delonchew SG Think you should not consider merely the start points and destinations of these services. They cover different areas along the routes, thus making Tampines, Toa Payoh, Bedok and Clementi more accesible to people. Hope that answers your questions.
th1988 SG For Tampines to Bedok 18: Relative direct rt to serve Ave 7, Ave 2 to Bedok 38: Merger with 220. 38 rt is from 290 69: To serve Tampines Ave 5, Ave 8, Ave 2, TP to Bedok. 28: Used to be inter town