I don't know why even LTA also thinks that 85 deserves DDs. It's
a good service, but the loading doesn't warrent 5 DDs yet... And
with 102 in place, 85's loading may actually drop considerably.
Yes... not needed at all.. and you are right with 102 coming in,
the loading on 85 will drop further.. .already got 103 also between
Yishun and Jalan Kayu now.
But on the other hand... there are massive HDBs opening up to
public for occuapncy this year... occupancy has been slow but guess
LTA is expecting it to pick up. I think 102 will be another service
like sv 50/860/972 that will do extremely well between Sengkang
West Way and Sengkang MRT..
85 might have a more gradual increase in loading. Could have
upgraded later on if needed.. Right now.. .too excessive.. though
Punggol Central residents will be very happy.
