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Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Average Ridership of Bus Service 405 During Qing Ming Period and Potential Direct Access Re-routing to Choa Chu Kang Columbarium

2 April 2024

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Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     what is the average daily ridership of Bus Service 405 during the current Qing Ming period; and

b.     whether Bus Service 405 can be re-routed to provide commuters with direct access to Choa Chu Kang Columbarium. 

Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     Service 405 is a special service linking the cemeteries in Lim Chu Kang with Boon Lay Bus Interchange; it only operates during specific festive periods. During the Qing Ming period in 2023, buses on Service 405 were generally less than 40% filled, peaking at 60% to 70% during the busiest hour on 7 April 2023, which coincided with Good Friday.

2.     Choa Chu Kang Columbarium is about 500m away from the nearest bus stop served by Service 405. It is not feasible to reroute Service 405 closer to the columbarium as the roads in the vicinity are too narrow for buses.

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