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Long bus routes are here to stay, says Second Minister for Transport
by Leong Wee Keat 05:55 AM Aug 17, 2010Long bus routes are here to stay, Second Minister for Transport Lim Hwee Hua assured yesterday.
That is because these services provide "comprehensive connections to all parts of Singapore", particularly those that the MRT does not reach.
She was responding to Non-Constituency MP Sylvia Lim, who sought clarification over the Government's announcement that some longer bus routes would be discontinued.
Mrs Lim explained the possibility of splitting some of the long bus routes arose during LTA's public consultations where some residents felt these services were more susceptible to delays caused by poor traffic conditions.
Said Mrs Lim: "The option of splitting long bus routes will be studied together with other proposals, and will only be considered when it is sensible to do so."
The LTA will examine factors such as available travel alternatives; overall journey times; fare implications; and the special needs of the elderly and the disabled.
Long bus routes are here to stay, says Second Minister for Transport
by Leong Wee Keat 05:55 AM Aug 17, 2010Long bus routes are here to stay, Second Minister for Transport Lim Hwee Hua assured yesterday.
That is because these services provide "comprehensive connections to all parts of Singapore", particularly those that the MRT does not reach.
She was responding to Non-Constituency MP Sylvia Lim, who sought clarification over the Government's announcement that some longer bus routes would be discontinued.
Mrs Lim explained the possibility of splitting some of the long bus routes arose during LTA's public consultations where some residents felt these services were more susceptible to delays caused by poor traffic conditions.
Said Mrs Lim: "The option of splitting long bus routes will be studied together with other proposals, and will only be considered when it is sensible to do so."
The LTA will examine factors such as available travel alternatives; overall journey times; fare implications; and the special needs of the elderly and the disabled.
