“Over the past months, LTA has engaged Members of Parliament and grassroots leaders to understand the different needs of the community. We have taken these feedback into account as we plan the implementation of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme. Over the next few years, we will carefully distribute the available resources where the need is greatest to achieve the maximum benefit to the community,” added Mr Chew Hock Yong, LTA Chief Executive.
New Service 860, operated by SMRT Buses, will improve local connectivity for commuters along Yishun Ring Road. The new bus route will provide residents such as those staying in the new HDB flats along Yishun Ring Road with a faster connection to Khatib MRT. It will also enhance the connectivity to key transport nodes at Yishun Bus Interchange and MRT, where they can transfer to other bus services to reach their destination. In addition, Service 860 will improve the local links within Yishun Town by enhancing connections to amenities such as Nee Soon East Community Centre Yishun Swimming Complex and schools.
SBS Transit will extend the current route of its Service 119 from Sengkang Bus Interchange to Punggol Bus Interchange. With the extension, the service will provide new housing areas along Punggol Field and Punggol Way with a bus connection to the nearest MRT and bus interchange at Punggol. In addition, residents in Sengkang and Hougang will also enjoy enhanced inter-town connectivity to amenities and attractions in Punggol such as Punggol Waterway.
