Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Direct Connection Bus Services by Private Operators for Residents in Fernvale to CBD During Peak Hours in Addition to Service 671

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Minister for Transport whether the Ministry will consider allowing private bus operators to provide direct connection bus services for residents in Fernvale to and from the Central Business District (CBD) during the morning and evening peak periods as residents still find that the additional trips by SBS Transit City Direct Bus Service 671 to and from CBD not quite sufficient.

Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     The Land Transport Authority (LTA) welcomes private bus operators to operate additional bus services to complement our public transport services and provide more travel options for the residents. Besides City Direct Service 671, Fernvale residents are presently served by the privately-operated Premium Bus Services 550 and 592 to the Central Business District. Residents may access these bus services along Sengkang West Avenue, Sengkang West Way, or Jalan Kayu.