Reply from Tibs on Woodlands - Bedok Service
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The following is the reply from Tibs about a suggested service between Woodlands and Bedok. (I have posted the suggestion here before). Judging from the reply, it seems impossible that the new service will become a reality.
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Corporate Communications Department
Trans Island Bus Services
NEW BUS SERVICE 968 (Woodlands to Bedok)
Currently, Tibs bus connection between Tampines and Yishun/Woodlands is by service 969, which ply along the expressways.
However, Tibs bus connection between Bedok and Yishun is by service 854, which does not ply along any expressway, and result in a longer time to reach the destination.
When the bridge linking Woodlands Ave 7 and Sembawang Way is completed, a new Tibs service 968 can be introduced to ply between Woodlands Regional interchange and Bedok interchange via the expressways, for a faster connection between Yishun and Bedok, and to serve Sembawang passengers going to Bedok.
Route: Woodlands Ave 7, Sembawang Way, Canberra Link, Yishun Ave 2, Lentor Ave, SLE (Express), TPE (Express), Tampines Ave 10 (Express), Bedok North Rd and Bedok North Ave 1.
I hope you would consider and implement my suggestion which enhances connection between the North and East. Thank you and best regards.
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Thanks for your email. We wish to assure you that we have noted your suggestion to introduce a new service, linking Woodlands and Bedok via Woodlands Ave 7, Sembawang Way, Canberra Link, Yishun Ave 2, Lentor Ave, SLE (Express), TPE (Express), Tampines Ave 10 (Express), Bedok North Rd and Bedok North Ave 1. At this present moment, we do not have any immediate plans. However, we would give it due consideration in future. Meanwhile, you may wish to know that currently, beside the train, you can also take Service 168 from Woodlands to Bedok.
Have a nice day. Wishing you Gong Xi Fa Cai.
Warmest Regards
DID : 6331 1152
Fax : 6334 8051
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Looks like they are insisting there is no demand and instead, pushing passengers to a rival's service. Now who says they don't cooperate?
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I think they compete more than cooperate.Originally posted by SBS9818A:Looks like they are insisting there is no demand and instead, pushing passengers to a rival's service. Now who says they don't cooperate? -
I agree with SBS9818A. Very seldom we see operator A suggesting passengers to take bus routes of operator B.Originally posted by tranquilice:I think they compete more than cooperate. -
i tout bedok to woodlands oni 168 gt more bus go meh?
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Service 968 is a suggested route only.Originally posted by Ah Ma:i tout bedok to woodlands oni 168 gt more bus go meh? -
How much cooperation between the 2 operators?Originally posted by off_service:I agree with SBS9818A. Very seldom we see operator A suggesting passengers to take bus routes of operator B. -
Service 168 is the only Bedok - Woodlands route currently.Originally posted by Ah Ma:i tout bedok to woodlands oni 168 gt more bus go meh? -
I have a suggestion for a new SBST Service. This service aims to provide the Bt Timah Schools & Singapore Poly with better connections to the East.
New Trunk Service 20 (Pasir Ris - Buona Vista)
Version 1
Pasir Ris Int, (Pasir Ris Dr 3), Pasir Ris St 52, Pasir Ris Dr 1, Pasir Ris Dr 12, (Tampines Ave 10), Tampines Ave 5, Tampines Ave 1, (Tampines Ave 10), Bedok North Rd, PIE, Lor 6 Toa Payoh, Jln Toa Payoh, Whitley Rd, PIE, Adam Rd, Bt Timah/Dunearn Rd, Sixth Ave, Holland Rd, North Buona Vista Rd, Commonwealth Ave West, Clementi Rd, Kent Ridge Terminal
Version 2 (Terminates at Buona Vista instead of Kent Ridge)
Pasir Ris Int, Pasir Ris Dr 3, Dr 6, Dr 1, Dr 12, (Tampines Ave 10), Tampines Ave 9, Ave 7, Ave 4, Ave 5, PIE, Lor 6 Toa Payoh, Jln Toa Payoh, Whitley Rd, PIE, Adam Rd, Bt Timah/Dunearn Rd, Sixth Ave, Holland Rd, Ulu Pandan Rd, Clementi Rd, Commonwealth Ave West, Holland Dr, Buona Vista Terminal
Version 3
Pasir Ris Int, Pasir Ris Dr 3, Dr 6, Dr 1, Dr 12, (Tampines Ave 10), Tampines Ave 9, Ave 7, Ave 4, Ave 5, PIE (Express), Adam Rd, Bt Timah/Dunearn Rd, Sixth Ave, Holland Rd, North Buona Vista Rd, Commonwealth Ave West, Clementi Rd, Kent Ridge Terminal
Do you guys think this service is able to fetch profits or is this service viable? I'd love to hear your comments
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Yup...would like to see a direct connection to the Eastern End of Singapore...but maybe the service wun be so viable during the school hols.
