SBS Transit still operates Seletar Region to improve theire bus service operations in Yishun, Ang Mo Kio and Yio Chu Kang with not so many accidents from 2025 onwards. I guess Go Ahead should operate Sengkang West Region besides Loyang Region so that it can has more rules to operate than in 2016 and now, just like for Tower Transit in Mandai Region since 2021. Furthermore, SMRT will focus its bus operations more in the West side so I bet as SMRT wins Jurong West Region is good enough. However, except for Clementi Region the plan for changing bus operators is still not yet decided, so that one still remains with SBS Transit. But hoping that Clementi Region would also be handed over to SMRT Buses.
I feel like a foreign bus operator or tower transit should secure that region. While tower transit would conquer almost the whole Yishun, I personally like the way tower transit handles the operations and with them securing Seletar, 851 and 852 can go to Bulim bus depot instead using dual depot control
I think that Go-Ahead Singapore was not tendered in this package is that they aren't interested to have MAN A24 bendies, mainly used for Yishun feeders.
Probably SBS transit will get the seletar package, however there could be a twist turn to let Seletar package under tower transit despite the monopoly turn
Simpang Depot is more likely for Sembawang-Yishun Package. As it was closer to both Sembawang Int & Yishun ITH. And maybe Woodlands will use Mandai & its Woodlands depots for the woodlands package. Just my thoughts based on the distance between interchanges & depots.
@@andrewsitu3472 Don't think so. Seletar is likely not a permanent depot as it on a reserve site. Most probably will shift to AMDEP. Bishan package will most likely shift to Kim Chuan depot and BRBP.
Perhaps Go-Ahead wants to focus on Loyang and prepare a bid for Sengkang-Hougang? Also, I would hope to see a change in operator for Seletar. Either Tower Transit or SMRT.
Kind of wanted Go-Ahead to take it but it's not going to happen at this point. Hopefully one of the new operators? Although I also feel that SBS Transit is likely to secure the package for another 5 years.
Nice Video! I think SBS Transit will continue to be the anchor operator of the Seletar Bus Package leh because TTS already had new bus interchanges and services, SMRT got the Jurong West Bus Package, GAS did not bid and the 2 other bus operators were not experienced. For Sengkang West, I think it will be either SBS Transit or GAS.
(Long comment ahead, I apologize in advance) I will be blunt here: if the rumors regarding SBST willingly give up ops in Sengkang West are true, I do not look forward to the precedence this sets. Remember, the BCM was concepted to encourage competition among bus operators, and while LTA has the final say in matters, the expectation is that they have to be partial and not interfere with the bidders. If we use a North American sports analogy, that will be like the commissioner (the highest authority of a league) telling a team to deliberately throw games to another team with the promise of a high draft pick. I bring this up cause teams draft prospects from a pool based on the team's performance in the previous season, so struggling teams get higher priority to pick than the contenders. As much as sports leagues have their favorite teams cause of market revenue, even they cannot directly intervene in order to send the brightest stars to their favorites in order to rake in money, since this directly goes against the spirit of competition (though front offices screwing up their team building is a different matter entirely). Likewise for the BCM, cause if the LTA can influence bus operators to go for or forfeit packages, it goes against the spirit of competition as it will make LTA look like they are playing favorites. When that happens, bus ops will definitely be affected, cause without competition, complacency kicks in very quickly, which is a very bad thing.
It reminds me of what happened in Perth back in 2011-12. I suspect Swan Transit willingly gave up on Kalamunda package so it could bid for Marmion package. Kalamunda eventually went to Path Transit who had previously controlled Marmion and Joondalup.
