Residents and MPs also welcomed the new Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme.
SINGAPORE - It takes up to 45 minutes for long-time Toa Payoh East resident Hong Yuan Pei to travel by public bus to Caldecott MRT station, which is about 2km from his flat in Lorong 7 Toa Payoh.
Transport experts also welcomed the new government initiative, telling ST that the move sends a signal that the Government is trying to make public buses and trains a more attractive travel option compared with driving or taking a taxi or private-hire car. “By reducing bus waiting times, and creating bus routes that are more direct, LTA is trying to narrow that gap so that commuters begin to choose public transport over driving or booking a private-hire vehicle,” he said.
He said the consultations with grassroots advisers is a key part of the new enhancement programme, as it means the improvements made will better reflect the needs of the local community. Mr Saktiandi said he has been pushing for LTA to introduce new bus routes in his ward, or change existing ones, so that his residents have better access to Caldecott MRT station.
She added that City Direct bus service 666, which passes through Punggol Drive and Punggol Field, remains in service, and LTA will continue to monitor its usage and capacity.
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