Tibs to operate bus service to Johor Bahru

service_238 SG

I was thinking of this...

If Woodlands has no more space to accomodate new services, how about operating from Yishun instead? (Yishun - Larkin)

This service can be operated to Larkin via the 3 northern TIBS estates before going to JB. Very Happy

cck_190 SG

No,no,no...Operate from Choa Chu Kang instead...It has a lack of bus service Wink

cck_190 SG

Maybe they should merge 941 & 945
and
Also Merge 920 & 921...

But if they do that, they will earn less, because the lesser routes they have, the lesser money they make.

Superbus SG

Then it will duplicate SBST 170.

Cheers and warm regards

SBS9818A SG

Perhaps they might extend Sv. 903 to go across the causeway.

^tamago^ SG

from the newspaper report, the Malaysian authorities only approved the service to start from Woodlands to Kota Raya terminal.. in fact, they would have already submitted the route details.. if you have taken SBST 170, you would have seen the whole route's details of every stop somewhere on the advertisement slots along the aisle, duly signed by the Malaysian authorities..

alantanchunshyan SG

will bendy bus be deployed for this route? Very Happy

tranquilice SG

When the demand is high and the Malaysian authority approves it.

SBS9818A SG

Unlikely. Has Sv. 170 ever operated any DD? No.

cck_190 SG

Not necessarily, it could ply through someplace else first then to WDL. Anyway, 170 does not ply CCK, it only pass through CCK...

tranquilice SG

Maybe there's a height restriction in JB checkpoint?

off_service SG

Speaking of which I think there is. I think the height limit is ard 4 metres?

Superbus SG

If you don't mind, I would like to see your proposed route of the CCk-JB service.

Anyway, if the service is to become a reality from CCK, it can ply thru Bukit Panjang and then go express via BKE. The only direct exit to JB from CCK would be either Choa Chu Kang Road or KJE. If it plies via Woodlands Road, then it will duplicate SBST 170. And of course I know SBST 170 does not directly ply thru CCK Town.

Cheers and warm regards

off_service SG

It can take the BKE and and exit at the viaduct to Woodlands checkpoint (Like NR2's route) from Bt Panjang. Exit Bt Panjang like service 171 and 963 and go straight all the way.

cck_190 SG

This is my proposed route from Choa Chu Kang-JB Larkin
(Only Singapore area only)

Choa Chu Kang Loop
Choa Chu Kang Way
Bukit Batok Rd
Bt Batok West Ave 5
Bt Batok West Ave 7
Bt Batok West Ave 4, Ave2
Bt Batok East Ave 2
Hillview Avenue
Hillview Link
Gombak Drive
Upper Bt Timah Rd
Petir Rd
Jelebu Rd
Bt Panjang Rd
BKE-SLE
Woodlands Ave 2
Woodlands Regional Int(Pick Up Passenger at a berth, continue)
Woodlands Ave 3
Woodlands Centre Rd
TO JOHOR BAHRU

How do you find this route,Superbus?
Does not duplicate 170, serves 3 TIBS town.

Wink

SBS9818A SG

Even if the bus companies wanted to deploy high-capacity buses, I don't think M'sia would approve of it.

Superbus SG

It's too winding. From CCK down to Bt Batok then up again to Bt Panjang, then callling at WRI, is too long-winded. Another alternative to your proposed route would be to start from Bt Batok Interchange instead, then on to CCK, Bt Panjang and straight to JB via the Checkpoint. I don't think the service should call at WRI.

Cheers and warm regards

iamgoondu SG

I feel the the suggested route from CCK and JB is too winded. It definitely required more than the 20 buses that TIBS had earlier agreed to deploy.

Without sufficient buses plying between CCK and JB, commuters have to wait for a long time at both Singapore and Malaysia customs (for customs clearing). And it might deter commuters from taking TIBS services.

Even if TIBS plying between WRI and JB, with jams and with only 20 buses, one might not take TIBS services if one has to wait for 15 minutes for the next bus at Singapore Custom, another 15 minutes at Malaysia Custom to Larkin.

For me I would still take SBST170, even if TIBS ply between Kranji and JB.

Why SBST170 still proves popular despite competition from the Malaysian buses? (though Malaysian buses has good frequency too)

Yusry SG

From my experience and circle of friends, it's because of the EZLink. They don't have to bother with cash. For me, cos I can use my bus concession on it.

But if I had to pay extra, I would take the Malaysian buses. To Kota Raya, it's 3 cents cheaper than EZLink and a good 20 cents cheaper than cash. (I think SV170 is cheaper to Larkin than CW1, though.)

iamgoondu SG

Indeed, I choose SBST170 over CW1 was I don't have to bother with cash (moreover I have the rebates).

However if everything being equal between TIBS and SBST, do you think commuters will still choose SBST170 over TIBS?

I would feel that if bus frequency for TIBS service was 15 minutes, commuters might prefer SBST170, remember that commuters had to board buses again at both SIngapore and Malaysian customs. A long waiting times will deter commuters to pick TIBS services.

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