SINGAPORE: Sharp declines in ridership and a need to"exercise prudence" in the use of public funds were the reasons for changes to several bus services in the Bukit Panjang area, the Land Transport Authority said on Tuesday .
“If this is the only transport option in the area, we can justify the public spending. But given that DTL is available as an alternative, we need to exercise prudence in the use of public funds, and hence have to make some adjustments to the services in the area,” an LTA spokesperson said. The People's Action Party's candidate for Bukit Panjang SMC, Liang Eng Hwa talking to residents on a bus ride from Bangkit Road to Fajar Road during a walkabout on Jul 8, 2020.
"We understand that the changes have led to longer travel times for some residents. But LTA needs to balance the needs of different groups of commuters, while taking into account the availability of alternative travel options, and the burden on taxpayers." “By shortening the service to loop around Bukit Panjang town centre before returning to Yishun, commuters will benefit from the enhanced connectivity from Bukit Panjang MRT Station to Petir Road,” the spokesperson added.
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