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11-4 pax from Lor 1,Stadium 3 alight then 1 last Stadium stop 7 pax,Sims before terminal 1 boarding all the way to Lor 1Ooh la la...

array88 SG

NOTE: The following was done on Saturday, 19 Dec.

array88 SG

NOTE: The following was done on Sunday, 20 Dec.

Loading and timing on 117 (SBS3501C)

(14:32) Sembawang Int - 9
(14:34) Sembawang Dr - [+2] 11
(14:35) Sembawang Way - [+1] 12
(14:37) Canberra Link - [-3] 9
(14:41) Yishun Ave 2 - [+1] 10, [-1] 9, [-1] 8, [+5] 13 (Yishun MRT, 14:47), [+2] 15, 15, [-1+7] 21 (Khatib MRT, 14:52), [+2] 23
(14:53) Yishun Ave 1 - 23, 23, [-2] 21, [-1] 20, 20, 20, 20
(BC drove very slowly along Seletar West Link)
(15:08) Seletar Aerospace Dr - 20, 20, 20, 20
(15:12) Piccadilly - 20
(15:15) Jln Kayu - 20
(BC again drove very slowly along TPE)
(15:20) Punggol Way - 20, [-2+1] 19
(15:24) Punggol Ctrl - 19
(15:26) Punggol Temp Int - [-19] 0

- 54 min from Sembawang to Punggol

- 39 min from Yishun MRT to Punggol

- 34 min from Khatib MRT to Punggol

- Peak loading on first day = 23 pax. I guess it's because there is already demand between Yishun/Khatib and Punggol (established by 85).

array88 SG

NOTE: The following was done on Sunday, 20 Dec.

Loading and timing on 118 (SBS3890D)

(16:18) Punggol Temp Int - [+3] 3
(16:20) Punggol Ctrl - [+1] 4
(16:21) Punggol Way - 4, 4
(16:26) TPE - [+4] 8
(16:33) Tampines Ave 10 - 8, 8, [+1] 9, 9, 9
(16:38) Tampines Ave 8 - 9, 9
(16:41) Tampines Ave 1 - [-1] 8, 8, 8, [-1+1] 8
(16:49) Simei Ave - [-2] 6, 6, 6
(16:53) Xilin Ave - 6
(16:54) Changi South Ave 1 - 6
(16:55) Changi South Ave 2 - [-3] 3
(16:56) Changi Business Pk Ctrl 1 - [-2] 1
(17:00) Changi Business Pk Ter - [-1] 0

- 42 min from Punggol to CBP Ter

- 25 min from Punggol to Temasek Poly

- Free rides on 20 Dec (47 and 117 didn't have free rides)

- I actually expected higher loading even though it's just the first day of operation, as I thought there would be people taking 118 from Punggol to IKEA. But good enough...

- Later during that day, I observed there we already people taking 20/47/118 from the Changi City Point bus stop. Maybe soon we can expect Punggol and Tampines West residents taking 118 to Changi City Point for shopping.

array88 SG

Was on 858 towards CGA and observed at least 12 pax alighting at Yishun Comm Hosp bus stop at 12.21pm. To those who were suggesting 858 to skip the bus stop without any replacements, think twice.

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(The following was done today, 21 Dec)

array88 SG

Loading on 140 (SBS6528G) from Boon Keng to Kallang

(18:35) Serangoon Rd - [-9+20] 32 (Boon Keng MRT, 18:35)
(18:36) St George's Rd - [-11+1] 22
(18:37) St Wilfred Rd - [-7+1] 16
(18:38) St George's Rd - [-2] 14
(18:40) Serangoon Rd - [-2+2] 14, [+1] 15
(18:45) Bendemeer Rd - [-2+7] 20
(18:46) Geylang Bahru - [-10+3] 13, [+3] 16
(18:50) Upp Boon Keng Rd - [-2+1] 15, [-4] 11
(18:52) Lor 1 Geylang - [-11] 0 (Kallang MRT, 18:52)

- 140's PM peak loading seems not so strong as AM peak (which Mr BusAnalyzer posted several months ago). Maybe because of the timing?

