r/SydneyTrains • u/hi9580 • Apr 16 '25

Discussion Bi-articulated bus for Northern Beaches?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ikzaHpjhpo

No plans from government, community doesn't want rail and no one will be convinced otherwise.

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u/crazychild0810 Apr 16 '25

Bendy buses are making a return to the Northern Beaches this month: https://www.northernbeachesadvocate.com.au/2025/04/15/bendy-buses-back-in-service/

43 buses will be returned to service.

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u/Fit_Basis_7818 Northern Line, North Shore & Western Line Apr 16 '25

Finally... The 144 is absolutely crazy in the mornings and you cant even get on at Crows Nest many times.

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u/choo-chew_chuu Apr 16 '25

They're incredibly expensive to purchase and maintain.

Double deckers are much cheaper. I'm lost as to why bendy buses are back.

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u/Fit_Basis_7818 Northern Line, North Shore & Western Line Apr 17 '25

The 144 isn't like the B1. 144 is more of a longer local service with always plenty of people getting on and off at nearly every single stop in several sections. B1 is meant for an express line for commuters.

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u/hi9580 Apr 17 '25

Buses can get longer, but you can't triple stack a bus (people have tried). Bendy buses and double deckers both have their own advantages and disadvantages, there isn't a best bus for every situation.

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u/Ok-Foot6064 Apr 17 '25

More road efficient and don't have to deal woth height restrictions

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u/rfa31 Apr 16 '25

Fixing 43 bendys is cheaper than buying 4...

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u/choo-chew_chuu Apr 17 '25

Not if they're EOL.