I suggested this sometime ago but nobody commented. So I thought
of posting here again. I think it would be quite a good
service.
967: Woodlands to Marina Centre (Loop)
Woodlands Regional Int
Woodlands Ave 2
Woodlands Ave 1
Woodlands Ave 12
SLE
Upp Thomson Road
Thomson Road
Balestier Rd
Lavender St
Crawford St
Republic Ave
Republic Blvd
Raffles Ave
Nicoll Highway
Raffles Blvd
Temasek Blvd
Temasek Ave
Raffles Blvd
The service would then make its return journey after Raffles
Blvd.
Unlike 960, 967 would serve the Upper Thomson corridor, where
there is no direct bus link to Woodlands. It will also serve the
Balestier area and Lavender St, then go through the Crawford
Underpass towards Marina Centre. This service can also be extended
to the future Integrated Resort when it is fully developed.
Regarding about 967, the total number of fare stages is around
56 (about 28 for each direction) since it is a looping service.
The service is pretty direct in terms of the way it goes from
Woodlands to Marina Centre via SLE, Republic Blvd.
Advantages of 967
1. Provides links between eastern side of Woodlands Ave 1 -
currently served by 901 only, Upper Thomson, Thomson, Balestier -
no direct service to Woodlands and Marina Centre, Lavender and
Marina Centre.
2. Making use of SLE, Republic Blvd ensures fast and smooth
travel from Woodlands to Marina Centre. Around 9 - 10 stages
are used in express sectors.
Disadvantages of 967
1. 967 doesn't pass by any more MRT lines other than Woodlands
MRT at the beginning of the journey. This means that people will
not use 967 as a service for transfer to the MRT. Less demand
perhaps?
2. New service means more buses have to be deployed? Higher
costs for the operators?
Just a note: The northern part of Upper Thomson has 169 to
Woodlands. Neverthless, your 967 is faster than the current
169.