This thread discusses former bus services that should have been
retained/current bus services that should have retained their
original routes. While this seems like just digging back into the
past of bus services, it allows the collation of the lost
connections that can be brought back in the form of new/amendment
of existing routes (although unlikely given LTA's concept of more
short distance bus services today)
Here's my top picks:
Old sv5 (Bt Panjang - Lor 1 Geylang)
If the former sv5 between Bt Panjang - Lor 1 Geylang was
retained, Margaret Dr would have another route to cater to the
needs of the neighbourhoods along the route (apart from sv32
initially before the addition of sv122) and a direct connection to
Chinatown (currently served by sv122 indirectly). Nevertheless, It
is fortunate that sv970 took over part of the former sv5's route
between Bt Panjang and Commonwealth.(with the exception of plying
Hillview Ave/Bt Batok East Ave 2/Jln Jurong Kechil instead of Upp
Bt Timah Rd/Jln Anak Bt).
Old sv85 (Sengkang - HarbourFront)
If the former sv85 between Sengkang - HarbourFront was retained,
sv119 wouldn't need to be introduced just to cater mainly to
students. An alternative link to the city (Orchard Rd/Little India)
would also have been retained for the northeastern residents other
than the NEL (even though the route was withdrawn because of NEL in
the first place). It would also aid in complementing part of
sv147's high demand.
sv989 (Choa Chu Kang - Changi Airport)
If the former sv989 between CCK - Changi Airport was retained,
Bt Gombak residents will have an additional full day bus sv by
their doorstep and enhanced connectivity to the central region of
SG. Bt Batok Ind Est would also have an additional helper to
complement the high demand of sv189 between Bt Batok and Bt Batok
Ind Est. The main reason would also be a fast alternative from the
west to the airport apart from the rail network.
I won't comment on the existing routes that were shortened
during the NEL rationalization for now. Cheers. Feel free to
correct any errors in the above explanations.
agree with 989...the current 985 routes at BB West can be
served by 188...