Go-Ahead Singapore
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.jpg) A Zhongtong N12 operated by Go-Ahead Singapore | |
| Parent | Go-Ahead Group |
|---|---|
| Founded | 4 September 2016 |
| Headquarters | Loyang Bus Depot 2 Loyang Way, Singapore 508776 |
| Service area | Eastern Singapore |
| Service type | Bus operator |
| Routes | 31 |
| Hubs | 2 Pasir Ris Punggol |
| Stations | 10 Ang Mo Kio Bedok Changi Airport Changi Biz Park Changi Village Kampong Bahru Sengkang Tampines Upper East Coast Yishun |
| Depots | Loyang |
| Fleet | 433 |
| Chief executive | Leonard Lee |
| Website | www.go-aheadsingapore.com |
Go-Ahead Singapore is a contracted bus operator operating in Singapore. It commenced operations on 4 September 2016 and it is a subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group.
History
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On 15 April 2015, the Land Transport Authority called for tenders to operate 25 routes based at Changi Airport Bus Terminal, Changi Village Bus Terminal, Pasir Ris Bus Interchange, and Punggol Bus Interchange out of Loyang Bus Depot as part of its new Bus Contracting Model.[1] Busways, Go-Ahead Group, Keolis, RATP Dev Transdev Asia, SBS Transit, SMRT Buses, Tian Tan Shipping/Kumho Buslines and Woodlands Transport lodged bids.[2]
On 23 November that year, the Land Transport Authority awarded Go-Ahead Singapore the contract with Go-Ahead Singapore to commence operations on 4 September and 18 September 2016 respectively. The contract will run for five years with a two years extension if it meets LTA's requirements. [3][4][5]
On 11 December that year, the Land Transport Authority handed over Loyang Bus Depot to Go-Ahead Singapore to allow it to be fitted out.[6]
On 19 June 2016, the Loyang Bus Depot was officially opened by MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol Group Representation Constituency, Zainal Sapari and the group chief executive of the Go-Ahead Group David Brown. Loyang Bus Depot Carnival was also held on the same day to allow the public to tour the depot and also learn more about Go-Ahead Singapore.[7]
On 21 September that year, Go-Ahead Singapore found itself short of staff less than three weeks after launching its services. A total of 30 SBS Transit drivers were deployed at Loyang Bus Depot to operate services 358 and 359, while SMRT Buses sent 10 drivers to help the new public bus operator operate service 85. Tower Transit Singapore was also engaged to supply a staff bus service for Go-Ahead employees at Loyang Bus Depot.[8]
On 30 November that year, Go-Ahead Singapore's managing director Nigel Wood left due to "personal reasons". He has since resumed his position with Go-Ahead London as its general manager.[9]
Bus Routes
[edit]Go-Ahead Singapore commenced operations of 24 services in two tranches. 13 bus services commenced services on 4 September 2016, while another 11 has started on 18th of that month. All services were previously operated by SBS Transit.[10][11] Expansion therefore followed after the handover, but the operator only allows trunk, feeder, Express and City Direct services. Go-Ahead did not take over NiteOwl 4N, NiteOwl 6N and NightRider NR7 from the former operators, SBS Transit and SMRT Buses.
| Date | Service | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12 March 2017 | 381 | Expansion of Punggol |
| 28 January 2018 | 12e | Weekday one-directional service (6am-12pm and 4pm-10pm) and weekend two-directional service (8am-6pm and 1.30pm-10pm) |
| 1 April 2018 | 68 | Expansion of Tampines North |
| 2 January 2019 | 661 | Peak Hours only |
| 9 September 2019 | 43e | Peak Hours only |
| 2 March 2020 | 666 | Peak Hours only |
| 27 December 2020 | 384 | Expansion of Punggol |
| 14 October 2024 | 673 | Peak Hours only |
Bus Fleet
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Single decker buses
[edit]- MAN NL323F Lion's City (A22)
- Mercedes-Benz Citaro
- Yutong E12
Double decker buses
[edit]- MAN ND323F Lion's City (A95)
- Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse Gemini 2
- Yutong E12DD
Formerly operated
[edit]- BYD K9
- CRRC C12
- Zhongtong N12
References
[edit]- ^ "Second Bus Package under the Government Contracting Model up for Tender". Land Transport Authority. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
- ^ Bid Prices for Loyang Bus Package Archived 8 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine Land Transport Authority
- ^ run bus services in Singapore Archived 3 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine Channel NewsAsia 23 November 2015
- ^ "Go-Ahead enters Singapore bus market". Go-Ahead Group. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
- ^ LT Awards Second Bus Package to Go-Ahead Group plc Land Transport Authority 23 November 2015
- ^ "Loyang Bus Depot Handed Over to Go-Ahead Group | Press Room | Land Transport Authority". www.lta.gov.sg. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ "Loyang Bus Depot Carnival : Go-Ahead Singapore English". www.go-aheadsingapore.com. Archived from the original on 18 June 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ "SBS Transit, SMRT and Tower Transit roped in to help new operator Go-Ahead". Channel NewsAsia. 21 September 2016. Archived from the original on 3 January 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ^ "Go-Ahead Singapore's managing director Nigel Wood leaves shortly after official launch". The Straits Times. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ^ Key directors appointed at Go-Ahead Singapore Archived 8 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine Go-Ahead Singapore 17 March 2016
- ^ "Loyang bus package to be rolled out in 2 tranches from September". Channel NewsAsia. Archived from the original on 16 November 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
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