Rumour was spread that Go Ahead is very interested to run Sengkang West. Idk if you can say its a one-to-one trade? Couldnt be Go Ahead didnt bid Seletar by accidential right
Biased me will say SBST. But I think, if they may look at the records of the two foreign operators, SBST will be likely retain the region. Maybe negotiate some bus services with TTS and Go-Ahead? Anything can happen
But for me, I think high chance SBS Transit will win the Seletar Bus Package again for the 2nd tender because SBS Transit Seletar bus package was extended for 2 years from Mar 2023 to Mar 2025 based on good performance on Seletar Bus Package
Possibility Go-Ahead will just go off once their Loyang contract lose.Or probably LTA will try something different for them…Award GAS Sengkang-Hougang & Choa Chu Kang-Bukit Panjang in 2026 and lose Loyang to other operators. SMRT is second likely to win Seletar. SBST has 60% chance of retain but looking how they hint of winning the Jurong Region Line,LTA might award the Seletar package to new players like Nex Continental Holdings which is formerly National Express.Bravo however has good chances too. Personally,I don’t think TTS has a chance for Seletar.Maybe Loyang is a good catch.Their accident rates is high after SBST.
SBS Transit still operates Seletar Region to improve theire bus service operations in Yishun, Ang Mo Kio and Yio Chu Kang with not so many accidents from 2025 onwards. I guess Go Ahead should operate Sengkang West Region besides Loyang Region so that it can has more rules to operate than in 2016 and now, just like for Tower Transit in Mandai Region since 2021. Furthermore, SMRT will focus its bus operations more in the West side so I bet as SMRT wins Jurong West Region is good enough. However, except for Clementi Region the plan for changing bus operators is still not yet decided, so that one still remains with SBS Transit. But hoping that Clementi Region would also be handed over to SMRT Buses.
I feel like a foreign bus operator or tower transit should secure that region. While tower transit would conquer almost the whole Yishun, I personally like the way tower transit handles the operations and with them securing Seletar, 851 and 852 can go to Bulim bus depot instead using dual depot control
Also can send 825 to Seletar where all BYDs are.
I think that Go-Ahead Singapore was not tendered in this package is that they aren't interested to have MAN A24 bendies, mainly used for Yishun feeders.
I don’t think because of that…The engine is as the same as other Euro V MAN engines
Probably SBS transit will get the seletar package, however there could be a twist turn to let Seletar package under tower transit despite the monopoly turn
I prefer SMRT at this point. But theres a hidden theory on how Citybus managed to bid for Seletar
Simpang Depot is more likely for Sembawang-Yishun Package. As it was closer to both Sembawang Int & Yishun ITH.
And maybe Woodlands will use Mandai & its Woodlands depots for the woodlands package.
Just my thoughts based on the distance between interchanges & depots.
very highly likely.. Seletar depot likely for AMK depot replacement
@@Goodwonderland191so Seletar used for Bishan package?
@@andrewsitu3472 Don't think so. Seletar is likely not a permanent depot as it on a reserve site. Most probably will shift to AMDEP. Bishan package will most likely shift to Kim Chuan depot and BRBP.
@@PegasusBigBangso serangoon-eunos use which depot?Loyang also sit under Business zone.
Sengkang-Hougang bus package most likely change to Go-Ahead yk
Hopefully LTA doesn’t extend the contract
Perhaps Go-Ahead wants to focus on Loyang and prepare a bid for Sengkang-Hougang?
Also, I would hope to see a change in operator for Seletar. Either Tower Transit or SMRT.
Kind of wanted Go-Ahead to take it but it's not going to happen at this point. Hopefully one of the new operators? Although I also feel that SBS Transit is likely to secure the package for another 5 years.
Nice Video! I think SBS Transit will continue to be the anchor operator of the Seletar Bus Package leh because TTS already had new bus interchanges and services, SMRT got the Jurong West Bus Package, GAS did not bid and the 2 other bus operators were not experienced. For Sengkang West, I think it will be either SBS Transit or GAS.
Makes sense for Loyang and Hougang under GA just as it makes sense for Morley, Midland and Kalamunda under Path Transit.
@@andrewsitu3472but again you have to look into service like 51/51A,151…Dead mileage from JE/KR all the way to Loyang?
