RapidBus

Kiv SG

Because commuters realised it's not as "rapid" as it claimed to be.

leeJZ SG

Then why didnt TIBS amend to ply Stevens Rd like 190, as it skipped most of the bus stops along Dunearn / Scotts Rds anyway?

Currently, 700 should just operate as a peak hr service to Shenton Way, Marina Center, Orchard, and Bukit Timah parts of its route are all covered by 190 and 960.

^tamago^ SG

some possible reasons:

1. a case of duplication with svc 190 from bt panjang town to bras basah rd, even if it skipped bus stops.

2. no buses plying along the Whitley Rd - Bt Timah/Dunearn Rd - Newton Rd - Scotts Rd sector then.

3. they may wan to relieve the jam at Stevens Rd during peak hours.

4. link Newton MRT to Bt Panjang MRT in case Orchard Rd jams and impatient commuters who didn't mind paying more can take the MRT and swop down to Raffles Pl.

sbst275 SG

Another idea is because they converted to trunk sv as students cannot board 171 aft school. 171 can get "overloaded" bet 1300-1700 and buses arrive late.

"Overloaded" as students from some schools at Bt Timah (Nearer to Turf City) don't bother to move to rear and loiter at the exit

All these were complaints from parents

tranquilice SG

Question

SBS9816E SG

However, I would still regard Sv 700 as a RapidBus Sv due to its fast connection from Orchard to Bt Panjang Area. It would still be that Rapid after all.

leeJZ SG

190 is a faster connection, with better freq as well.

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