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|parent = [[Transit Systems]]
|parent = [[Transit Systems]]
|founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2016|5|29}}
|founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2016|5|29}}
|headquarters = [[Bulim Bus Depot]]
|headquarters = [[Bulim Bus Depot]] <br>
[[Mandai Bus Depot]]
|locale =Singapore
|locale =Singapore
|service_area = Western Singapore
|service_area = Western Singapore
Northern Singapore (Q2 2021)
|service_type = Bus operator
|service_type = Bus operator
|hubs = [[Bukit Batok Bus Interchange]]<br>[[Jurong East Bus Interchange]]
|hubs = [[Bukit Batok Bus Interchange]]<br>[[Jurong East Bus Interchange]] <br> [[Sembawang Bus Interchange]] (Q2 2021) <br> [[Yishun Bus Interchange]] (Q2 2021)
|stations = [[Clementi Bus Interchange]]
|stations = [[Clementi Bus Interchange]]
|depots = Bulim Bus Depot
|depots = Bulim Bus Depot <br> Mandai Bus Depot
|routes = 30
|routes = 30 <br>
57 (Q2 2021)
|fleet = 371
|fleet = 371
|ridership =
|ridership =
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On 13 March 2017, Tower Transit Singapore started operating Singapore's first 3-door double decker bus.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/three-door-double-decker-bus-hits-the-roads-in-trial?xtor=CS1-10#link_time=1489373601| title= 3-door double decker bus with 2 staircases and USB ports hits the road in trial | publisher= Straits Times | accessdate= 14 March 2017}}</ref>
On 13 March 2017, Tower Transit Singapore started operating Singapore's first 3-door double decker bus.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/three-door-double-decker-bus-hits-the-roads-in-trial?xtor=CS1-10#link_time=1489373601| title= 3-door double decker bus with 2 staircases and USB ports hits the road in trial | publisher= Straits Times | accessdate= 14 March 2017}}</ref>


On 30 September 2020, the Land Transport Authority awarded the Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package to Tower Transit Singapore, along with the second 5-year term of the Bulim Bus Package<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20200930/pdf/44n6vsn2848r5b.pdf|url=https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20200930/pdf/44n6vsn2848r5b.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref>. Operations are expected to commence in the second quarter of 2021. The [[Mandai Bus Depot]] will be handed to Tower Transit Singapore for the Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package.
On 30 September 2020, the Land Transport Authority awarded the Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package to Tower Transit Singapore, along with the second 5-year term of the Bulim Bus Package.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving|url=https://www.facebook.com/WeKeepYourWorldMoving/posts/4456611497742385|access-date=2020-09-30|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}}</ref> Operations for both packages are expected to commence in the second quarter of 2021. The [[Mandai Bus Depot]] will be handed to Tower Transit Singapore for the Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package.


==Bus Routes==
==Bus Routes==
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There are 27 bus services operated by Tower Transit from [[Bukit Batok Bus Interchange]], [[Jurong East Bus Interchange]], [[Joo Koon Bus Interchange]] and [[Clementi Bus Interchange]], under [[Bulim Bus Depot]].<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=6bc7cedf-2390-4c4f-904c-de12115b1354 | title= LTA Awards First Tendered Bus Package to Tower Transit Group Limited | publisher= LTA Singapore | accessdate= 8 May 2015}}</ref> It also operates 3 City Direct services 651, 663 and 665.
There are 27 bus services operated by Tower Transit from [[Bukit Batok Bus Interchange]], [[Jurong East Bus Interchange]], [[Joo Koon Bus Interchange]] and [[Clementi Bus Interchange]], under [[Bulim Bus Depot]].<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=6bc7cedf-2390-4c4f-904c-de12115b1354 | title= LTA Awards First Tendered Bus Package to Tower Transit Group Limited | publisher= LTA Singapore | accessdate= 8 May 2015}}</ref> It also operates 3 City Direct services 651, 663 and 665.



In the second quarter of 2021, 27 bus services will be transferred from SMRT Buses to Tower Transit, operating out of [[Sembawang Bus Interchange]] and [[Yishun Bus Interchange]], operations will be based out of the [[Mandai Bus Depot]].
In the second quarter of 2021, 27 bus services will be transferred from SMRT Buses to Tower Transit, operating out of [[Sembawang Bus Interchange]] and [[Yishun Bus Interchange]], operations will be based out of the [[Mandai Bus Depot]].

