Extension of Express service 506

off_service SG

So to say... as a "tradition" in public transportation, there are bound to have some bus routes culled when a train line starts.

SBS9889U SG

Not much people take 506 from Bedok Int and Opp Post Office la. Take 66 is real ridiculous la, it takes 1 h 50 mins from Bedok to JE most of the times unless BC chiongster.

SBS9889U SG

Demand not that low hor. Extend to UEC is maybe people suggest or they want more people to take.

choww SG

If you are going to terminal 1,need to transfer 1 more time,the skytrain Mr. Green

muziq bus SG

man, wad an ULU place...would prefer if it was amended to Tampines or PSR or either CGA....

tsk tsk tsk// Confused

autumncs SG

I felt that the Express services should have concession for students and elderly, just like the Chinatown Express ($1). With the extension of 506, more schools will be served, but students are likely to avoid 506 due to the high fares. Maybe SBST can introduce normal fare between UEC and Bedok Res Rd. Any passengers alighting after that will have pay Express fares. (I'm sure this is feasible with the Ez-link technology.)

There used to be Express 503 from Tampines to Shenton Way. It linked Tampines, Bedok Reservoir and Marine Parade together and serve many schools (e.g. St Hilda, Damai, TJC, VJC, St Patrick, CHIJ, etc). Although it provided a direct link between my home in Bedok North and my school (VJC), I would avoid it because the fare was simply too expensive. Anyway, 503 had been withdrawn, and things are back to square 1. (Students still need to change buses at Bedok Int.)

There also used to be Express 505 from Pasir Ris to Bukit Merah/WTC. It used to provide a non-stop link from my home in Bedok Nth to Bukit Merah. As a student, despite the high fare, I don't mind taking 505 because it's really FAST. I often took 505 when I went to CMPB or NUS. (It took only 15 minutes from Bedok Nth Rd to Jln Bukit Merah.) Unfortunately, 505 was withdrawn as the HDB hub moved from Bukit Merah to Toa Payoh, and commuters heading to Bukit Merah/WTC has to take the new 518 and change bus at Orchard. (As for me, I have to take 30 between Bedok and NUS every day. Although SBST introduced Fast Forward 30e, I would avoid it due to the high fares. Somemore 30e is not really that fast... During morning peak hour it gets jammed on the ECP anyway.)

105090 SG

it certainly doesnt make passengers happy to see excessive boarding/alighting activites on express bus, much more if the bus hasnt even hit the express sector..

in singapore, you want exclusive treatment, u pay more. hence, the express and FFW services caters to passengers who are willing to pay more to avoid the crowds, have a comfortable and faster journey with lesser people on board.. if students pay concession, this defeats the purpose.. even Season Pass and Shareholder pass also doesnt allow usage on FFW and express.

chinatown direct is considered leisure service. only operates during off pak hours. not meant for rush hour working people..

105090 SG

the high fares are meant for those who can and are willing to pay for it .. fortunately

autumncs SG

I wonder whether it is feasible to charge normal fares or allow concessions for Express services during off-peak hours, like the former SMRT service 521 (now 963). After all, 506 is quite empty during off-peak hours. Anyway I'm holding a student concession pass, so Express services are still too expensive for me. I'm not asking for normal concession fares (55 cents) for Express services. I'm happy if the fare can be reduced to $1, or even $1.50 (as long as it is lower than the normal $2++ fare.) Sometimes, students may need to rush from one point to another, but it's not very fair to make them pay the full express fares. Students have the need and want to travel fast, but not the demand. Since there is an excess of supply (bus seats) and the operational cost is the same whether the bus is full or empty, isn't it better to get more demand to match the excess supply?

muziq bus SG

SBST should follow in the steps of TIBS>..963 is the greatest thing ever...

521 needed no bendies...but with the intro of 963, bendies were needed immediately....

furthermore, adding the E in 963E>>, still retain the original concept of Express service...they can earn more this way....esp when 963E>> is full by the time it reaches BP area...

SBS9889U SG

U go and try 506 on a sunday afternoon u tell me its empty or not...I am also using student concession pass but i think there isnt a need to have concession for Express 506. I could cover from Bedok - JE or any parts of the sections between Jurong East and Bedok (Ok, dont count Upper East Coast, 506 still fastest) on normal services and still faster than taking 506 Mr. Green as 506's frequency is bad most of the times. Also dont forget with more people taking 506, journey times would be longer. And for ur info, 506's fare range is from $1.50+ - $2.20+ and it would not reach more than $2 unless u travel from east to west.

sbst275 SG

963E is a copycat of FFW Laughing

sinicker SG

one company had to make the first move. Laughing

105090 SG

irather pay more to seat an empty bus than pay normal fares for crowded and slow buses Mr. Green

manjieass SG

506 again?? how many times they wanna change??

months ltr if low ridership, it wil cut again..

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