Forum: How is public transport access determined for older estates?

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I live in the Seletar Hills estate, which is over 60 years old, with many residents in their 70s or 80s. I relocated here 15 years ago and recall it took over three years for a service 50 bus route (Ang Mo Kio and Bishan) to be started for us.

When I read the article “

5 new bus services to ply Kent Ridge, Hougang, Boon Lay, Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Mayflower areas

” (March 10), I wondered how providing public transportation access to Singapore estates is determined, in particular for older estates comprising ageing communities.

The authorities have said demand for new bus services has to be monitored before a decision is made. Meanwhile, to get to Buangkok MRT station, the nearest one to our estate, residents have to take two buses.

David Wong Yeng Kin

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