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SBS Transit

Bus services in Tampines to be fully handed over to Go-Ahead Singapore on July 19

On July 19, Go-Ahead Singapore will take over 15 more services. They include services 4, 37, 47, 127 and 291.
On July 19, Go-Ahead Singapore will take over 15 more services. They include services 4, 37, 47, 127 and 291.

Slight easing of North East Line crowding with free off-peak rides, say commuters

About 9 per cent of commuters have made use of the free off-peak rides along the North East Line.
About 9 per cent of commuters have made use of the free off-peak rides along the North East Line.

NEL and SPLRT power system to be upgraded from 2027, to be completed progressively by mid-2030s

LTA said works will be carefully scheduled and done in phases to minimise impact on train operations.
LTA said works will be carefully scheduled and done in phases to minimise impact on train operations.

Singapore’s first dedicated housing for bus drivers opens next to Sengkang West Depot

Senior bus captain Tian Yinfu inside the bedroom of his apartment at SBS Transit’s SQ@Sengkang West.
Senior bus captain Tian Yinfu inside the bedroom of his apartment at SBS Transit’s SQ@Sengkang West.

Circle Line posts biggest improvement in May as MRT reliability stays above 2 million train-km mark

The Circle Line showed the biggest improvement in reliability, followed by the North-South Line and the North East Line. The other two lines held steady.
The Circle Line showed the biggest improvement in reliability, followed by the North-South Line and the North East Line. The other two lines held steady.

Higher bus driver pay will not lead to increased fares; experts say move should ‘help at the margins’

From January 2027, the starting monthly salaries of new local bus drivers will be increased by $450, funded by the Government.
From January 2027, the starting monthly salaries of new local bus drivers will be increased by $450, funded by the Government.

Starting pay of local bus drivers to rise by $450 from Jan 2027; average monthly pay could cross $4k

With the adjustments, new bus drivers stand to earn more than $4,000 from January 2027.
With the adjustments, new bus drivers stand to earn more than $4,000 from January 2027.

LTA assessing if bus operators need more support amid energy price hike

SBS Transit said its diesel and electricity costs increased by more than 80 per cent in March and April compared with February.
SBS Transit said its diesel and electricity costs increased by more than 80 per cent in March and April compared with February.

‘It was the right thing to do’: SBS bus driver finds and returns diamond ring worth $35,000

Mr Teo had discovered the ring near the rear door of his bus while conducting a routine inspection at the end of his shift.
Mr Teo had discovered the ring near the rear door of his bus while conducting a routine inspection at the end of his shift.

MRT reliability in April hits highest level since Nov 2024; most lines improve except CCL, TEL

On average, MRT trains clocked 2.22 million train-km between delays lasting more than five minutes between May 2025 and April 2026.
On average, MRT trains clocked 2.22 million train-km between delays lasting more than five minutes between May 2025 and April 2026.

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