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  • ftjj0298
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  • SBS 9256 X
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    496 posts since Sep '07
    • 03 Sep `08, 10:17PM

      Expensive ah.....$3.50 - $4.00 then the premium 599 skips the most bus stop load at blk 101 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3....

  • eX.A.K.R.
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    766 posts since Jan '06
    • 03 Sep `08, 10:20PM

      As fully expected, not one route from Sembawang. We are completely neglected again.

      Route 586 is a bigger joke than Sarah Palin running for the U.S. Vice Presidency.

  • jayh272416
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  • QX179R
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    12,755 posts since Feb '08
    • 03 Sep `08, 10:53PM

      SMRT to introduce six new premium bus services

      SINGAPORE: Commuters living in Toa Payoh, Sunset Way, Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Panjang and Hougang can look forward to more options when travelling to work in the morning from September 8.

      SMRT is introducing six new premium bus services, in response to higher demand.

      These services will run from the heartlands to Jurong East, Orchard Road, Shenton Way and Robinson Road during morning peak hours on weekdays. Fares range between S$3.50 and S$4.50.

      SMRT said ridership for its premium bus services has grown by more than 10 per cent since April this year.  - CNA/so

  • sbst275
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    87,753 posts since Jun '04
  • SBS2695H
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    1,413 posts since Apr '08
    • 03 Sep `08, 10:59PM
      Originally posted by jayh272416:

      Walau they go invade toa payoh.


      Notice that SBST's Premium 558 and 559 also invaded Yishun, which is an SMRT Buses territory. Seriously I don't mind such invasions.

      Edited by SBS2695H 03 Sep `08, 11:00PM
  • Scania
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    2,825 posts since Jan '04
    • 03 Sep `08, 11:03PM

      Shall see what SMRT would provide for the Toa Payoh one, sekali some Coaster, it serves Lor 1 and 2 which is served by MRT, of which it takes 15 mins to reach Raffles Place from Braddell (provided you get on the first train which arrives). At least 535 serves the portion of Toa Payoh with more people and without MRT.

  • sbst275
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    87,753 posts since Jun '04
    • 03 Sep `08, 11:04PM

      e one from Sunset Way I doubt it can reach on time at all

      5 mins from Sunset Way to Clementi Ave 2 w/ e jam at Clementi Rd?

  • sbst275
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    87,753 posts since Jun '04
    • 03 Sep `08, 11:04PM

      e Toa Payoh one start from TAP North tat side maybe better icon_lol.gif

      Edited by sbst275 03 Sep `08, 11:05PM
  • Junyang700
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    387 posts since Feb '08
    • 03 Sep `08, 11:15PM

      Why would anybody take Service 586!

      LOL... Bukit Panjang to Jurong East for $4...

      Can take cab liao lah... lol...doesnt cost much more...

      And there is a direct change LRT > 160.... OR LRT > MRT....

      Who would pay more!

  • Scania
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    2,825 posts since Jan '04
    • 03 Sep `08, 11:29PM

      Ok, nice one, Toa Payoh one uses Sims Way and Nicoll Highway, which is jammed up every morning. And they can't do the 14e and 196e way cos they need to stop at bus stop.

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    • 03 Sep `08, 11:44PM
      Originally posted by sbst275:

      some bus stops being called really extra


      yes. why 599 calls at opp blk 5022 instead of blk 151 and s'goon north ave 3?

      and the only pax i can think of at opp daikin is people willing to walk out from s'goon gardens.

  • Scania
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    2,825 posts since Jan '04
    • 04 Sep `08, 12:21AM
      Originally posted by ^tamago^:


      yes. why 599 calls at opp blk 5022 instead of blk 151 and s'goon north ave 3?

      and the only pax i can think of at opp daikin is people willing to walk out from s'goon gardens.

      Which there is 572 by SSTA for Serangoon Gardens to Dhoby Ghaut/Shenton Way.

  • ngjy22
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    1,745 posts since Dec '06
    • 04 Sep `08, 12:36AM
      Originally posted by ^tamago^:


      yes. why 599 calls at opp blk 5022 instead of blk 151 and s'goon north ave 3?

      and the only pax i can think of at opp daikin is people willing to walk out from s'goon gardens.


      They missed out that bus stop, Blk 101 AMK Ave 3. That is the bus stop which sv74 buses got jammed and bunched up by pax.

  • sBs_boy
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    2,179 posts since Sep '04
    • 04 Sep `08, 12:56AM

      Other than 599, the rest are crap.

      Seriously..
      I wonder how much more crap can SMRT Service development can come up with. (or is there 1 in the first place ?)

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    • 04 Sep `08, 1:00AM
      Originally posted by Scania:

      Which there is 572 by SSTA for Serangoon Gardens to Dhoby Ghaut/Shenton Way.


      uh i see....

  • Scania
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    2,825 posts since Jan '04
    • 04 Sep `08, 1:05AM
      Originally posted by ^tamago^:


      uh i see....

      Can't blame...too many Premiums already, every place also have premium.

  • Scania
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    2,825 posts since Jan '04
    • 04 Sep `08, 1:08AM

      It seems that it takes ERP and increasing fuel prices to push people to take premium services. The previous batch of premium services introduced before the ERP started (ie 543, 555, 556, 557 etc) are just left with 541, 547, 571, 572 and 573.

  • Ajen
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    449 posts since Jun '08
    • 04 Sep `08, 1:17AM

      $3.50 to $4.50?

      walao so expensive?

      $4.50 i can buy $2 Nasi Lemak at mrt station.. another $2 for drinks..

      50cents buy tissue..   might as well take the bus/mrt.

       

       

  • Y_Shun
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    6,088 posts since Aug '06
    • 04 Sep `08, 9:19AM
      Originally posted by Ajen:

      $3.50 to $4.50?

      walao so expensive?

      $4.50 i can buy $2 Nasi Lemak at mrt station.. another $2 for drinks..

      50cents buy tissue..   might as well take the bus/mrt.

       

       

      guranteeted a seat for u

  • phillipC
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    340 posts since Feb '05
    • 04 Sep `08, 9:31AM

      Looks like 586 doesn’t go according to what they have planned initially :

      Premium Bus Service between Bukit Panjang Ring Road and Orchard Road/Shenton Way

  • ftjj0298
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    798 posts since Jun '08
    • 04 Sep `08, 9:50AM

      586 - MRT/LRT faster and cheaper
      589 - Clementi Rd Jam
      590 - There's 557 to Shenton Way, and $4.50?????

      597 - Braddell MRT and Nicoll Highway Jam
      598 - The problem is would they take a not?

      599 - I prefer 107 or 162.

  • sbst275
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    87,753 posts since Jun '04
    • 04 Sep `08, 9:59AM
      Originally posted by phillipC:

      Looks like 586 doesn’t go according to what they have planned initially :

      Premium Bus Service between Bukit Panjang Ring Road and Orchard Road/Shenton Way


      nope

      There's another application

  • sbst275
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    87,753 posts since Jun '04
    • 04 Sep `08, 10:14AM
      Originally posted by Scania:

      It seems that it takes ERP and increasing fuel prices to push people to take premium services. The previous batch of premium services introduced before the ERP started (ie 543, 555, 556, 557 etc) are just left with 541, 547, 571, 572 and 573.


      dun forget 537 and 540 icon_mrgreen.gif

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