I dont prefer it either.858 is more to dead mileage issue..Wldep
off service to CGA is quite a distance.969 is still okay in my
opinion consider the number of A95s SMRT will received
progressively.169,963,965 & 966 is better stay put with
Wldep.
858 is more of timing issue and the CGA crowd.
If I pull 3-4 of the 858 buses within the 2145-2230 timeband the
CGA crowd will get pissed off and complain why there is no bus
after 2200 (I'm not sure if normal retail hours apply at CGA) and
as a result miss their bus home and taking a cab ($30 at most,
airport and midnight charge) can cost nearly half of their
allowance and who on earth would want to do that?
Don't forget some downroutes are best started from WL because
it's much nearer, Like downroutes starting from Sembawang Int, Blk
923 Yishun Central etc