Anyway, taking 123 from Tiong Bahru MRT exit A ($1.80) is cheaper than taking Sentosa Express from HarbourFront MRT ($5.70).
But the travel time could actually be 30 minutes longer, when taking 123 at Tiong Bahru (120 mins), instead of Sentosa Express at HarbourFront (90 mins).
Nonetheless, those on budget but still want to go Sentosa can take 123... because thanks to distance fares, the cost on bus 123 itself is only $0.20...
Considering the difference is about $3.90, effectively you are saving on the Sentosa Express, which costs $4...
Nevertheless, Sentosa Express is free-of-charge when travelling back to Singapore.
When traveling back to Singapore, it's better to take Sentosa Express and then transfer to MRT at HarbourFront... because without the Sentosa Express, the travel fare is only $1.70, cheaper than taking 123 to Tiong Bahru and then take MRT back home ($1.80).. and somemore the travel time is shorter...
By the way, this is only applicable to the western part of Singapore... I'm not sure if this is also applicable to other parts of Singapore... but most probably it's the same; only the travel time and fare different...
Originally posted by TPS Timothy Mok:Only terminating at RWS?
beach station terminal la
wow next time zouk out sure full of people. one DD bus not enough.
Originally posted by gekpohboy:With regards to the bus route 123 from Tiong Bahru MRT to Sentosa, just wondering, is it the same route as the one that ran to Sentosa 20 years ago?
Because as I was viewing videos of 123 from Tiong Bahru MRT (exit A) to Sentosa, I seem to find the scene very familiar, especially the roundabout part, like I have seen it before... just wondering is this was the same route that went to Sentosa many years ago...
Also, is there a possibility that it was actually 123 that went to Sentosa many years ago, only to be rerouted to HarbourFront when HarbourFront MRT opened.... I'm not sure about the HarbourFront MRT part... because it could actually be 123 all along.
Those who have memories or recordings of the 123 historical route, please help to verify if this was actually the route that went to Sentosa many years ago...
Because if our memories tally with one another, then most likely it's true, that it was actually 123 that went to Sentosa in the past, and now they are reverting back the connection that was taken away 20 years ago...
anyway, if I remember correctly, the bus that went to Sentosa many years ago only went to the visitor arrival centre, which is around the present-day RWS entrance... from there, the bus turned around and returned to Singapore...
also, if I'm not wrong, the bus was the Volvo B10M... cuz I remember the steps was very tall, and that time I was only like 3-4 years old... it was the part I dreaded most whenever I come to Sentosa in the past.... because that time I was very small... and I always have to be carried up to board the bus... as I couldn't walk up the stairs on my own...
anyway, those who know, please help to verify. Thanks.
My only knowledge would be the sentosa bus E that existed back then... I also need some verification
Originally posted by CZT:My only knowledge would be the sentosa bus E that existed back then... I also need some verification
there is also a Bus A and a Bus C which links it to the main island. other than that, some others are used to serve that island only.
Bus A from HBF, Bus B and Bus C from TB MRT. Later, there was Bus E from Orchard Rd.
There were no concession fares, IIRC.
Originally posted by iveco:Bus A from HBF, Bus B and Bus C from TB MRT. Later, there was Bus E from Orchard Rd.
There were no concession fares, IIRC.
World Trade Centre, you mean?
Hoping that svc 1 will be at the West side since Clementi got svc 7 & Bt Merah got 5 under their package.
Highly suspect that 71 would be used for the new YCK - Bishan svc
Originally posted by SMB1368T:Highly suspect that 71 would be used for the new YCK - Bishan svc
Obviously,Another one should be a new 1xx series once the expansion is completed.
Tampines package new svc suspect using 44 or 29x.
Bedok package using 15x or 40x.
Serangoon-Eunos using 137.
SMRT new svc suspect use 110 & 114.
29X
Originally posted by carbikebus:Hoping that svc 1 will be at the West side since Clementi got svc 7 & Bt Merah got 5 under their package.
I would say svc 1 may be better as a Punggol - CBD service ...
As svc 1, the last-to-be-introduced single-digit service, its importance and demand may be expected to exceed svc 2 ... and having a Punggol - CBD link that's currently lacking (sans City Directs) would be suitable. Along with the fact that svc 3 also serves Punggol.
Imagine the disappointment if 1 ends up with a route like 127.
Originally posted by AJQZC:I would say svc 1 may be better as a Punggol - CBD service ...
As svc 1, the last-to-be-introduced single-digit service, its importance and demand may be expected to exceed svc 2 ... and having a Punggol - CBD link that's currently lacking (sans City Directs) would be suitable. Along with the fact that svc 3 also serves Punggol.
Imagine the disappointment if 1 ends up with a route like 127.
But 3 passes by three town and PSR and Tampines got a number of single digit.West side only 5 & 7.
Tampines already have 4,5,8,9 while Pasir Ris have 3,5,6.
Originally posted by carbikebus:But 3 passes by three town and PSR and Tampines got a number of single digit.West side only 5 & 7.
Tampines already have 4,5,8,9 while Pasir Ris have 3,5,6.
5 does not go to the west as BM is within central area, so west side effectively only has 7 as the sole single-digit service. If 1 were ever to be introduced, it should preferably serve the east as it would complete the 1-9 set serving the east area. If anyone notice, the first 39 services in consecutive numerical order (2-40) have a terminus in the east side with the exception of 11, though some argue Geylang can be considered to be part of east side because of its geographical proximity to Bedok.
