The Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme (BCEP) was introduced in July 2024 to enhance bus connectivity, especially in newer estates located further from MRT stations, and offer alternative travel modes along rail lines with high ridership. Since its launch, LTA has introduced 27 new and extended bus services and enhanced 62 existing services to improve connectivity. These include new express bus services to and from the city and limited-stop bus services that take a faster route to MRT stations. Every day, about 244,000 commuters benefit from having more travel options and shorter trips.

Please refer to Annex A for examples of how the new services have benefitted commuters.

Upcoming Planned Enhancements under the BCEP

2.        In the next few months, LTA will launch seven new bus services and extend two bus services. Existing bus services will also be further enhanced. These improvements were made in consultation with Grassroots Advisers and community leaders, following a review of our bus network coverage and ridership patterns.

New and Extended Bus Services

3.        On 8 March 2026, the following enhancements will be made:

i.        New Feeder Service 831 within Tengah
ii.       Extension of Service 97 / 97e from Jurong East to Tengah

Please refer to Annex B for more details on the above enhancements.

4.        In the subsequent months, further enhancements will be made:

i.        Extension of Service 181 from Jurong West to Tengah
ii.       Three new peak period Services 457, 458 and 459 providing residents from Hougang, Sengkang and Punggol respectively with a direct connection to the Circle Line and the employment centre at Tai Seng
ii.       New peak period Service 460 providing residents in Tampines Boulevard with a faster connection to Tampines MRT station
iv.       New peak period Service 461 providing residents within Yishun East with a faster connection to Khatib MRT station
v.         New City Direct Service 684 linking Brickland and Bukit Batok West to the Central Business District (CBD)

5.        Details of further enhancements in subsequent months will be shared closer to their implementation dates.

6.         We will continue to improve the public transport network in a prudent and responsive manner.

Annex A:  Examples of how the new / extended services have benefitted commuters
Annex B:  Publicity posters for Services 97 / 97e and 831