As mentioned before, the lengthiness of Services 14, 51 & 67
are all thanks to route integrations here and there from the
past.
Now, we could bring back the "merged away" services then in
their old form if splitting were to occur.
Service
14
Initially a route between Bedok and Bukit Merah after 20 Jan
1991, it was rerouted and diverted to Clementi after an integration
with the old Service 92 on 23 May 1993, which resulted in its
lengthiness.
To undo the lengthiness, we could bring back the old Service 92,
but will a route running between Clementi and PLAB in the modern
age be considered long winding? Yes it would, and no one will
probably take the bus from Clementi all the way to PLAB anyway.
Thus, the proposed "old 92" will probably end at Marina Centre
instead in the modern age.
Service
51
Initially a route between Eunos and Labrador since initial
introduction, it was extended in the east to Hougang after an
integration with the old Service 54 on 12 Mar 1987, and later
extended in the west to Jurong East after an integration with the
old Service 192.
To undo the lengthiness, we could bring back both the old
Services 54 and 192. Since South Canal Rd Ter and Jurong Int were
both closed for good, a proposal of the old Service 192 will be
between Jurong East and New Bridge Rd. The question now lies in
whether the old Service 54 should be brought back as well as a
route between Hougang Central and Eunos, or just keep Service 51 as
Hougang Central to Labrador.
Service
61
Also mentioned before, the route length of Service 61 was
originally lengthy on its own without integrating with any bus
services. The easiest way to split will be like what carbikebus
mentioned, New Bridge Rd Ter once again. Since the terminal is
relocating soon, it's probably a good opportunity to implement the
split.
Service
67
The western leg between Choa Chu Kang and Little India is
probably the trickier part, as that is an original segment of
Service 67. However, the eastern part in Geylang, Eunos and Bedok,
as mentioned before, are attributed to an integration with the old
Service 4 on 23 May 1993. Current Service 21 also became lengthier
as a result, taking over the St. Michael's leg of the old Service
4.
To undo the lengthiness, will you want to impact both Services
21 and 67, or just Service 67? Allowing Service 67 go back to its
old way of taking the direct PIE route to Little India/Boon Keng is
probably a good tactic in competing with the upcoming DTL 3 in any
way and make it less winding. A win-win situation I believe. This
is in contrast to proposals by others to cut it back to Bedok,
which does not exactly solve the problem.
If the old Service 4 between Tampines Int and St. Michael's Ter
were to be reinstated or slightly altered and then implemented,
will it be long-winded?
Hi mr sbs7557R, just keep 14, 51, 61, 67 as they are currently
now. No need to return to the past. When introduce new bus services
from now onwards, no need plan long routes. Cheers. Thanks.