As a Jurong West resident who commute on 243 everyday, this change of operator like just change logo only, although got to commend SMRT for the clearer LED formatting for showing the destination (will help to distinguish between services, such as 243 Boon Lay and 258 Joo Koon at Jurong West Street 81). But other than that, it’s just a change of branding. Change of map at the bus interchange, different look, that’s all. After all, it’s between two operators that are somewhat government entities in the beginning (Singapore MRT and Singapore Bus Services). Anyway, it’s quite obvious this is in preparation for SBS Transit to get Jurong Region Line some time in December 2024. SMRT also hint hint about it at their instagram post today by mentioning something like they are taking over Jurong West region In terms of buses (then trains leh? The new JRL very likely will give SBS Transit.) Really just from one hand to another. Furthermore, using the same bus depot, bus fleet, bus drivers, operations crew and maintenance crew. Really don’t need to invest too much into this transition. But of course, understandably, this is the first change of operator since Sembawang-Yishun in 2021 from SMRT to Tower Transit. First time in 3 years. Therefore, the hype is understandable. But everything else, pretty much the same. Livery also mostly SBST livery, except paste SMRT logo only. In fact, last time SBS logo look like SMRT logo, cuz they were technically the same entity last time. SBS for buses, SMRT for trains. Can really say, nothing much changed. Although, it has demonstrated that through Jurong West bus package transition, Singapore has successfully implemented a same-depot change of operator for the first time. Anyway, just sharing out my thoughts about the Jurong West bus package. No reply required.
I heard SBST & SMRT are fighting for JRL. SBST will use their MKBF from Downtown Line, SMRT will use their TEL records based. Back then, SBST already leading. But as of now, LTA are deciding which operator to award. But SBST & SMRT will get one line each
@@TIB1234T considering already done so much, unlikely will change the plan at the very last minute. Just like that time TEL, the moment see Outram station so close to EWL, and probably Orchard station also, everybody already say that it is for SMRT. Same for DTL. Tampines station purposely sited far apart. I believe Newton station also. See the map already know it is for SBST. Okay, now to think about it, if see map, actually I have contradicted myself. 😄 Choa Chu Kang and Jurong East stations just next to NSL and EWL. Never purposely put far away from SMRT station (eg. CCK - Ave 4 and at Keat Hong CC next door that empty field). If going by TEL and DTL precedence, actually, JRL may go to SMRT.
CRL use overhead cable power system, which is something that only NEL has at the moment, and somemore CRL Pasir Ris and CRL Bright Hill stations so far apart from the EWL and TEL station, whereas CRL Hougang station and CRL Punggol station just next to the NEL station, and likewise for CRL Jurong Town Hall station, could mean that it is CRL meant for SBST instead, not JRL. Which also make sense. SMRT already so many MRT lines. If give the 50km CRL to SMRT, SMRT’s share of the MRT network would be overwhelming. Therefore, now to think about it, most probably, 24km JRL - SMRT. 50km CRL - SBST.
Okay, now, something I have observed: Although now SMRT has taken over Boon Lay Bus Interchange, the 4 non-Jurong West region SMRT bus routes 172, 178, 180, 187 like still use their own dedicated parking bays leh. Haven’t integrate yet, considering now all part of SMRT already. Maybe this is just a temporary measure, cuz now only transition period. Most probably after one month like that, can really expect 172, 178, 180, 187 to really use the main parking area together with the Jurong West region routes already. Nonetheless, of course, some routes still have to use those spare lots. But let it be first come first served basis lor, with the exception being bendy lots. CCK Int and WDL Int got the information panel at the entrance driveway informing drivers about where got empty parking bays. I believe BL Int and JK Int will also have it after SMRT settle into Jurong West region.
@@AxelRaffasya 181 today got MAN A95 two-door double decker debut. 502, although still with SBS, already have MAN A22 Lion City (the one with hairstyle). Previously saw Mercedes OCLE on 179. Surprised that today never saw it. Anyway, the big one is 1 to 2 years later, when the Scania K230UBs are being changed out with the newer bus models. In fact, can expect all of the bus fleet in Jurong West bus package to progressively turn lush green within 1 to 2 years from today.
![I.N "HALLUCINATION" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/n5B5q1Hwt_U/mqdefault.jpg)
Yes guys, i sacrafise my sleep for this. Goodnight one again!
@@TIB1234T :)
@@TIB1234T One question, how many SBS transit bus is still left in boon lay int?
I don’t think u sleep last night admin just to witness the handover operations of SMRT to Boon Lay
@@MuhdSyafiq-nn2ws I know now only 30 is SBS Transit while 79 is Tower Transit and the rest of service is SMRT buses
@@ImissSIEandKNS also 154, 157, 174 and 198.
Thank you SBS Transit for serving my old hometown
Welcome SMRT buses, a new era is ahead of you!
Nice Video! Welcome SMRT Buses!!!
A new era has begun in JW.
First movement from SBS to SMB since 1999.
@@andrewsitu3472 that's true
Welcome SMRT
Woo SMRT!!
A new beginning has come for Boon Lay...hope SMRT brings a greater good to the region! (Admin get some sleep ya)
Looks like 9 hours of sleep isnt enough for me zzzz
Thanks for saving my sleep schedule!
