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'''Singapore Shuttle Bus Pte. Ltd.''' (SSB) came into existence as a result of the "Park and Ride" Scheme introduced by the government in 1975. The "Park and Ride" Scheme consisted of the restricted zone concept together with fringe carparks and area licensing. SSB operated the '''City Shuttle Service''' (CSS), which plied from the fringe carparks to the CBD zones. In 1976, CSS services were extended to the public housing estates. Throughout its operation, SSB provided regular bus services to and from the housing estates through the CBD.
'''Singapore Shuttle Bus Pte. Ltd.''' (SSB) was introduced because of the "Park and Ride" Scheme introduced by the government in 1975. The scheme consisted of the restricted zone concept together with fringe carparks and area licensing. SSB operated the '''City Shuttle Service''' (CSS), which plied from the fringe carparks to the CBD zones. In 1976, CSS services were extended to the public housing estates. Throughout its operation, SSB provided regular bus services to and from the housing estates through the CBD.




==History==
==History==
===Start of Operation===
Singapore Shuttle Bus was incorporated on 15 May 1975 under the "Park and Ride" scheme introduced by the government. The "Park and Ride" Scheme was aimed at reducing city traffic congestion by encouraging car owners to park their vehicles at allotted fringe carparks and making use of the CSS services plying between the fringe carparks and the Central Business District. This, however, proved unpopular with the car owners and was abandoned in 1976. With the abolition of this scheme, SSB was called upon to provide regular bus services from the housing estates like Bedok, St Michael’s, Queenstown, Bukit Merah and Sin Ming to the CBD and vice versa.  
'''Date of Incorporation:''' 15 May 1975<br>
'''Number of services (initial):''' 6<br>
'''Fleet Size:''' 60<br>
'''Operation Hours:''' 7.30 am to 7.30 pm<br>
'''Staff Strength:''' 60 odd<br>
'''Operation Mode:''' Two-Men Operation (driver and conductor)<br>
'''Bus Model:''' single door 25-seaters<br>


City Shuttle Service was incorporated on 15 May 1975 under the "Park and Ride" scheme introduced by the government. The "Park and Ride" Scheme was aimed at reducing city traffic congestion by encouraging car owners to park their vehicles at allotted fringe carparks and making use of the CSS services plying between the fringe carparks and the Central Business District. This, however, proved unpopular with the car owners and was abandoned in 1976. With the abolition of this scheme, SSB was called upon to provide regular bus services from the housing estates like Bedok, St Michael’s, Queenstown, Bukit Merah and Sin Ming to the CBD and vice versa.  
When it first started, SSB operated 6 out of a total of 9 CSS services, namely CSS services 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9. Starting with an initial fleet of sixty single-door 25-seater buses on 6 services, its fleet was slowly replaced by larger and more spacious buses in 1985. On 12 March 1987, SSB was acquired by Trans-Island Bus Services Ltd. In 2001, SMRT acquired TIBS and SSB became a subsidiary of SMRT.


In the initial period, SSB operated 6 out of a total of 9 CSS services, namely CSS services 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9. Starting with an initial fleet of sixty single-door 25-seater buses on 6 services, its fleet was slowly replaced by larger and more spacious buses in 1985. On 12 March 1987, SSB was acquired by Trans-Island Bus Services Ltd.
Additionally, SSB was the first bus company to extend concessionary fares to senior citizens.
 
===SSB, an SMRT subsidary===
 
In 2001, SMRT acquired TIBS and SSB became a subsidiary of SMRT.
 
===Fares===
SSB’s adult fares ranged from $0.60 to $1.20 for passengers paying by cash and $0.50 to $1.10 for ez-link card users. Singapore Shuttle Bus (Pte.) Ltd was the first bus company to extend concessionary fares to senior citizens.


==Organisation==
==Organisation==
SSB provided public transport from the housing estates to the CBD areas. Services operated from interchanges and terminals like Bedok Interchange, Bukit Merah Interchange and Sin Ming Road Terminal. The services did not operate on Sundays and Public Holidays.


===Nature of Business===
SSB’s bus depot was situated at Lorong 1 Geylang (GLDEP). The central workshop was at Ang Mo Kio Depot (AMDEP) which handled all the preventive maintenance, repair works and major component overhauls.
*To provide public transport from the housing estates to the CBD areas<br>
CSS services operated from interchanges and terminals like Bedok Interchange, Bukit Merah Interchange and Sin Ming Road Terminal. CSS services did not operate on Sundays and Public Holidays.  


