Allowing Bus Service 87 to Stop in Front of Hougang Polyclinic

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Acting Minister for Transport whether the LTA will consider allowing bus number 87 to stop at the bus stops in front of Hougang Polyclinic for the benefit of commuters especially seniors, from Hougang Avenue 5 going to Hougang Polyclinic so that commuters can avoid accessing on foot or transfer via the Hougang Bus Interchange or other nearby bus stops.

Mr Jeffrey Siow: In 2022, the Land Transport Authority made temporary changes to the routes of several bus services, including service 87, due to construction works for the Cross Island mass rapid transit line. These services will revert to the pre-2022 routes after construction works are completed, which is expected to be in 2030.

While the amended route of service 87 passes in front of Hougang Polyclinic, having more buses call at the bus stop would affect the existing six bus services calling at the bus stop and cause congestion along Hougang Ave 4. This would create safety issues for and inconvenience to pedestrians and other road users.