Christmas is coming!
Moovit wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas & a smooth, prosperous and happy 2021! If you’re heading out, take note of the planned changes.
Here are the changes:
1) Post-COVID19 Circuit Breaker Period – Changes to public transport services
We had entered Post-Covid19 Circuit Break Period since 2nd June. As a result, 18 routes from Franchised Bus Service, Express Bus Services, Night Buses and Chinatown Direct Bus Service that are catered for recreational demand will continue to be suspended. More details on the suspension can be found here.
2) Adjusted bus operation hours for selected lines during Christmas Eve (24th December 2020)
A total of 35 bus services will have its operation hours adjusted to suit the holiday eve travel requirements of most Singaporean on Christmas Eve. Here are the changes
| Bus No | Origin | Adjusted Hours |
| 6 | Pasir Ris Interchange | 6:20am – 3:00pm |
| 14e | Orchard Road 09048 – Orchard Stn/Lucky Plaza | 1:00pm – 1:24pm |
| 177 | Bukit Batok Interchange | 5:50am – 8:40am & 11:30am – 1:30pm |
| 10e | Anson Road 03222 – Hub Synergy Pt | 1:15pm – 2:00pm |
| 196e | 1:15pm – 1:39pm | |
| 513 | 1:15pm – 1:30pm | |
| 850E | 1:00pm – 1:20pm | |
| 951E | 1:00pm – 1:20pm | |
| 652 | Anson Road 03241 – Mapletree Anson | 1:10pm – 1:25pm |
| 654 | 1:20pm – 1:35pm | |
| 656 | 1:10pm – 1:25pm | |
| 660 | 1:20pm – 1:35pm | |
| 663 | 1:15pm – 1:30pm | |
| 665 | 1:15pm – 1:30pm | |
| 651 | Central Boulevard 03539 – Marina Bay Stn | 1:15pm – 1:30pm |
| 653 | 1:15pm – 1:30pm | |
| 655 | 1:20pm – 1:35pm | |
| 657 | 1:15pm – 1:30pm | |
| 661 | 1:10pm – 1:25pm | |
| 666 | 1:20pm – 1:35pm | |
| 667 | 1:20pm – 1:35pm | |
| 668 | 1:10pm – 1:25pm | |
| 670 | 1:20pm – 1:35pm | |
| 671 | 1:20pm – 1:35pm | |
| 672 | 1:20pm – 1:35pm | |
| 982E | 1:00pm – 1:20pm | |
| 30e | Pasir Panjang Road 16069 – Heng Mui Keng Terr | 1:00pm – 1:48pm |
| 74e | Buona Vista Terminal | 1:00pm – 1:30pm |
| 89e | Airline Road 95051 – 3rd Cargo Agents | 1:00pm – 1:48pm |
| 97e | Marina Centre Terminal | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| 151e | Kent Ridge Terminal | 1:15pm – 1:45pm |
| 174e | Kampong Bahru Terminal | 12:51pm – 1:45pm |
| 963e | HarbourFront Interchange | 1:00pm – 1:20pm |
| 971 | Anson Road 03223 – Tanjong Pagar Stn Exit C | 1:00pm – 2:30pm |
| 981 | Senoko Road 47121 – Opp Lian Aik Siong Machinery | 12:40pm – 3:10pm |
3) Early Closure & Late Opening of Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL)
To facilitate additional engineering hours to prepare the upcoming TEL Stage 2 which is scheduled to open later in the year, the Thomson-East Coast Line will end its service earlier at around 9.00 pm every day until 31 December to facilitate additional hours to test the systems in preparation of the opening of TEL Stage 2.
Apart from that, Thomson-East Coast Line will now start operating later at around 6.30 am every Saturdays and Sundays until 27 December 2020.
4) Recovery Movement Restriction Order in Malaysia
The land border between Malaysia and Singapore on the Johor Causeway had officially reopened this week. However, travellers are required to obtain My Travel Pass Reciprocal Green Lane / Periodic Commuting Arrangement before proceeding their journey toward Malaysia. More information on My Travel Pass and its requirements can be obtained via the Malaysian Immigration Department’s microsite.
State Government of Johor, via entity under purview of the state, Pengangkutan Awam Johor (PAJ) had arranged a shuttle service to pick up travellers entering Malaysia or Singapore on the Johor Causeway.
Service Details: Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (CIQ), Johor Bahru – Woodlands CIQ, Singapore
Operating Hour: 7.30 am – 12.30pm, 2.30pm – 6.30pm (11 trips daily)
Fare: Free of charge.
You are advised to plan your journey ahead to avoid unexpected surprises and always stay safe while you travel.
You ride, Moovit guides!