New Bus Services Announced by LTA/PTOs (Part 3)

last SG · 2017-03-02T13:06:53+00:00

You're so happy ah for 381,Your predictions is almost true leh..Make me wonder if you're working for LTA?đ¤ I didn't expect 381 to go one big round via Soo...

array88 SG

147e should be extended to terminate at Temasek Boulevard (Suntec Tower Three) instead. Serve office workers too via Pickering St, Church St, Marina Blvd, Bayfront Ave and not stopping at Temasek Ave. Or like that might as well renumber to 148.

Guess LTA doesn't want 147e to vary too much from the current 147. Or else we would see 147e using CTE to Clarke Quay first and then go backwards to Outram Park, instead of following 147's route.

sgbuses SG

From Saturday, 28 January 2018, Service 12e will be introduced as a limited stop service, providing a faster connection from Pasir Ris, Tampines, Simei and Bedok to Bugis, Clarke Quay and Chinatown. Do take note that distance fares for express services will be charged.

https://assets.goaheadbus.com/media/cms_page_media/3651/SG%20Bus_New%20Bus%20Service_%20Svc%2012e%20FINAL.pdf

12e and 147e are long overdue routes. This is the type of all-day limited stop services that have been popular in Perth and Adelaide in Australia and helps commuters shave time off their journey.

dupdup77 SG

https://assets.goaheadbus.com/media/cms_page_media/3651/SG%20Bus_New%20Bus%20Service_%20Svc%2012e%20FINAL.pdf

Hi mr SBS2792K, the intention is good. However I think 12e is still not fast enough in terms of express. Should have shut out some more bus stops in pasir ris, tampines, Simei and bedok. Cheers. Thanks.

SBS2792K SG

Also express?

On a side note, I feel 14e should be converted to full-day service similar to 12e and 147e. There's surely demand to Orchard on weekends.

trunk... but not sure if delay or not

autumncs SG

12e and 147e are long overdue routes. This is the type of all-day limited stop services that have been popular in Perth and Adelaide in Australia and helps commuters shave time off their journey.

All-day limited stop bus services that run parallel to train lines are also very popular in Hong Kong, where the MTR, buses and minibuses compete against one another for market share by offering fast and direct services.

It is good to see that Singapore is heading in a similar direction, where SBS transit and Go Ahead are competing with SMRT by introducing 147e and 12e.

If SMRT and SBS Transit are unwilling to introduce express bus services running parallel to their MRT lines, other operators should come in to compete, so that the winners are the commuters. (I am eager to see Go Ahead introducing express services from Punggol to compete with SBST's NEL.)

autumncs SG

Also express?

On a side note, I feel 14e should be converted to full-day service similar to 12e and 147e. There's surely demand to Orchard on weekends.

Yeah... 14e deserves to be full-day.

I feel that 30e should also be converted to full-day service, and extended to Boon Lay via West Coast Highway or AYE.

The Jurong area has so many industries, schools/institutions, and military camps. Jurong also has a huge resident population. Full-day express services between Boon Lay and central/eastern Singapore would be good.

JKYY SG

It is good to see that Singapore is heading in a similar direction, where SBS transit and Go Ahead are competing with SMRT by introducing 147e and 12e.

Agreed. Hmm but hope the demand is not like Service 128 (trunk service some more)...

wsy1234 SG

[SBS Transit] Introduction of Service 147e
https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2018-01-17-01.aspx
https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/download/Poster2018-01-17-01.pdf

AYE always jam leh

carbikebus SG

It is good to see that Singapore is heading in a similar direction, where SBS transit and Go Ahead are competing with SMRT by introducing 147e and 12e.

You forgotten that route are from LTA not operators anymore.

I feel that another full day e service will also come from SMRT (Sembawang or Woodlands) & TTS (Bukit Batok or Jurong East) later.

SMB145B SG

You forgotten that route are from LTA not operators anymore.

I feel that another full day e service will also come from SMRT (Sembawang or Woodlands) & TTS (Bukit Batok or Jurong East) later.

851E or 167E?

Marvel68 SG

I was thinking would it have been better if 12e and 147e gets merged as a single service and be renumbered to express 517 so it becomes Pasir Ris - Clementi? At least this enhances connectivity between Pasir Ris and the west as EWL is currently the only way to travel to the west via public transport. More importantly it will serve as an EWL shuttle for people travelling to and from east and west..

BusAnalayzer SG

It's a good idea actually.

SBS2792K SG

actually feasible since 12e and 147e are both introduced as a backup in the event of MRT breakdown

carbikebus SG

Got a feeling 12e will be using Volvo B9TL & MAN A95.

SG5914T & SG5915R will be the buses for BC familiarize

TIB987K SG

[Go-Ahead Singapore] New Limited Stop Service 12e
https://assets.goaheadbus.com/media/cms_page_media/3651/SG%20Bus_New%20Bus%20Service_%20Svc%2012e%20FINAL.pdf

23ispolo SG

I feel that another full day e service will also come from SMRT (Sembawang or Woodlands) & TTS (Bukit Batok or Jurong East) later.

I'm guessing 66e with PIE express sector between Jalan Jurong Kechil and Macpherson...

autumncs SG

I'm guessing 66e with PIE express sector between Jalan Jurong Kechil and Macpherson...

There are already a few versions of "66e", such as 506 (express between Bedok Reservoir/Jalan Eunos and Bukit Batok), 985 (express between Bendemeer/Serangoon Rd and Jln Jurong Kechil/Bukit Batok), and 151/154 (semi-express between MacPherson and Bukit Timah).

SBS BUSES LOVER SG

Hope more express svcs are coming up

Anyway this will be my last ever post on this bus forum. I am leaving this hobby. I have decided to move on other things I am much interested now. It was nice getting to know what is going on here, but now my time is up. Its time for me to do something I love more in life. Till then, so long everyone

All these services are long overdue. They need more standalone ones from e.g Boon Lay - Punggol , Ang mo kio , Yishun , Pasir ris

There's no direct express bus leading there from the jurong west/east area/boon lay.

So annoying that you have to take the train only to get to these areas. Im sure theres demand for such services

Marvel68 SG

All these services are long overdue. They need more standalone ones from e.g Boon Lay - Punggol , Ang mo kio , Yishun , Pasir ris

There's no direct express bus leading there from the jurong west/east area/boon lay.

So annoying that you have to take the train only to get to these areas. Im sure theres demand for such services

Imo a Boon Lay - Punggol service may be popular, especially for those working at JIS or NTU students who live in Punggol/Sengkang.

I have a couple of NTU friends who live in Punggol complaining that there's no direct bus service to Jurong area from Punggol/Sengkang and getting to NTU is a hassle because of the multiple transfers they have to make (LRT/Bus > NEL > CCL > EWL > 179/199). (Shuttle bus is only one way though and is only in the morning).

A while ago people were speculating here that there will be an express service 500 from Compassvale to Boon Lay, but it failed to materialize.

array88 SG

Imo a Boon Lay - Punggol service may be popular, especially for those working at JIS or NTU students who live in Punggol/Sengkang.

A while ago people were speculating here that there will be an express service 500 from Compassvale to Boon Lay, but it failed to materialize.

IIRC the rumoured Express 500 goes into CBD before heading towards Boon Lay, so it's probably not meant for west-northeast commuters...

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