IMO the unused number routes between 1 to 200 can preferably be used for future services in these areas:
1/44/68: Anywhere in the east
71: YCK/AMK
104/108/110/114: Serangoon/Hougang
126: Bukit Merah/St. Michaels
137: AMK/Sims Place
144/146/148/149: Toa Payoh/Bidadari/Lor 1 Geylang
152/164: Sengkang/Punggol
Originally posted by Marvel68:5 does not go to the west as BM is within central area, so west side effectively only has 7 as the sole single-digit service. If 1 were ever to be introduced, it should preferably serve the east as it would complete the 1-9 set serving the east area. If anyone notice, the first 39 services in consecutive numerical order (2-40) have a terminus in the east side with the exception of 11, though some argue Geylang can be considered to be part of east side because of its geographical proximity to Bedok.
IMO the unused number routes between 1 to 200 can preferably be used for future services in these areas:
1/44/68: Anywhere in the east
71: YCK/AMK
104/108/110/114: Serangoon/Hougang
126: Bukit Merah/St. Michaels
137: AMK/Sims Place
144/146/148/149: Toa Payoh/Bidadari/Lor 1 Geylang
152/164: Sengkang/Punggol
For trunk svcs in the west, the 20x or even 21x series can be used because of existing svcs 200, 201 and the lack of any routes in the 21x series.
Originally posted by Marvel68:5 does not go to the west as BM is within central area, so west side effectively only has 7 as the sole single-digit service. If 1 were ever to be introduced, it should preferably serve the east as it would complete the 1-9 set serving the east area. If anyone notice, the first 39 services in consecutive numerical order (2-40) have a terminus in the east side with the exception of 11, though some argue Geylang can be considered to be part of east side because of its geographical proximity to Bedok.
IMO the unused number routes between 1 to 200 can preferably be used for future services in these areas:
1/44/68: Anywhere in the east
71: YCK/AMK
104/108/110/114: Serangoon/Hougang
126: Bukit Merah/St. Michaels
137: AMK/Sims Place
144/146/148/149: Toa Payoh/Bidadari/Lor 1 Geylang
152/164: Sengkang/Punggol
So it's better Clementi have a new svc 1 in future.Who would have thought 41 & 49 will be at West side when 40,42,43,45,46,47,48 serve Eastern areas?Who would have thought 127 & 129 will originate from Tampines?With LTA planning,It's not suprised.Im not suprised if SMRT svc start from Northeast using the usual SBST svc number also.
http://landtransportguru.net/changi-airport-ptb4-bus-stand/
Apparently, there is going to be a new bus service connecting Compassvale Bus Interchange to Changi Airport PTB4 according to landtransportguru.net
Originally posted by carbikebus:So it's better Clementi have a new svc 1 in future.Who would have thought 41 & 49 will be at West side when 40,42,43,45,46,47,48 serve Eastern areas?Who would have thought 127 & 129 will originate from Tampines?With LTA planning,It's not suprised.Im not suprised if SMRT svc start from Northeast using the usual SBST svc number also.
Why Clementi? No space + no need + presence of existing svc 7 that adds risk of EDS confusion.
Originally posted by Seveneighteightsix:For trunk svcs in the west, the 20x or even 21x series can be used because of existing svcs 200, 201 and the lack of any routes in the 21x series.
Should just start a new series like 4xx ... IMO using 99x for Bt Batok may have been a bad idea, seeing that there's conflict with emergency numbers & services are under a new operator (TT) now
Originally posted by AJQZC:Why Clementi? No space + no need + presence of existing svc 7 that adds risk of EDS confusion.
Even talks about svc 36 re-routed to T4. Does the overhead cover for the bus stand accommodate DDs? Hopefully it is +4.5m.
Originally posted by AJQZC:Why Clementi? No space + no need + presence of existing svc 7 that adds risk of EDS confusion.
Clementi package also include,Jurong East(197) should 51 cut short in future,Kent Ridge,Buona Vista & Ghim moh la dey
Originally posted by AJQZC:Should just start a new series like 4xx ... IMO using 99x for Bt Batok may have been a bad idea, seeing that there's conflict with emergency numbers & services are under a new operator (TT) now
941,945,947 & 990 renumbered as 361,365,367 & 490?
361,365 and 367 are former numbers of 941,945 and 947 that were used by SBS(T) and SMRT (TIBS) from mid 80s to 2004 if I am not wrong. Looks classic and good suggestion to convert back to their former numbers mentioned.
Originally posted by Seveneighteightsix:http://landtransportguru.net/changi-airport-ptb4-bus-stand/
Apparently, there is going to be a new bus service connecting Compassvale Bus Interchange to Changi Airport PTB4 according to landtransportguru.net
New bus service from Compassvale Bus Interchange to Changi Airport PTB4?
Originally posted by Seveneighteightsix:http://landtransportguru.net/changi-airport-ptb4-bus-stand/
Apparently, there is going to be a new bus service connecting Compassvale Bus Interchange to Changi Airport PTB4 according to landtransportguru.net
Maybe they will number it 44 ... following 24/34 and other two-digits.
Maybe not ...