Any press release from bus company, post them here
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SBST haven put up the press release online yet. I think 160 is going to share with 183 the three berth at JRE Int.Originally posted by Ah Kok:SBS 160 starting from Sept
Jurong east to JB -
What happened to Causeway Link?
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Press Release
http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/whatsnew_28august2004L.asp
160 will be launched at 1030 as it will be launched by a minister. As for the free hoping on either 160 and 170, you can check on this page. This means a additional $0.38 rebate for adults and $0.35 rebate for students other than the standard $0.25 and $0.10 resp making the rebate $0.63 for adult and $0.45 for students (The minimum fare for adults)
http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/whatsnew_28august2004.asp
This is the actual press release -
http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/whatsnew_28august2004_01.asp
Music onboard SBS bus 143
A happy news to NEL
It has its highest average monthly daily passenger volume - 179,000 compared to the last highest, 177,000 made in June 2003.
Bus ridership is back to 2.145 million, up from 1.956 million last month -
2 September 2004
WITHDRAWAL OF CSS 605
With effect from Sunday, 5 September 2004, CSS 605, which plies from Sin Ming Road Terminal to Bukit Merah Interchange will cease operation. Its last day will be Saturday, 4 September 2004.
Over the years, demand for the service has declined considerably due to resettlement of the HDB Lakeview estate as well as duplication of links to the Central Business District (CBD) area by other bus services, namely bus services 123, 124, 131, 132, 162 and 167. In particular, the service runs parallel to bus services 162 and 167 which offers passengers direct alternatives for a high percentage of journeys along Sin Ming and Shenton Way respectively.
We would like to express our thanks for the support our customers have given us throughout the years.
The public can contact the SMRT Information Centre at 1800 – 3368900 or visit our homepage at www.smrtbuses.com.sg for more information. -
Same old reason as 603 and 607 of what ageing estates. Got any new reasons or not?Originally posted by tranquilice:2 September 2004
WITHDRAWAL OF CSS 605
With effect from Sunday, 5 September 2004, CSS 605, which plies from Sin Ming Road Terminal to Bukit Merah Interchange will cease operation. Its last day will be Saturday, 4 September 2004.
Over the years, demand for the service has declined considerably due to resettlement of the HDB Lakeview estate as well as duplication of links to the Central Business District (CBD) area by other bus services, namely bus services 123, 124, 131, 132, 162 and 167. In particular, the service runs parallel to bus services 162 and 167 which offers passengers direct alternatives for a high percentage of journeys along Sin Ming and Shenton Way respectively.
We would like to express our thanks for the support our customers have given us throughout the years.
The public can contact the SMRT Information Centre at 1800 – 3368900 or visit our homepage at www.smrtbuses.com.sg for more information. -
They only cook up excuses to withdraw these svcs. Don't care so much. As long as I am able to reach my destinationOriginally posted by sbst275:Same old reason as 603 and 607 of what ageing estates. Got any new reasons or not?
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3rd September 2004
PREVIEW OF SENGKANG LRT WEST LOOP FOR INTERESTED FLAT APPLICANTS IN SENGKANG
SBS Transit is working with HDB to provide an exclusive preview of the West Loop of Sengkang LRT to interested buyers for their Build-To-Order (BTO) flats at Fernvale Grove in Sengkang on 4 and 5 September 2004 between 10am and 5pm.
The exclusive preview will provide interested flat buyers with a free LRT ride on the Sengkang LRT (West Loop) and enable them to see the site at Fernvale Grove where the new flats will be constructed under the BTO system.
Simon Lane, Chief Operating Officer (Rail) said, “We are pleased to collaborate with HDB in providing this preview to interested flat buyers so as to give them a feel of the actual location of the Sengkang LRT station to their future residences. We hope this will go some way to facilitate the success of the HDB project.”
Flat applicants with admission tickets can access the Sengkang LRT system for a single-loop trip at the Sengkang Town Centre Station. Customer Service Officers will be deployed to render assistance at the station and on the LRT vehicles.
This is the second time that SBS Transit is providing exclusive preview of its Sengkang LRT for interested buyers of HDB flats in the Sengkang area. In March last year, SBS Transit worked with HDB to provide exclusive preview of the East Loop of Sengkang LRT when HDB launched its new flats in the Central Eastern part of Sengkang
Note: Looks like SKLRT West Loop may be opening by end of the year. My guess? November.
Update: Chann Newsasia just reported that the West Loop will commence operations only in 2008. -
4 September 2004
Catch "Live Music" on Board SBS Transit Bus
Hop on SBS Transit bus No. 7 on September 4th & 5th to enjoy "live music" from
three bands as they entertain you with their eclectic mix of hits.
Just look out for the Motorola Superbus from either
Bedok Bus Interchange (Sat: 12.25pm, 3.50pm/Sun: 12.40pm) or
Clementi Bus Interchange (Sat: 2.05pm/Sun: 11.15am, 2.15pm).
This band performance, a value-added service, is offered at no cost to commuters.
Enjoy Free Rides on NEL with HarbourFront Centre
Celebrate with HarbourFront Centre at their official opening over the weekends of September 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26.
Travel on the North East Line between 2.15pm-4.15pm and you may be one of the lucky ones to receive a $1.50 coupon. Just look out for any of HarbourFront Centre's representatives who will be giving these out.
The coupon can be redeemed for cash at HarbourFront Centre between 3.00pm-5.00pm on the same day only.
And while you are there, participate in the various activities at HarbourFront Centre and stand to win prizes worth up to $8,000.
HarbourFront Centre is conveniently located above the HarbourFront station.
So hurry, take a ride on NEL this weekend! -
There is a sort of SBS notice along Bt Timah Rd.. Didn't manage to look much into it.