Revision as of 09:48, 30 September 2020

Tower Transit Singapore
Tower Transit Singapore Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse Gemini 2, leased from the Land Transport Authority of Singapore.
ParentTransit Systems
Founded29 May 2016; 8 years ago (2016-05-29)
HeadquartersBulim Bus Depot
Mandai Bus Depot
LocaleSingapore
Service areaWestern Singapore Northern Singapore (Q2 2021)
Service typeBus operator
Routes30
57 (Q2 2021)
HubsBukit Batok Bus Interchange
Jurong East Bus Interchange
Sembawang Bus Interchange (Q2 2021)
Yishun Bus Interchange (Q2 2021)
StationsClementi Bus Interchange
DepotsBulim Bus Depot
Mandai Bus Depot
Fleet371
Chief executiveWinston Toh
Websitewww.towertransit.sg

Tower Transit Singapore is a contracted bus operator operating in Singapore. It is a subsidiary of Transit Systems.

History

In October 2014, the Land Transport Authority called for tenders to operate 26 routes out of Bulim Bus Depot in Jurong West based from Bukit Batok, Clementi and Jurong East bus interchanges as part of its new Bus Contracting Model.[1]

In May 2015, the Land Transport Authority awarded Tower Transit Singapore the contract with operations to commence in May 2016, with services based at the Bulim Bus Depot.[2][3] On 31 July 2015, the Land Transport Authority handed over Bulim Bus Depot to Tower Transit Singapore, allowing preparations such as fitting works on the depot and training of its staff to be carried out earlier.[4]

On 6 December 2015, the Bulim Bus Depot was officially opened by MP for Hong Kah North, Amy Khor and the CEO of Tower Transit, Adam Leishman. A Bulim Carnival Day was also held on the same day to allow the public to tour the depot and also learn more about Tower Transit.[5]

Tower Transit Singapore commenced operations on 29 May 2016.[6][7][8]

On 10 December 2016, Tower Transit Singapore became the first bus operator in Singapore to award an employee with a leisure trip. Mr Kumaran joined Tower Transit Singapore in May after 16 years with SMRT Buses — received his biggest prize for excellent service: A pair of return tickets to London and five nights’ accommodation worth S$4,500.[9]

On 13 February 2017, Tower Transit Singapore became the first bus operator in Singapore to celebrate Valentines Day. Tower Transit buses all had Happy Valentines Day programmed onto their buses's Electronic Destination Signages (EDS) and ran an article in The New Paper regarding the couples working in Tower Transit.[10]

On 1 March 2017, Tower Transit Singapore rolled out its signature scent on 100 buses operating the 66, 97 and 106 bus routes. Tower Transit is the first bus operator in Singapore to have such an initiative.[11]

On 8 March 2017, Tower Transit Singapore became the first bus operator to celebrate International Women's Day.[12]

On 13 March 2017, Tower Transit Singapore started operating Singapore's first 3-door double decker bus.[13]

On 30 September 2020, the Land Transport Authority awarded the Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package to Tower Transit Singapore, along with the second 5-year term of the Bulim Bus Package.[14] Operations for both packages are expected to commence in the second quarter of 2021. The Mandai Bus Depot will be handed to Tower Transit Singapore for the Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package.

Bus Routes

See also: List of bus routes in Singapore

There are 27 bus services operated by Tower Transit from Bukit Batok Bus Interchange, Jurong East Bus Interchange, Joo Koon Bus Interchange and Clementi Bus Interchange, under Bulim Bus Depot.[15] It also operates 3 City Direct services 651, 663 and 665.

In the second quarter of 2021, 27 bus services will be transferred from SMRT Buses to Tower Transit, operating out of Sembawang Bus Interchange and Yishun Bus Interchange, operations will be based out of the Mandai Bus Depot.

Bus Fleet

Double decker buses

Single Deck Buses

References

  1. ^ "First Bus Package Under The Government Contracting Model Up For Tender". LTA Singapore. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  2. ^ "LTA Awards First Tendered Bus Package to Tower Transit Group Limited". LTA Singapore. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  3. ^ "London-based Tower Transit wins first Government bus contract to run services in Jurong". The Straits Times. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  4. ^ "Bulim Bus Depot Handed Over to Tower Transit Singapore". LTA Singapore. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Bulim Bus Depot officially opens". Channel Newsasia. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  6. ^ First Tranche of Bus Services in Bulim Package to Roll Out on 29 May Land Transport Authority 29 April 2016
  7. ^ First batch of Tower Transit bus services to roll out on May 29 Channel NewsAsia 29 April 2016
  8. ^ "Tower Transit FAQ".
  9. ^ "Bus Driver Who Goes Extra Mile Awarded UK Trip". TODAY Online. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  10. ^ "Bus Captain Couples Keeping Love Alive On The Roads". The New Paper. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  11. ^ "Tower Transit rolls out signature scent". Channel News Asia. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  12. ^ "Manicure Treats for Tower Transit Female Staff". Straits Times. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  13. ^ "3-door double decker bus with 2 staircases and USB ports hits the road in trial". Straits Times. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  14. ^ "Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  15. ^ "LTA Awards First Tendered Bus Package to Tower Transit Group Limited". LTA Singapore. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
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