- Last month, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) reversed its decision to withdraw bus service 167, following an outcry from commuters
- The incident reflects the continuing appeal of buses despite the proliferation of MRT lines and an expanding rail network
- Bus commuters and enthusiasts said they are drawn to buses for a variety of reasons — from the direct connectivity and convenience they provide, to an appreciation for different bus models
- LTA said the rationalisation of bus services would be “an inevitable process” as Singapore develops its land transport system
- While rationalisation is unavoidable, how changes to bus services are implemented and conveyed to the public are key to how they are received, said transport analysts, MPs and commuters
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