<p>With a tap on your phone, your ride arrives within minutes to pick to you up. But it's not an Uber nor a Grab; it's an SBS bus.</p>
<p>This may soon be a reality from Q2 next year as the<b> <a href="https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=e68de01d-aeb4-4cfd… target="_blank">Land Transport Authority</a> (LTA) </b>aims to start its on-demand bus trial services in Joo Koon, Punggol and Shenton Way to better serve commuters during off-peak hours. These buses will also be able to take pick-up and drop-off requests at any desired bus stops in the area, saving you the hassle of changing buses. </p>
<p>Yesterday, LTA called a tender to seek proposals from the transport industry on the implementation of such services.</p>
<p>Currently, Joo Koon (for Services 253, 255 and 257), Punggol North/West (for Services 84 and 382) and Shenton Way/Marina South (for Services 400 and 402) have low-demand during off-peak hours and have waiting times of 18-20 minutes during these hours. With an on-demand service, waiting times will be cut short and an arrival time for buses will be given even before confirmation of the booking. </p>
<p>At such an early stage, fees of the service have yet to be announced. But you can expect a similar price to your morning cup of <em>kopi.</em></p>
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