Fantasy route change.

Fantasy route change. With effect from 11th of May 2008, service 89 will be extended to Ang Mo Kio and renumbered as 129. The former 129's route will not be used. Service 109 will also be withdrawn while service 74 will be shortened to Hougang.


Pros of the changes
1. The demand for the new 129 I think will be rather high as it taps on former 89's demand plus it runs parallel with 25's route from Ang Mo Kio to Hougang Ave 2.
2. It is the fastest and direct route to travel from Sengkang to Ang Mo Kio.
3. Direct link from Hougang Ave 2 to Pasir Ris and Changi North areas. It is also faster to travel from Ang Mo Kio MRT to Pasir Ris MRT as compared to 88.
4. Provide a link from Changi North areas to the North-South Line.


Cons of the changes.
1. Residents living in Sengkang and Punggol lose the links to Bukit Timah and Clementi Rd due to the route amendments of service 74.
2. There is no direct bus from Serangoon, Hougang Ave 3, Pasir Ris Dr 1 (eastern part) to Changi Village due to route withdrawal of 109.

Ways to deal with cons.
1. 129 will pass by the stretch of Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 and Hougang Ave 2. So, from Serangoon to Changi North, one can take 147 to Hougang Ave 2 and transfer to 129.
2. To travel to Bukit Timah from Punggol or Sengkang, take 88 to Hougang Ave 8 or 129 to Hougang Ave 2 or 136 to Upper Serangoon Rd and transfer to 74. 74's route will be the same as stated in Transitlink Bus Guide 2008.
3. From Pasir Ris Dr 1 to Changi North, one can take 39, 53 or 81 to Loyang Ave, cross the road and transfer to 9 or 19.
4. From Hougang Ave 3 to Changi North areas, take 81 to Pasir Ris Dr 1 and transfer to 129.