Considerations When Adding Bus Routes and Increasing Frequency Bus Services in A Precinct

Ms Valerie Lee asked the Acting Minister for Transport what factors does the Ministry consider when deciding to (i) add bus routes and (ii) increase the frequency or capacity of bus services in particular precincts.

Mr Jeffrey Siow: The Land Transport Authority considers factors, like ridership demand, journey times, travel patterns, alternative travel options and resource availability in deciding whether to add bus routes or adjust existing services.

Increasingly, with new Housing and Development Board estates, we will look at whether we can put in bus services ahead of time, within our resource constraints, such as the limited pool of bus drivers.