906 diesel buses set to undergo mid-life refurbishment from first quarter 2027: LTA
A total of 906 diesel buses will undergo refurbishments after spending about 10 years on the road.That will help to fix wear and tear and keep the buses running safely and reliably, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a statement on Monday (Oct 19).According to LTA, the works will involve 353 single-deck buses — 100 MAN A22 and 252 Mercedes-Benz Citaro 0530 buses; 553 double-deck buses — 63 MAN A95 and 490 Volvo B9TL buses.Passenger and driver seats; floor coverings; door system components; sealants of windows and windscreen; step and staircase trims; and, battery cable and mastery relay will either be refreshed or replaced. The refurbishment contract was awarded to Wah Sheng Motor Supply and will begin in the first quarter of 2027, continuing through till 2030.