One possible reason why 983 is introduced now in its present
form is to maintain the connection between the schools at CCK Ave 4
(Concord Pri & Bt Panjang govt high) and the existing flats at
Ave 5. Also, there could be plans for it to be extended via Ave 7,
Keat Hong Link and/or CCK Grove, new roads in the area that are not
ready yet. It will likely run at lower frequency and just serve as
an alternative for Ave 4 and Ave 5 residents for now, although I
believe the resources would be better used on a bus svc to Yew Tee
instead.
As for the extension of 386, this could be due to feedback that
the current route is not v useful as it only links to Punggol
MRT/LRT, which does not have a mall yet (Waterway point still under
construction), thus the extension to Punggol Plaza and the
facilities at Tebing Lane. This may be a temporary extension
though, as Edgefield plains residents would likely prefer to go
Waterway point when completed, and Edgefield plains would be
extended in future, with the area north of the waterway being
further developed. When the time comes, we could see the route
being amended or split, similar to 300 and 301 at CCK now.
Hi mr 201911, if sbs 386 really gets amended in future, another
bus service needs to ply edgedale plains and loop at Punggol east
like currently now. It is not possible they leave the bus stop at
horizon primary school and greendale primary school empty without
any bus services. Anyway it is high time edgedale plains get a bus
service as the road does not have bus service for more than 13
years.
Anyway, the amended sbs 386 is good. In one direction, it still
goes direct to waterway point (mall up end of yr 2015). In another
direction, it goes to Punggol field (plaza) and Punggol east
(tebing lane). Cheers.