Said an SMRT spokesperson in a statement:
"Since 2000, ridership for CSS 608 has declined by about 40% due to
population shifts from the older estates to the new towns, and the
relocation of HDB Hub from Bukit Merah to Toa Payoh. Lower fares,
low ridership and the availability of alternative bus services have
affected the viability of operating this service."
"Over the years, this service has been duplicated by alternative
bus services operated by another transport provider. These services
also ply similar sections of the route as CSS 608. Passengers who
travel along popular routes such as Shenton Way, Marine Parade and
Bedok therefore have other services to choose from. They can also
take the MRT, which provides island wide connection from these
areas.
"As such, SMRT will cease operating City Shuttle Service (CSS) 608
from 1 April 2007 due to low demand for this service. While we
understand our passengersÂ’ concerns on the withdrawal of this
service, we are also mindful of having to optimise resources based
on passenger demand. "
- Taken from Stomp : SMRT:
608 service cut due to ridership dip