@@Iamwhatiam76 51 and 151 can be under UPDEP minority. Just lease a few berths for these ones. Same arrangement can be done for 165 at BBDEP.
(Long comment ahead, I apologize in advance)
I will be blunt here: if the rumors regarding SBST willingly give up ops in Sengkang West are true, I do not look forward to the precedence this sets. Remember, the BCM was concepted to encourage competition among bus operators, and while LTA has the final say in matters, the expectation is that they have to be partial and not interfere with the bidders. If we use a North American sports analogy, that will be like the commissioner (the highest authority of a league) telling a team to deliberately throw games to another team with the promise of a high draft pick.
I bring this up cause teams draft prospects from a pool based on the team's performance in the previous season, so struggling teams get higher priority to pick than the contenders. As much as sports leagues have their favorite teams cause of market revenue, even they cannot directly intervene in order to send the brightest stars to their favorites in order to rake in money, since this directly goes against the spirit of competition (though front offices screwing up their team building is a different matter entirely). Likewise for the BCM, cause if the LTA can influence bus operators to go for or forfeit packages, it goes against the spirit of competition as it will make LTA look like they are playing favorites. When that happens, bus ops will definitely be affected, cause without competition, complacency kicks in very quickly, which is a very bad thing.
It reminds me of what happened in Perth back in 2011-12. I suspect Swan Transit willingly gave up on Kalamunda package so it could bid for Marmion package. Kalamunda eventually went to Path Transit who had previously controlled Marmion and Joondalup.
possible can showcase of the tengah bus interchange
If i got free time then yes
I wonder what happens if none of the 4 operators win but Busways (the operator who tried bidding for Seletar last time) wins
I can confirm that SBST will retain Seletar region. But if any of one operator won Seletar region, what will happened to Sengkang West then?
Rumour was spread that Go Ahead is very interested to run Sengkang West. Idk if you can say its a one-to-one trade? Couldnt be Go Ahead didnt bid Seletar by accidential right
Biased me will say SBST. But I think, if they may look at the records of the two foreign operators, SBST will be likely retain the region. Maybe negotiate some bus services with TTS and Go-Ahead? Anything can happen
SBST should take in 169, 801 and 825 while palming off 850e, 851 and 852 to TTS. 850e can be renumbered 510 too.
But for me, I think high chance SBS Transit will win the Seletar Bus Package again for the 2nd tender because SBS Transit Seletar bus package was extended for 2 years from Mar 2023 to Mar 2025 based on good performance on Seletar Bus Package
Good performance by ignoring the critical & serious accidents in 7 years what a bias
GA Also get 3 years extend so GA good also ah?
Go ahead would prob bid for Sengkang west
there is a new bus depot going to start building in along Yishun Ave 8 yeah!! it is set to be completed by 2029! what you all guys think about it? 😂😅😊
My prediction: 39, 103, 171, 800, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 811, 812, 850E, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857, and 860 (801 remains at Mandai)
Possibility
Go-Ahead will just go off once their Loyang contract lose.Or probably LTA will try something different for them…Award GAS Sengkang-Hougang & Choa Chu Kang-Bukit Panjang in 2026 and lose Loyang to other operators.
SMRT is second likely to win Seletar.
SBST has 60% chance of retain but looking how they hint of winning the Jurong Region Line,LTA might award the Seletar package to new players like Nex Continental Holdings which is formerly National Express.Bravo however has good chances too.
Personally,I don’t think TTS has a chance for Seletar.Maybe Loyang is a good catch.Their accident rates is high after SBST.
Imagine SBST lose three regions in a row (JW, Seletar, SKW)
Lose 3 but get JRL
Would prefer SMRT despite having Jurong West already
SMB can have up to 4 contracts. Just make sure nobody controls 6 or more.
Hong Kong Bravo 😅😊
I wonder Bravo has any connection to any of the existing HK transit operators.
No please
Likely SBST or Hong Kong bus operator