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Notice about svc 160.Originally posted by sbst275:There is a sort of SBS notice along Bt Timah Rd.. Didn't manage to look much into it. -
It looks dif. Dun tell me it is abt the free cross service transfer at the checkpoints?Originally posted by leeJZ:Notice about svc 160. -
Yes, the poster informs service 170 passengers about the new service 160 and free transfer between checkpoints.Originally posted by sbst275:It looks dif. Dun tell me it is abt the free cross service transfer at the checkpoints? -
Service 92 diversion, will enter DSO Lab compound.
http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/whatsnew_08september2004.asp -
Regarding 8th moon mooncake fest road diversion
http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/whatsnew_16september2004.asp -
16 September 2004
SMRT Buses Launches Its First Cross-Border Service 950
Come Sunday, 19 September 2004, commuters can look forward to seamless travel across the Causeway when SMRT Buses launches its first Cross-Border Service 950 which plies between the Woodlands Regional Interchange (WRI) and Johor Bahru (JB), Malaysia.
Service 950 will ply from WRI via Woodlands Avenue 3 (Marsiling Station), Woodlands Centre Road, Woodlands Checkpoint, Johor Bahru Checkpoint to Kotaraya II Terminal.
This service will provide an attractive mode of travel for commuters who wish to travel between Singapore and Johor Bahru. Commuters can use our extensive SMRT train and bus network to travel to either Woodlands Regional Interchange or Marsiling Station to connect to Service 950, which will bring them directly to Johor Bahru.
Hence, commuters working or staying in areas such as Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Boon Lay, Changi, Marine Parade, Sembawang, Sengkang, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Tuas and Yishun will now have a more accessible and hassle-free mode of travel to Johor Bahru. -
Originally posted by tranquilice:
i wonder why Tuas?
16 September 2004
SMRT Buses Launches Its First Cross-Border Service 950
Come Sunday, 19 September 2004, commuters can look forward to seamless travel across the Causeway when SMRT Buses launches its first Cross-Border Service 950 which plies between the Woodlands Regional Interchange (WRI) and Johor Bahru (JB), Malaysia.
Service 950 will ply from WRI via Woodlands Avenue 3 (Marsiling Station), Woodlands Centre Road, Woodlands Checkpoint, Johor Bahru Checkpoint to Kotaraya II Terminal.
This service will provide an attractive mode of travel for commuters who wish to travel between Singapore and Johor Bahru. Commuters can use our extensive SMRT train and bus network to travel to either Woodlands Regional Interchange or Marsiling Station to connect to Service 950, which will bring them directly to Johor Bahru.
Hence, commuters working or staying in areas such as Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Boon Lay, Changi, Marine Parade, Sembawang, Sengkang, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Tuas and Yishun will now have a more accessible and hassle-free mode of travel to Johor Bahru. -
All propaganda. I wonder what reason is this when most of buses at Jurong is controlled by SBS (NTUC)... I hope that SBS will extend linkpoints to NTUC CardholdersOriginally posted by ^tamago^:i wonder why Tuas? -
impossible. NTUC does not even allow earning linkpoints for buying bus stamps at its outlets last time.Originally posted by sbst275:All propaganda. I wonder what reason is this when most of buses at Jurong is controlled by SBS (NTUC)... I hope that SBS will extend linkpoints to NTUC Cardholders -
Well, may be possible in future (Not on stamps as it can be used on SMRT bus).. As SBS's parent, ComfortDelgro is 37% owned by NTUC when has 75% stake in SBSOriginally posted by ^tamago^:impossible. NTUC does not even allow earning linkpoints for buying bus stamps at its outlets last time. -
Originally posted by tranquilice:
Waht about those commuters headed for Larkin? Can they transfer to 170 without hassle?
16 September 2004
[b]SMRT Buses Launches Its First Cross-Border Service 950
Come Sunday, 19 September 2004, commuters can look forward to seamless travel across the Causeway when SMRT Buses launches its first Cross-Border Service 950 which plies between the Woodlands Regional Interchange (WRI) and Johor Bahru (JB), Malaysia.
Service 950 will ply from WRI via Woodlands Avenue 3 (Marsiling Station), Woodlands Centre Road, Woodlands Checkpoint, Johor Bahru Checkpoint to Kotaraya II Terminal.
This service will provide an attractive mode of travel for commuters who wish to travel between Singapore and Johor Bahru. Commuters can use our extensive SMRT train and bus network to travel to either Woodlands Regional Interchange or Marsiling Station to connect to Service 950, which will bring them directly to Johor Bahru.
Hence, commuters working or staying in areas such as Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Boon Lay, Changi, Marine Parade, Sembawang, Sengkang, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Tuas and Yishun will now have a more accessible and hassle-free mode of travel to Johor Bahru. [/b] -
What do you think?Originally posted by iveco:Waht about those commuters headed for Larkin? Can they transfer to 170 without hassle?
Of course a Big NO
So take 170, guai guai dian -
those who take 950 vv sia sway..
u can transfer to 170 @causeway from 950 - WITHOUT rebates.
SBST captialise on 160 170 for free transfer to KTR and LAK, in an attempt to monopolise the public transport from SG to JB. -
SBS is smart... Kudos to themOriginally posted by service_238:those who take 950 vv sia sway..
u can transfer to 170 @causeway from 950 - WITHOUT rebates.
SBST captialise on 160 170 for free transfer to KTR and LAK, in an attempt to monopolise the public transport from SG to JB.
Anyway, the press said abt the New Bridge Rd diversion. It omitted SMRTB services -
it was an SBS press release anyway.Originally posted by sbst275:SBS is smart... Kudos to them
Anyway, the press said abt the New Bridge Rd diversion. It omitted SMRTB services
regarding 950/170, Transitlink should have the final say.