Mercedes-Benz O405G (Hispano Mk I) - SMRT Buses Service 188

The Mercedes-Benz O405G is the first model of articulated buses (branded as bendy buses at time of its introduction) in Singapore. It is still in its original condition other than the seat covers which have been replaced with a darker shade. All of them in TIBS fleet (later SMRT Buses) were bodied by Hispano Carrocera, bearing a design that is similar to the existing O405 fleet that was brought in earlier. They powered by by the turbocharged and intercooled Mercedes Benz OM447hLA engine (11,967cc) that is Euro I compliant, and fitted with 4-speed ZF 4HP 590 automatic. Underfloor air-conditioning was supplied by Konvekta, and flip-dot EDS was from Hanover Displays. With a rear-mounted engine, this makes all O405Gs and hence all TIBS bendy buses to be of the pusher configuration. Trans Island Bus Services (TIBS) purchased the O405G model extensively as they offered very good capacity, but new purchases has since been curtailed by LTA due to space constrains at the newer Integrated Transport Hubs (ITH). Some of these buses have a few seats at the front removed for standing space, but this one has been left alone. SGBuses.com Photo Gallery : http://www.sgbuses.com/v/smb/mbo405g-... http://www.sgbuses.com/index.php?/tag...