Suggestion: More limited-stops services?

Chunghong2004 SG

May consider to add new routes that minimize number of stops, by taking expressway directly towards a destination. Bus 969 (Woodlands)Khatib to Tampines and 168 Woodlands to Tampines (Bedok) are good examples to show that buses are faster than trains by taking the expressway and passengers demand is great. I think SMRT and SBS can consider some new express routes to connect from each far end of MRT stations to the other end of MRT station, like from Jurong East to CDB, Woodlands to CDB, Woodlands to Boonlay, Bedok to CDB and vise versa, just like 969 and 168.

Gus.chong SG

No need. Moderators can lock this thread already.

Bus Stopping SG

No need. Moderators can lock this thread already.

Someone here raised a perfectly valid suggestion and is asking for fellow forumer's comments.

If you feel there's no need for such services, you can either 1. keep quiet or 2. give some reason why not instead of a rude "No need." and demanding moderators to lock to thread.

TIB783G SG

I don't have a problem with 969 but I feel that they must deploy atleast 1 bendies from each side.

The problem with limited stop svcs is that will people complain, if buses don't serve their bus stop?

Bus Stopping SG

The problem with such services is that the only operator that will be willing to operate such routes is SBST.

SMRT would not run any route parallel to their rail lines, as that would eat into their rail profits.

Another issue with such services is the fares, if they were to charge express fares, then people would rather take trains.

Gus.chong SG

Someone here raised a perfectly valid suggestion and is asking for fellow forumer's comments.

If you feel there's no need for such services, you can either 1. keep quiet or 2. give some reason why not instead of a rude "No need." and demanding moderators to lock to thread.

All right then.

sbst275 SG

do a bus - bus stop lor.

Can't be the trunk or semi express route serve the entire town.

sinicker SG

SBST can do more FFW...
SMRT can do more 868 and 971E...

only if they both want to..

jayh272416 SG

is the demand for such services there?

Bus Stopping SG

is the demand for such services there?

Well it really depends on the fares i guess.

502 can be pretty full especially on weekends even though it cost more than a train ride because it saves some time between jurong east to orchard.

If such limited-stops service can indeed save time compared to a normal trunk route, and yet costs no more than a train ride, then there should be demand. Who dosent want a faster bus ride that dosent cost as much as a "express" service?

TIB868X SG

Make an express/fast forward version for the following services for peak hours: 190,960,171,77.

Opinions?

105090 SG

express bus but not charge express fares?
now the trend is that, more people are willing to pay more for speed n comfort
so, dont make sense that bus companies be so charitable and operate such routes unnecesary..

but but.... not all the time.. see 74e.. limited stops, but travelling time can end up longer than regular 74....

maybe someone can explain the presence of the TPE/SLE route and how people travelled from east to north before sv168/969 was born?

jayh272416 SG

maybe someone can explain the presence of the TPE/SLE route and how people travelled from east to north before sv168/969 was born?

MRT i suppose. maybe switching to 88 or 72 or something like that.

TIB783G SG

Make an express/fast forward version for the following services for peak hours: 190,960,171,77.

Opinions?

190 I don't see what's the problem, but for 960 171 and 77, It's a no-no.

jayh272416 SG

190 I don't see what's the problem, but for 960 171 and 77, It's a no-no.

a 171E will get completely different catchment from parent 171... so it's a little weird XD

TIB783G SG

a 171E will get completely different catchment from parent 171... so it's a little weird XD

Even if 171E were to be introduced, I believe the fleets must be enough to play an extra service.

jayh272416 SG

Even if 171E were to be introduced, I believe the fleets must be enough to play an extra service.

peak hour service... shouldnt take more than two or three buses for the fleet. just like 971E. if they're willing they can pull out two or three buses from preventive maintence to run 171E then go back to depot. SBST has done it before.

sbst275 SG

If you do want more of these fast rides, svs & network would have to be rationalised.

TIB783G SG

Ik denk dat 171E isn't that feasible in de eerste plaats I feel due to the route itself, and don't forget you can skip Yishun but I find it hard to skip the rest.

Echter, If 171E were to be introduced, I feel they should deploy bendies.

Tranzort08 SG

Actually what is the purpose of 971E when there are services like 960, 190, 700?