===Facilities===
==Services==
SSB’s bus depot was situated at Lorong 1, Geylang. The central workshop was at Ang Mo Kio which handled all the preventive maintenance, repair works and major component overhauls.
''Main Articles:''<br>
 
==Services (1975 - 2007)==
===1975===
*Service 1 (NTUC Comfort): National Stadium - Holland Rd/Pierce Rd
*Service 2 (CSS)
**AM Peak: Holland Rd/Pierce Rd - Upper Cross St
**Off-Peak: Holland Rd/Pierce Rd - Robinson Rd
**PM Peak: Robinson Rd - Holland Rd/Pierce Rd (Service 2A); Empress Place - Holland Rd/Pierce Rd (Service 2B)
*Service 3 (CSS)
**AM/Off Peak: Chancery Lane/Dunearn Rd - Upper Cross St
**PM Peak: High St - Chancery Lane/Dunearn Rd (Service 3A); South Canal Rd - Chancery Lane/Dunearn Rd (Service 2A)
*Service 4 (NTUC Comfort): Clemenceau Ave/Newton Circus - Empress Plac
 
===1981===
 
[Section Incomplete]
 
===References===
[[CSS Routes in 1975]]<br>
[[CSS Routes in 1975]]<br>
[[City Shuttle Services Guide 1981]]<br>
[[City Shuttle Services Guide 1981]]<br>
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[[Image:608-WithdrawalPoster.gif|right|thumb|150px|The Withdrawal Poster of CSS 608]]
[[Image:608-WithdrawalPoster.gif|right|thumb|150px|The Withdrawal Poster of CSS 608]]


The last day of operation was originally meant to be on 31 March 2007. (........) The last day of operation was therefore pushed back to 28 Apr 2007.
The last day of operation was on 28 Apr 2007.<br>
 
The last SSB bus departing from Bedok Int was CSS195K, and<br>
Last CSS bus departing from Bedok Int: CSS195K<br>
the last SSB bus departing from Bukit Merah Int: CSS180C<br>
Last CSS bus departing from Bukit Merah Int: CSS180C<br>
 
(This section needs more info)


==External Links==
==External Links==
http://www.smrtbuses.com.sg/transport/ssb/DEFAULT.htm<br>
http://www.smrtbuses.com.sg/transport/ssb/DEFAULT.htm<br>
http://www.smrtbuses.com.sg/transport/ssb/shistory.htm<br>
http://www.smrtbuses.com.sg/transport/ssb/shistory.htm<br>

Revision as of 18:30, 8 September 2007

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Start of Operation: 1975
End of Operation: 28 April 2007
Operated by: SMRT Corporation

Singapore Shuttle Bus Pte. Ltd. (SSB) was introduced because of the "Park and Ride" Scheme introduced by the government in 1975. The scheme consisted of the restricted zone concept together with fringe carparks and area licensing. SSB operated the City Shuttle Service (CSS), which plied from the fringe carparks to the CBD zones. In 1976, CSS services were extended to the public housing estates. Throughout its operation, SSB provided regular bus services to and from the housing estates through the CBD.


History

Singapore Shuttle Bus was incorporated on 15 May 1975 under the "Park and Ride" scheme introduced by the government. The "Park and Ride" Scheme was aimed at reducing city traffic congestion by encouraging car owners to park their vehicles at allotted fringe carparks and making use of the CSS services plying between the fringe carparks and the Central Business District. This, however, proved unpopular with the car owners and was abandoned in 1976. With the abolition of this scheme, SSB was called upon to provide regular bus services from the housing estates like Bedok, St Michael’s, Queenstown, Bukit Merah and Sin Ming to the CBD and vice versa.

When it first started, SSB operated 6 out of a total of 9 CSS services, namely CSS services 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9. Starting with an initial fleet of sixty single-door 25-seater buses on 6 services, its fleet was slowly replaced by larger and more spacious buses in 1985. On 12 March 1987, SSB was acquired by Trans-Island Bus Services Ltd. In 2001, SMRT acquired TIBS and SSB became a subsidiary of SMRT.

Additionally, SSB was the first bus company to extend concessionary fares to senior citizens.

Organisation

SSB provided public transport from the housing estates to the CBD areas. Services operated from interchanges and terminals like Bedok Interchange, Bukit Merah Interchange and Sin Ming Road Terminal. The services did not operate on Sundays and Public Holidays.

SSB’s bus depot was situated at Lorong 1 Geylang (GLDEP). The central workshop was at Ang Mo Kio Depot (AMDEP) which handled all the preventive maintenance, repair works and major component overhauls.

Services

Main Articles:
CSS Routes in 1975
City Shuttle Services Guide 1981

Fleet

DAF SB220 (CSS270B - CSS289Z)
Dennis Lance 245 (CSS310U)
Hino HT238 (CSS230S - CSS266P)
Hino HT238K (CSS269G, CSS290T - CSS293K, CSS295E - CSS309A)
Nissan Diesel U31RCN (CSS178K - CSS211Y)
Nissan Diesel U31SCN (CSS267L - CSS268J, CSS294H)

Withdrawal

The Withdrawal Poster of CSS 608

The last day of operation was on 28 Apr 2007.
The last SSB bus departing from Bedok Int was CSS195K, and
the last SSB bus departing from Bukit Merah Int: CSS180C

External Links

http://www.smrtbuses.com.sg/transport/ssb/DEFAULT.htm
http://www.smrtbuses.com.sg/transport/ssb/shistory.htm

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