Increasing Bus Services for Residents Living in New HDB BTO Project at Rivervale Shores
Debated in Parliament on 7 Aug 2024.
Summary
- Chua Kheng Wee Louis inquired about potential increases in bus services for residents of the new HDB BTO project at Rivervale Shores to support higher ridership and improve connectivity.
- Chee Hong Tat noted that residents are currently served by bus Services 50, 62, and 85, connecting them to various locations, including Sengkang town centre.
- The Ministry of Transport has announced enhancements to bus services as part of the Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme to better accommodate commuters' needs, with details to be shared later.
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Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport with the recent completion of the new HDB BTO project at Rivervale Shores, whether there will be an increase in bus services available for residents living in and within the vicinity of the project to meet higher bus ridership and provide better transport connectivity.
Chee Hong Tat
Currently, residents at Rivervale Shores are served by bus Services 50, 62 and 85 along Sengkang East Drive which connect them to the transport hub at Sengkang town centre, as well as to other places like Punggol, Hougang, Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Upper Paya Lebar and Yishun.
As the Ministry of Transport announced last month, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will make enhancements to bus services under the Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme to better serve the needs of commuters, including residents from newer estates. LTA will share more details as they progressively introduce these enhancements in consultation with the grassroots advisers.