Bus Preservation is a common practice in many countries around the world. It's the least we can do to pay tribute to these magnificent workhorses that have served us for decades. But what about in Singapore? Watch on to find out more...
3 Aug 2020 Update
In the video I mentioned that SBS9168S, a Leyland Olympian in the UK was the sole Singapore bus preserved in original condition for its heritage value. Now, SBS9844Z, a Volvo Super Olympian Volgren has been preserved as well in Hong Kong, bringing the grand total of properly preserved Singapore buses to 2, both overseas.
5 December 2020 Update
Another Volvo Super Olympian Volgren, SBS9817C has been "preserved" locally in a school for children with special needs. The bus is registered under the LTA's Deregistered Vehicle Keeping Scheme and cannot be driven. Yet another example of a bus being preserved for practical rather than heritage purposes. It's better than being scrapped though!
In addition to that, TIB1238H, a Mercedes Benz O405G Hispano Habit Bendy Bus has also been registered under the Deregistered Vehicle Keeping Scheme and currently is parking inside Woodlands depot in a drivable condition. Could that be the first and only bus preserved in Singapore for it's heritage value?
15 May 2021 Update
A Volvo B10BLE Volgren, SBS2989K has been "preserved" at Tan Tock Seng Hospital under the same Deregistered Vehicle Keeping Scheme for patient rehabilitation purposes. The bus cannot be driven, the keeping is still not for heritage purposes, and there is no news about TIB1238H's fate.
28 August 2022 Update
20 Scania K230UBs have been seleted and modified to become accomodation rooms at a "bus resort" at Changi Village. Most of the familiar interior features have been removed and the exterior is largely unrecognisable, and they cannot be driven.
24 July 2023 Update
A Volvo B9TL CDGE, SBS7376X has been "preserved" at ITE College West as a training classroom. It has been heavily modified and doesn't resemble it's original condition. And no, it cannot be driven.
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