Don't think it will affect 27 and 43 that much. Their
duplication is at most 2-3 bus stops... And both 27 and 43 serve
difficult groups of people compared to 102.
Agree that 102 is going to take away a lot of pax from 50 and
85. Especially 85. Not only will Sengkang West Way residents prefer
to take 102 from Sengkang MRT, but even those going to Yishun from
Sengkang West may also start taking 102 to Jalan Kayu roundabout
and transfer to 39/103/858.
Another
service that may die soon: 324.
Although it finally get okay loading after 1 year of introduction
(how time flies), after the introduction of 102, it may immediately
get back to square one. Even 62 may be affected as
well.
Hi mr array88, I think the statement sengkang west way residents
prefer to take 102 from sengkang mrt is not valid. Currently, Sbs
85 does not stop near sengkang mrt. It is some walking distance
away.
For the statement 'even those going to yishun from sengkang west
may also start taking 102 to Jalan Kayu roundabout and transfer to
39/103/858', I doubt it will be totally true. Nobody in his right
sense of mind will forgo a direct bus service Sbs 85 to
alternatives for transfer. Sbs 103 to get to yishun mrt is very
indirect. Given a choice, Sbs 85 wins unless the passengers need to
get to somewhere Sbs 103/smrt 858 brings them where the direct Sbs
85 does not serve. Or else no point to transfer. Cheers
thanks.