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SBS Transit

‘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.

Forum: Bus driver returned diamond ring

Bus, train services extended on eve of Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day

Commuters can stay out later as selected train and bus services will be extended on May 26 and 30.
Commuters can stay out later as selected train and bus services will be extended on May 26 and 30.

All 25 first-generation North East Line MRT trains refurbished for improved efficiency

The final upgraded train returned to passenger service in March 2026.
The final upgraded train returned to passenger service in March 2026.

DTL, TEL to have shorter hours in next few months for tests ahead of new MRT stations opening

Commuters are encouraged to use existing bus services and other MRT lines to complete their journeys.
Commuters are encouraged to use existing bus services and other MRT lines to complete their journeys.

Downtown Line and Thomson-East Coast Line reliability fell in March; Circle Line improved

The Downtown Line, which was the second most reliable MRT line in February, dropped to third place in March.
The Downtown Line, which was the second most reliable MRT line in February, dropped to third place in March.

Investors question SBS Transit’s competitiveness, board oversight ahead of AGM

Investors have raised questions ahead of SBS Transit's AGM as the transport operator’s dominance in the bus segment has come under pressure.
Investors have raised questions ahead of SBS Transit's AGM as the transport operator’s dominance in the bus segment has come under pressure.

Bus, train services to be extended on eve of Labour Day

The Sengkang-Punggol LRT service will be extended on April 30, with trains departing from Sengkang and Punggol stations at 1.06am and 1.09am respectively.
The Sengkang-Punggol LRT service will be extended on April 30, with trains departing from Sengkang and Punggol stations at 1.06am and 1.09am respectively.

New SBS Transit training centre to teach staff to help wheelchair users, visually impaired commuters

Kris Loy (R), 50, associate trainer with SBS Transit and SG Enable demonstrates how a wheelchair user could be helped into the bus. The demonstration was done at the official  opening of the new Public Transport Inclusivity Training Centre (PTITC) on April 10, 2026.
Kris Loy (R), 50, associate trainer with SBS Transit and SG Enable demonstrates how a wheelchair user could be helped into the bus. The demonstration was done at the official  opening of the new Public Transport Inclusivity Training Centre (PTITC) on April 10, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.