If we look at the service number 164, possibilities (among SMRT
territories) are:
- Woodlands: There are services 161, 168 and 169 there. But
doesn't make sense to me as there are already many services such as
161, 168, 858, 969 to Woodlands passing by Punggol. And doesn't
make sense to use SLE to Woodlands as there's 161 for NE side, and
NSL and TEL for YCK and Upp Thomson.
- Sembawang: There are services 167 and 169 (to some extent)
there. Possible as Sembawang already needs many more services, and
there's development at Yishun North (hence Canberra MRT). But still
doesn't make sense to ply SLE (in fact, even less sense).
- Bukit Panjang: If 164 really plies SLE, then I guess this
should be the best answer... And Bukit Panjang really needs a
service to NE side. But service number wise, the only justification
is 184. And maybe 174 to Beauty World.
- Bukit Batok: SMRT is gonna lose it anyway... But at least
there is 174 there so it makes some sense to use the number
164.
Anyway, no matter which SMRT territory it is, good news for
Punggol residents who are dying for new services. But, IMHO, let's
not be too excited for now... In case it ends up like the
Punggol-Tampines 164 or Punggol-Sengkang West 164.
Hi mr array88, there is a big difference. Sbs 161, 168, smrt
858, 969 are just passing by TPE stop nearby Punggol. They are not
dedicated services going into Punggol. Punggol has so many HDB
flats and those mentioned services passing by TPE stop only serve a
few blocks directly. All the rest still need to transfer from other
buses to this stop and worse cross the super long bridge. So your
statement about many services to woodlands hold no truth.
Let's choose to believe TIB1234T since he is so sincere to
inform all of us here. He may have known the exact destinations for
both ends already. One side is Punggol and one side is SMRT
territory. Let's give him benefit of the doubt because he may be
bounded by rules not to divulge as he may be a high ranking officer
with the relevant authorities. Cheers.