Weekday departures of buses travelling from Johor to Singapore will be advanced by 10 minutes
In response to a request from Malaysia's Land Public Transport Agency (Agensi Pengangkutan Awam Darat, APAD), the departure time of weekday cross-border buses from Johor Bahru to Singapore will change starting September 15.
The change sees the buses departing 10 minutes earlier than the current 5am start time on weekdays. Specifically, the buses will now depart at 4.50am. This adjustment affects SMRT's service 950 and SBS Transit's services 160, 170, and 170X.
The Land Transport Authority in Singapore had been reviewing this request with the bus operators before the change was confirmed. The move aims to reduce congestion at the Causeway, as previously mentioned.
It's worth noting that the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link, set to open by end-2026, will run daily from 6am to midnight. The change in departure time for weekday cross-border buses does not apply to weekends and public holidays, as these services will continue to begin at 5am.
The adjustment comes as a result of long queues forming at the JB checkpoint from as early as 4am, as mentioned by Johor official Fazli Salleh. The change will affect the early rush hour on the Causeway.
Both SMRT and SBS Transit have confirmed the change in the departure time of their services. The Straits Times reported the information. The services will continue to operate as usual on weekends and public holidays.
The change in departure time is part of ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of cross-border travel and manage congestion at the Causeway. It is expected to provide a smoother and more efficient journey for commuters on weekday mornings.
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