Go-Ahead Singapore

Go-Ahead Singapore
Parent Go-Ahead Group
Founded 4 September 2016
Headquarters Loyang Bus Depot
Service area Eastern Singapore
Service type Bus operator
Routes 27
Hubs Changi Airport Bus Terminal
Pasir Ris Bus Interchange
Punggol Bus Interchange
Depots Loyang Bus Depot
Fleet 423
Chief executive David Cutts (interim)[1]
Website www.go-aheadsingapore.com

Go-Ahead Singapore is a new Singapore bus operator that commenced operations on 4 September 2016. It is a subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group.

History

Zainal Sapari, Member of Parliament for Pasir Ris-Punggol Group Representation Constituency and David Brown, Group Chief Executive of the Go-Ahead Group with the signed the commemorative plaque

In April 2015, the Land Transport Authority called for tenders to operate 25 routes based at Changi Airport Bus Terminal, Changi Village Bus Terminal, Pasir Ris Bus Interchange, and Punggol Bus Interchange out of Loyang Bus Depot as part of its new Bus Contracting Model.[2] Busways, Go-Ahead Group, Keolis, RATP Dev Transdev Asia, SBS Transit, SMRT Buses, Tian Tan Shipping/Kumho Buslines and Woodlands Transport lodged bids.[3]

In November 2015, the Land Transport Authority awarded Go-Ahead Singapore (前进集团新加坡) the contract with Go-Ahead Singapore to commence operations in the 3rd quarter of 2016. The contract will run for five years with an option to extend for a further two years.[4][5][6]

On 11 December 2015, the Land Transport Authority handed over Loyang Bus Depot to Go-Ahead Singapore to allow it to be fitted out.[7]

On 19 June 2016, the Loyang Bus Depot was officially opened by MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol Group Representation Constituency, Zainal Sapari and the Group Chief Executive of the Go-Ahead Group David Brown. Loyang Bus Depot Carnival was also held on the same day to allow the public to tour the depot and also learn more about Go-Ahead Singapore.[8]

On 21 September 2016, Go-Ahead Singapore found itself short of staff less than three weeks after launching its services. A total of 30 SBS Transit drivers were deployed at Loyang Bus Depot to operate services 358 and 359, while SMRT Buses sent 10 drivers to help the new public bus operator operate service 85. Tower Transit Singapore was also engaged to supply a staff bus service for Go-Ahead employees at Loyang Bus Depot.[9]

On 30 November 2016, Go-Ahead Singapore's managing director Nigel Wood left due to "personal reasons". He has since resumed his position with Go-Ahead London as its general manager.[1]

Bus Routes

Go-Ahead Singapore has commenced the operations of 24 services in two tranches. 13 bus services commenced services on 4 September 2016, while another 11 has started on 18 September. All services were previously operated by SBS Transit.[10][11] Service 381 was introduced in 12 March 2017, followed by Service 12e in 28 January 2018. Service 68 was finally launched in 1 April 2018, bringing up the services operated by Go-Ahead Singapore up to 27 services.

Bus Fleet

Go-Ahead Singapore Mercedes-Benz O530 Citaro in May 2017

Double decker buses

Single decker buses

References

  1. 1 2 "Go-Ahead Singapore's managing director Nigel Wood leaves shortly after official launch". The Straits Times. 30 Nov 2016. Retrieved 2 Jan 2017.
  2. ↑ "Second Bus Package under the Government Contracting Model up for Tender". Land Transport Authority. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  3. ↑ Bid Prices for Loyang Bus Package Land Transport Authority
  4. ↑ run bus services in Singapore Channel NewsAsia 23 November 2015
  5. ↑ "Go-Ahead enters Singapore bus market". Go-Ahead Group. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  6. ↑ LT Awards Second Bus Package to Go-Ahead Group plc Land Transport Authority 23 November 2015
  7. ↑ "Loyang Bus Depot Handed Over to Go-Ahead Group | Press Room | Land Transport Authority". www.lta.gov.sg. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  8. ↑ "Loyang Bus Depot Carnival : Go-Ahead Singapore English". www.go-aheadsingapore.com. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  9. ↑ "SBS Transit, SMRT and Tower Transit roped in to help new operator Go-Ahead". Channel NewsAsia. 21 Sep 2016. Retrieved 2 Jan 2017.
  10. ↑ Key directors appointed at Go-Ahead Singapore Go-Ahead Singapore 17 March 2016
  11. ↑ "Loyang bus package to be rolled out in 2 tranches from September". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
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