorities. single-decker buses wheelchair accessible , have 2 wheelchair bays each. fitted 6-speed zf automatic transmission, bodied gemilang coachwork of johor, malaysia modified scania licensed front.

in september 2008, sbs transit purchased 400 k230ubs @ cost of s$147 million, similar features first batch of 500. however, these buses had euro v eev engine standard, 1 wheelchair bay each in favor of seating.

sbs transit made last order 200 more k230ubs in august 2009 @ cost of s$72 million.

early withdrawal

sbs8900b caught in accident @ ayer rajah bus park on service 48 , deregistered , scrapped in 2013.

other operators

singapore ducktours has 9 scania k230ubs (3 under 2007, 4 under 2010 , 2 under 2011), configured open top double-decker buses bodywork chow corporation hippotours service.

singapore changi airport contracted woodlands transport service pte ltd operate 3 gemilang-bodied scania k230ub internal shuttle services (budget terminal >> terminal 2). upon withdrawal of shuttle services(due closure of budget terminal), these buses repainted sats gateway livery , used inside airport runway.

resorts world sentosa operates handful of kubs provide shuttle services hotel guests. these buses bodied sc auto in coach configuration.

comfortdelgro bus operates handful of sc auto-bodied k230ubs national university of singapore internal shuttle service.