- PM peak's loading mainly comes from Boon Keng MRT to St George's estate, and some demand to Geylang Bahru (where 140 is the only service from Boon Keng MRT to the bus stop)

Loading on 985 (SMB2E) from Kallang to Whitley Rd

(19:02) Lor 1 Geylang - [+29] 33 (Kallang MRT, 19:02)
(19:04) Boon Keng Rd - [-1+9] 41, [-6+2] 37
(19:11) Serangoon Rd - [-20+12] 29 (Boon Keng MRT, 19:11), 29, [-3+1] 27, 27
(19:15) Jln Toa Payoh - [-1+10] 36, [-9+2] 29, [-2+3] 30
(19:24) Whitley Rd - [+3] 33

- Ridiculously, most pax use 985 from Kallang to Boon Keng MRT??

dupdup77 SG

NOTE: The following was done on Sunday, 20 Dec.

Loading and timing on 117 (SBS3501C)

- 54 min from Sembawang to Punggol

- 39 min from Yishun MRT to Punggol

- 34 min from Khatib MRT to Punggol

- Peak loading on first day = 23 pax. I guess it's because there is already demand between Yishun/Khatib and Punggol (established by 85).

Hi mr array88, so taking Sbs 117 from yishun mrt to seletar aerospace drive is 21min. Yes about there. Mine is 19-19.5 min. Maybe because mine is in early morning. Cheers. Thanks.

dupdup77 SG

NOTE: The following was done on Sunday, 20 Dec.

Loading and timing on 118 (SBS3890D)

- 42 min from Punggol to CBP Ter

- 25 min from Punggol to Temasek Poly

- Free rides on 20 Dec (47 and 117 didn't have free rides)

- I actually expected higher loading even though it's just the first day of operation, as I thought there would be people taking 118 from Punggol to IKEA. But good enough...

Hi mr array88, yes my full journey is 44 min. About same. I also have free rides on Sbs 118 but I think it was attributed to the fare card scanner not yet computerized for Sbs 118. Not that they want to give free rides. Cheers. Thanks.

SBS2652G SG

free due to IDFC programming error. arnd 2pm fully charging fares alr

array88 SG

free due to IDFC programming error. arnd 2pm fully charging fares alr

Apparently the error was still not fixed by the time I took 118 (4.18pm)...

I wonder why they stopped giving free rides on 1st day of service. It was a good method of publicity and worked quite well for the previous BSEP services.

sgxiaobusguy SG

Loading on 140 (SBS6528G) from Boon Keng to Kallang

- 140's PM peak loading seems not so strong as AM peak (which Mr BusAnalyzer posted several months ago). Maybe because of the timing?

- PM peak's loading mainly comes from Boon Keng MRT to St George's estate, and some demand to Geylang Bahru (where 140 is the only service from Boon Keng MRT to the bus stop)

Loading on 985 (SMB2E) from Kallang to Whitley Rd

- Ridiculously, most pax use 985 from Kallang to Boon Keng MRT??

Hi mr. array88,

Staying at the kallang area, during PM peak, I often notice 140 with a reasonable loading which I believe are passengers who travel from kallang mrt to geylang bahru/bendemeer road. Sometimes the loading could be affected by 26/853 that come earlier, I guess for most part of its route 140 serves as a substitute except for the st georges portion :) and I guess residents would rather take 31/985 to boon keng and walk/or transfer to another 140 since it takes quite a big round before 140 reaches st georges from kallang mrt!

On the flipside, bus 175 has pretty poor loading from kallang area until the kallang bahru industrial area, I guess also owing to its pretty bad frequency (sometimes the wait can go up to 25 minutes which is very frustrating)

As for 985, many kallang residents/industrial estate residents take it to commute from kallang mrt to boon keng area alongside with 31; hence it is also an issue of which one comes first. Of course, 985 will provide the passengers with seats since it originates from lor 1 geylang terminal!

SBS2652G SG

Apparently the error was still not fixed by the time I took 118 (4.18pm)...

I wonder why they stopped giving free rides on 1st day of service. It was a good method of publicity and worked quite well for the previous BSEP services.

depends on the timing the bus goes back to depot for reprogramming

BusAnalayzer SG

1) It is quite good already as currently it is the holidays and not many ppl are at work

2) It will help ease the loading at Opp Yishun Sapphire bus stop for Svc 169 as by the time the bus reach that bus stop, it has already been full to the door.

