Go-Ahead Singapore
| Parent | Go-Ahead Group |
|---|---|
| Founded | Quarter 3 2016 |
| Service area | Singapore |
| Service type | Bus operator |
| Routes | 25 |
| Hubs |
Changi Airport Bus Terminal Changi Village Bus Terminal Pasir Ris Bus Interchange Punggol Bus Interchange |
| Depots | Loyang |
| Chief executive | Nigel Wood |
| Website | www.go-aheadsingapore.com |
Go-Ahead Singapore is a future Singapore bus operator that will commence trading in quarter 3 of 2016. It is a subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group.
History
In April 2015, the Land Transport Authority called for tenders to operate 25 routes based on 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 contracting model.[1] Busways, Go-Ahead Group, Keolis, RATP Group/Transdev, SBS Transit, SMRT Buses, Tian Tan Shipping/Kumho Construction and Woodlands Transport lodged bids.[2]
In November 2015, the Land Transport Authority awarded Go-Ahead the contract with Go-Ahead Singapore to commence operations in quarter 3 of 2016. The contract will run for five years with an option to extend for a further two years.[3][4][5]
Services
Go-Ahead Singapore will commence operating about 23 services in quarter 3 of 2016 with another three routes to be phased in at a later date. In addition, Go-Ahead also operates SIA Hop-On tourist bus service.[6]
References
- ↑ Second Bus Package under the Government Contracting Model up for Tender Land Transport Authority 15 April 2015
- ↑ Bid Prices for Loyang Bus Package Land Transport Authority
- ↑ Second UK transport operator wins bid to run bus services in Singapore Channel NewsAsia 23 November 2015
- ↑ Go-Ahead enters Singapore bus market Go-Ahead Group 23 November 2015
- ↑ LT Awards Second Bus Package to Go-Ahead Group plc Land Transport Authority 23 November 2015
- ↑ Key directors appointed at Go-Ahead Singapore Go-Ahead Singapore 17 March 2016
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