Farewell to SBS Transit thank you for operating Boon Lay Bus Interchange for over a decades since SBS Days
Welcome SMRT Buses
As a Jurong West resident who commute on 243 everyday, this change of operator like just change logo only, although got to commend SMRT for the clearer LED formatting for showing the destination (will help to distinguish between services, such as 243 Boon Lay and 258 Joo Koon at Jurong West Street 81).
But other than that, it’s just a change of branding. Change of map at the bus interchange, different look, that’s all. After all, it’s between two operators that are somewhat government entities in the beginning (Singapore MRT and Singapore Bus Services).
Anyway, it’s quite obvious this is in preparation for SBS Transit to get Jurong Region Line some time in December 2024. SMRT also hint hint about it at their instagram post today by mentioning something like they are taking over Jurong West region In terms of buses (then trains leh? The new JRL very likely will give SBS Transit.)
Really just from one hand to another. Furthermore, using the same bus depot, bus fleet, bus drivers, operations crew and maintenance crew.
Really don’t need to invest too much into this transition.
But of course, understandably, this is the first change of operator since Sembawang-Yishun in 2021 from SMRT to Tower Transit. First time in 3 years. Therefore, the hype is understandable.
But everything else, pretty much the same. Livery also mostly SBST livery, except paste SMRT logo only.
In fact, last time SBS logo look like SMRT logo, cuz they were technically the same entity last time. SBS for buses, SMRT for trains.
Can really say, nothing much changed. Although, it has demonstrated that through Jurong West bus package transition, Singapore has successfully implemented a same-depot change of operator for the first time.
Anyway, just sharing out my thoughts about the Jurong West bus package. No reply required.
I heard SBST & SMRT are fighting for JRL. SBST will use their MKBF from Downtown Line, SMRT will use their TEL records based. Back then, SBST already leading. But as of now, LTA are deciding which operator to award. But SBST & SMRT will get one line each
@@TIB1234Tit’s very obvious
Obviously right
@@TIB1234T considering already done so much, unlikely will change the plan at the very last minute.
Just like that time TEL, the moment see Outram station so close to EWL, and probably Orchard station also, everybody already say that it is for SMRT.
Same for DTL. Tampines station purposely sited far apart. I believe Newton station also. See the map already know it is for SBST.
Okay, now to think about it, if see map, actually I have contradicted myself. 😄
Choa Chu Kang and Jurong East stations just next to NSL and EWL. Never purposely put far away from SMRT station (eg. CCK - Ave 4 and at Keat Hong CC next door that empty field). If going by TEL and DTL precedence, actually, JRL may go to SMRT.
CRL use overhead cable power system, which is something that only NEL has at the moment, and somemore CRL Pasir Ris and CRL Bright Hill stations so far apart from the EWL and TEL station, whereas CRL Hougang station and CRL Punggol station just next to the NEL station, and likewise for CRL Jurong Town Hall station, could mean that it is CRL meant for SBST instead, not JRL.
Which also make sense. SMRT already so many MRT lines. If give the 50km CRL to SMRT, SMRT’s share of the MRT network would be overwhelming.
Therefore, now to think about it, most probably,
24km JRL - SMRT.
50km CRL - SBST.
Welcome SMRT buses
Okay, now, something I have observed:
Although now SMRT has taken over Boon Lay Bus Interchange, the 4 non-Jurong West region SMRT bus routes 172, 178, 180, 187 like still use their own dedicated parking bays leh. Haven’t integrate yet, considering now all part of SMRT already.
Maybe this is just a temporary measure, cuz now only transition period. Most probably after one month like that, can really expect 172, 178, 180, 187 to really use the main parking area together with the Jurong West region routes already.
Nonetheless, of course, some routes still have to use those spare lots. But let it be first come first served basis lor, with the exception being bendy lots.
CCK Int and WDL Int got the information panel at the entrance driveway informing drivers about where got empty parking bays. I believe BL Int and JK Int will also have it after SMRT settle into Jurong West region.
@@ZhangYuanYong because 172 and 180 belong to CCK and 178 and 187 to WL packages respectively.
This is great news. September 2024 my birthday month will be happening....
First time SMRT operating a feeder service with G & W versions
@@MuhdSyafiq-nn2ws G and W are legacy of SBS square desto era.
I was there yesterday
Let’s welcome SMRT Buses to the west
Hope it has new smrt bus models
Welcome to SMRT buses
@@AxelRaffasya 181 today got MAN A95 two-door double decker debut. 502, although still with SBS, already have MAN A22 Lion City (the one with hairstyle).
Previously saw Mercedes OCLE on 179. Surprised that today never saw it.
Anyway, the big one is 1 to 2 years later, when the Scania K230UBs are being changed out with the newer bus models.
In fact, can expect all of the bus fleet in Jurong West bus package to progressively turn lush green within 1 to 2 years from today.
@@ZhangYuanYong ok
Hi TIB1234T can you do Bus Service 249A launch?
Nope, im working tomorrow😢
First day of SMRT & LTA Taking Over Soon Lee Bus Depot SLBP
Me and my friends went there today
Bus enthu take 252.... want to find job in tuas is it?
Yes💀
Paid as in my sleep or paid as in my travelling time? Elaborate more please
Wait like ALL the buses in Boon Lay changed into SMRT?
You still have 30, 79, 154, 157, 198. The rest are under SMRT
@@TIB1234T ah ok cause it would be weird for svc 30 to be under SMRT
@@Airbus_A350goat30 is under Bedok Package
First time SMRT operating a feeder service with G & W versions