History of Buses, Singapore

freakybuses SG

Can any of you provide the following details...?

- The rise and fall of Interchanges and Terminals
- MRT Rationalisation in 1990s, 2000s
- History of bus models used by SBS in 1970s - 1990s with pics...
- Other relevant details related to the topic. (No conflicts please)

Thank you.

NB: This is mainly general post. I don't know if there's a thread before this... but maybe compile all the info here?

tranquilice SG

What do you mean by "rise and fall"? Confused

freakybuses SG

Eg. Somapah Int/Ter
It was built in the early 1980s and was demolished in the late 1980s.

BlessingSatan SG

Ok slightly off topic,Previously did any bus services ply Jln Minyak estates(Off Chin Swee Rd)?

cck_190 SG

Need some help please.

Can anyone type a comprhensive history of SBS/SBS Transit?

I just need from the start of the merger of the 3 bus companies till the formation of SBS Transit.

I'd like to thank the kind sould who'd help me in advance.

Thanks

freakybuses SG

What 3 companies? I thought there should be more than 3 chinese bus companies merging to form SBS in 1973 then?

cck_190 SG

No, it was 7 bus companies merged to form 3 bus companies. Then, merged again to form SBS

freakybuses SG

which 3? btw, need more info about STC (singapore Traction Company)? I have some.

BlessingSatan SG

Is it Tay Koh Yat,Hock Lee,Green Bus,Changi Bus Company,Almagated Bus Service,S'pore Traction Company & United Bus Company?How about Katong Buses?

Btw,As told by my Uncle,There was indeed 3 Bus Terminal at Neythal Rd,Soon Lee Rd and Kian Teck Rd previously.

SBS9818A SG

Well, Katong Bedok Bus Company was merged into SBST if I'm not wrong.

freakybuses SG

STC did not merge but disposed all buses to the 3 almagated bus companies after it was gone in 1971.