Written Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan to Parliamentary Question on Extension of Bus Service 983 to Cover Keat Hong Close

Mr Zaqy Mohamad asked the Minister for Transport in view of increased residents in Keat Hong Pride and Keat Hong Crest, whether LTA will consider having bus service 983 routed through Keat Hong Close and, if not, what are the reasons or barriers. 

Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan:

1.     These are new estates and we are closely monitoring travel patterns there. A rule of thumb is to ensure that there are public bus services within 400 metres of developments, subject to there being a minimum level of ridership.

2.     Meanwhile, Service 983 is accessible within 400 metres from developments at Keat Hong Close. If a shorter walking distance is preferred, residents can walk around 300 metres to take Service 301, and make a same bus-stop transfer to Service 983 along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 6.