3) Maybe you all should check out the AM Peak and the PM Peak hours loading. On the way to work, I saw one Citaro towards Yishun MRT empty and there are two DDs at Sembawang Int.

So just wait till the new school term and new year comes. Then you all can make judgement. Same goes to Svc 118. The loading for TP should increase and makes travelling to TP easier...

Please don't reply to the wrong person when you post a supporting message or at least start with "I agree with you" otherwise it reads weird, as your message is directed at me, and I am supporting what you are saying.

BusAnalayzer SG

Was on 858 towards CGA and observed at least 12 pax alighting at Yishun Comm Hosp bus stop at 12.21pm. To those who were suggesting 858 to skip the bus stop without any replacements, think twice.

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(The following was done today, 21 Dec)

I think important to note the timings of the bus in front as well through iris or other mobile app. For long routes, suddenly you might see loading drop and that could be because the gap with bus in front has reduced.

So there could be a 147 right in front with 02-03 min lead time. 147 peak frequency today is at 06-08 mins originating from Clementi during PM peak - so this easily can lead to bunching.

I noted your loading bet Jalan Bukit Merah to Outram is quite poor or rather not typical 147. My guess here again is that there is 147 few minutes ahead or 197 right in front, otherwise 147 does get 60-80 pax easily in this sector during that time.

Loading again picks up at Serangoon MRT where those heading to HG Ave 8 take it from Upp Serangoon Rd stop and you have bus got 60-80 pax easily (again given that it doesn't bunch up).

SBS 9256 X SG

So there could be a 147 right in front with 02-03 min lead time. 147 peak frequency today is at 06-08 mins originating from Clementi during PM peak - so this easily can lead to bunching.

Loading again picks up at Serangoon MRT where those heading to HG Ave 8 take it from Upp Serangoon Rd stop and you have bus got 60-80 pax easily (again given that it doesn't bunch up).

If i remember correctly, Svc 147 likes to bunch around also along the Little India area... and like what you mention, the stretch of Upp Serangoon Rd (S'goon MRT) to Serangoon Central, Yio Chu Kang Rd, Hougang Ave 8 there are many passengers boarding the bus... I still wish that the Hougang South Interchange was not closed and then the feeders (Like Svc 322, Svc 328) will ease the loading...

proudtobeme SG

i take sv 20 at 4.55pm from my residence. got new dd.

tamp av 2 (22, 20)

simei rd (19)

simei st 1 (18, 16, 16)

simei st 3 (21)

simei st 4 (18, 17)

simei rd (16)

changi sth 1 (14, 9, 4, 20, 34)

changi sth 4 (55)

cbp central (63 - 6 peop alight to transfer i think)

stan chart / opp citibank (78)

changi sth 2 (88, 92)

changi sth 1 (94)

most peop come from changi industrial estate than business park. i think coz of timing.

i think more dd on sv 20. i spot 5.

proudtobeme SG

i unlucky did not spot even 47 or 118 during my travel.

Paingois SG

sgxiaobusguy SG

Hi Mr. SBS 9256 X,

But I thought there is service 112 that links the commuters from Kovan MRT to Hougang Avenue 8 actually? I would actually attribute the high loading from S'goon to Hougang Ave 8 area to the lack of options for residents in the first place..which was there before Services 322/328 were withdrawn..haha. Plus S'goon is like more centralized + more amenities than Kovan MRT I guess. :)

BusAnalayzer SG

Hi Mr. SBS 9256 X,

It is also CCL that contributes to the loading. If I am living along HG Ave 8, I rather take 147 to Serangoon to transfer than take 112/165 to Kovan/HG MRT.

Also if I have to take NEL, I can decide on which comes first - 112 or 147. More often that not 147 will come first due to frequency. On way back home, if I need to get some errands done, I alight at NEX and take 147 than alight at Kovan and wait for 112.

SBS5010P SG

Loading on Sv 35 (1st bus from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal towards Bedok, 0629hrs) PEAK

SD, SCANIA K230UB -

Tanah Merah Ferry Rd

Tanah Merah Ferry Ter

Boarding - 32 (Alot of foreign workers taking this bus svc early in the morning). Some waited at the bus stop since 0600hrs.

Alighted - 5

Xilin Ave

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