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Why not bedok to bt panjang instead?Maybe after CSS 608 is withdrawn.The last time i suggested to them for a new service either from bedok,eunos or pasir ris to woodlands,their reply is that 'there are many services in the east to woodlands actually,You can take this svs,alight here and transfer there,bla bla nere,bla bla there',chehh!
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Originally posted by service_238:
It will just be like another service 74 or 151. Why does version 3 express along Jln TPY?
I have a suggestion for a new SBST Service. This service aims to provide the Bt Timah Schools & Singapore Poly with better connections to the East.
New Trunk Service 20 (Pasir Ris - Buona Vista)
[b]Version 1
Pasir Ris Int, (Pasir Ris Dr 3), Pasir Ris St 52, Pasir Ris Dr 1, Pasir Ris Dr 12, (Tampines Ave 10), Tampines Ave 5, Tampines Ave 1, (Tampines Ave 10), Bedok North Rd, PIE, Lor 6 Toa Payoh, Jln Toa Payoh, Whitley Rd, PIE, Adam Rd, Bt Timah/Dunearn Rd, Sixth Ave, Holland Rd, North Buona Vista Rd, Commonwealth Ave West, Clementi Rd, Kent Ridge Terminal
Version 2 (Terminates at Buona Vista instead of Kent Ridge)
Pasir Ris Int, Pasir Ris Dr 3, Dr 6, Dr 1, Dr 12, (Tampines Ave 10), Tampines Ave 9, Ave 7, Ave 4, Ave 5, PIE, Lor 6 Toa Payoh, Jln Toa Payoh, Whitley Rd, PIE, Adam Rd, Bt Timah/Dunearn Rd, Sixth Ave, Holland Rd, Ulu Pandan Rd, Clementi Rd, Commonwealth Ave West, Holland Dr, Buona Vista Terminal
Version 3
Pasir Ris Int, Pasir Ris Dr 3, Dr 6, Dr 1, Dr 12, (Tampines Ave 10), Tampines Ave 9, Ave 7, Ave 4, Ave 5, PIE (Express), Adam Rd, Bt Timah/Dunearn Rd, Sixth Ave, Holland Rd, North Buona Vista Rd, Commonwealth Ave West, Clementi Rd, Kent Ridge Terminal
Do you guys think this service is able to fetch profits or is this service viable? I'd love to hear your comments[/b] -
You never know what they are doing behind our backs. I won't be suprised if SBST CEO is good friends with Tan Hup Foi and they actually talk business together.Originally posted by tranquilice:How much cooperation between the 2 operators? -
Any possibilities of merging?Originally posted by SBS9818A:You never know what they are doing behind our backs. I won't be suprised if SBST CEO is good friends with Tan Hup Foi and they actually talk business together.
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Oh all bus services under SBST and all train under SMRT? No way man, if the former happens there goes the bus network.Originally posted by tranquilice:Any possibilities of merging? -
But SBST controls majority of the bus network.Originally posted by SBS9818A:Oh all bus services under SBST and all train under SMRT? No way man, if the former happens there goes the bus network. -
That's why I said if SBST takes over all bus operations we're screwed. They'd probably mismanage it.Originally posted by tranquilice:But SBST controls majority of the bus network. -
We are already screwed right now.Originally posted by SBS9818A:That's why I said if SBST takes over all bus operations we're screwed. They'd probably mismanage it.
See what it did to NEL rationalisation. -
Hope that SBST will not do any haywire amendments to Hougang services.
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So we'd be more screwed if this takes place.Originally posted by tranquilice:We are already screwed right now. See what it did to NEL rationalisation. -
Never mind if this takes place. We are used to it.Originally posted by SBS9818A:So we'd be more screwed if this takes place. -
To cut the journey time by 5-6 min..Originally posted by tranquilice:It will just be like another service 74 or 151. Why does version 3 express along Jln TPY? -
Let SBST & TIBS/SMRT is what are they now.Merging,No way!Originally posted by tranquilice:Never mind if this takes place. We are used to it.
Simple Examples,If i'm bored with SBST buses,I can take TIBS,If i'm bored of this both,There's always SMRT & NEL trains,vice-versa. -
It has to depend on where you are, can you take a Tibs bus in Pasir Ris, Toa Payoh or Bishan if you are bored of taking SBST buses?Originally posted by carbikebus:Let SBST & TIBS/SMRT is what are they now.Merging,No way!
Simple Examples,If i'm bored with SBST buses,I can take TIBS,If i'm bored of this both,There's always SMRT & NEL trains,vice-versa. -
TPY has Sv. 966 and Sv. 985. Bishan has Sv. 851, 852, 855, 980, 167.Originally posted by tranquilice:It has to depend on where you are, can you take a Tibs bus in Pasir Ris, Toa Payoh or Bishan if you are bored of taking SBST buses?