Transport Minister observes rush hour bus frequency
Transport Minister Raymond Lim (in purple) takes Bus Service 960
SINGAPORE: Transport Minister Raymond Lim on Monday travelled on bus service 960 to observe for himself the frequency and passenger load situation in Bukit Panjang, after services were increased during the morning peak period since July.
Photos of Mr Lim's visit with officials were posted on the ministry's Facebook page.
Mr Lim was also in Bukit Panjang to look at improvements made to the bus stop in front of Block 270, which had been extended and had an arrival information panel installed.
The ministry said the situation in the area has improved.
Commuters can now use the real-time bus arrival information to decide if they want to board a bus that has arrived or wait for the next one.
Passengers are also able to board or alight the bus easily, as there's no tailback of waiting buses, as was the case in the past.
The ministry said Mr Lim makes such unannounced trips on buses and trains to get a better feel of the situation on the ground.
It also helps officials see first-hand the impact of measures implemented to improve the public transport system.
Mr Lim last visited the same area in June.
He too will enjoy the ride...
Transport Minister Raymond Lim (in purple) takes Bus Service 960
SINGAPORE: Transport Minister Raymond Lim on Monday travelled on bus service 960 to observe for himself the frequency and passenger load situation in Bukit Panjang, after services were increased during the morning peak period since July.
Photos of Mr Lim's visit with officials were posted on the ministry's Facebook page.
Mr Lim was also in Bukit Panjang to look at improvements made to the bus stop in front of Block 270, which had been extended and had an arrival information panel installed.
The ministry said the situation in the area has improved.
Commuters can now use the real-time bus arrival information to decide if they want to board a bus that has arrived or wait for the next one.
Passengers are also able to board or alight the bus easily, as there's no tailback of waiting buses, as was the case in the past.
The ministry said Mr Lim makes such unannounced trips on buses and trains to get a better feel of the situation on the ground.
It also helps officials see first-hand the impact of measures implemented to improve the public transport system.
Mr Lim last visited the same area in June.
He too will enjoy the ride...
