Friday, August 18, 2006

CBS Temporary Bus Diversion Plan for IMF World Bank Meeting

IMF World Bank Meeting (10 Sept - 20 Sept)

In conjunction with the above event, CBS will be diverting 22 services in 2 stages to facillitate the road closure during the above period.

For a text press release, please refer HERE

You may wish to refer below for a pictorial press release of the diverted routes

1. Diverted Routes of Nicoll Highway Services


2. Diverted Routes of Suntec City Services


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CBSBus Press Release: 18th August 2006

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

CBS Temporary Bus Diversion Plan for National Day Rally

National Day Rally 2006 (Sunday 20th August 2006)

In conjunction with the above event at the University Cultural Centre on Sunday 20th August 2006, CBS86 would have to be rerouted due to the temporary closure of Kent Ridge Cres between Clementi Rd & Lower Kent Ridge Rd (Outside University Cultural Centre) bewteen 1600 hrs and 2300 hrs.

As such, CBS86 would enter and exit the NUS campus roads via Kent Ridge Cres (near Kent Ridge Terminal) in both directions before making a roundabout at Lower Kent Ridge Rd and back to Clementi Rd. In addition, the service will skip a pair of bus stops along the affected road.

We seek the public for your understanding on this matter

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CBSBus Press Release: 16th August 2006

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

CBS provides Special Services for National Day 2006

CBS will operate 15 special services/shortworking trips and also provide charter for National Day Preview 2006 on Sat 29th July 2006 as well as the actual day on Wed 9th August 2006. These services are to cater to the 60 000 people and participants attending the parade held at the National Stadium.

The special services are as follows:

EW1: Pasir Ris - Aljunied MRT
EW2: Tampines - Aljunied MRT
EW5: Bedok - Kallang MRT
EW23: Clementi - Marina Bay MRT
EW24: Jurong East - Marina Bay MRT
EW27: Boon Lay - Marina Bay MRT

NS2: Bt Batok - City Hall MRT
NS4: Choa Chu Kang - City Hall MRT
NS9: Woodlands - Marina Bay MRT
NS13: Yishun - Marina Bay MRT
CBS72NDP: Sengkang - Aljunied MRT
CBS63NDP: Punggol/Hougang - Aljunied MRT
CBS92NDP: Serangoon - Aljunied MRT

CBS113NDP: Ang Mo Kio/Bishan - Kallang MRT
CBS33NDP: Toa Payoh - Kallang MRT

On top of that, special charter will be provided from Kallang, Aljunied, Marina Bay and City Hall stations to the National Stadium itself.

All special services and charter will run from 1230 hrs - 1645 hrs (last bus of special services is 1530 hrs) and from 2005 hrs - 2210 hrs.


More details can be found at the title's hyperlink

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CBSBus Press Release: 25th July 2006

Friday, January 20, 2006

CBS to operate Special Services during Chinese New Year Festivities

CBS will operate 16 special services and extend the last bus timing for 7 services from the city between 26 Jan 2006 and Chinese New Year's Eve (28 Jan 2006).

The comprehensive details of the special services will be available HERE

All special services will run after 2400 hrs.

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CBSBus Press Release: 20th January 2006

Thursday, January 05, 2006

CBS Introduces CBS20e

NUS Students & other commuters will have more to rejoice when travelling with CBS20 come Monday 9th January 2006. CBS will introduce its fast forward varient on its flagship service: CBS20e.

CBS FFw20e: Tampines Ave 9 - Lower Kent Ridge Rd
Morning Peak 0650 - 0750 hrs
Tampines Ave 9, Ave 7, Ave 4, Ave 5, Ave 1 (express after TP West Gate), Bedok North Rd, PIE, Jln Toa Payoh (calls at Trellis Towers only), PIE, Adam Rd, Farrer Rd, Queensway, C'wealth Ave (calls at Blk 43), North Buona Vista Rd, Buona Vista Flyover, Lower Kent Ridge Rd

Evening Peak 1700 - 1800 hrs
Lower Kent Ridge Rd, Buona Vista Flyover, North Buona Vista Rd, C'wealth Ave (calls at Blk 43), Queensway, Farrer Rd, Adam Rd, PIE, Jln Toa Payoh (calls at Trellis Towers only), PIE, Bedok North Rd, Tampines Ave 1 (express before TP West Gate), Ave 5, Ave 4, Ave 7, Ave 9

About Fast Forward Services
FFw services act as semi express services along its parent route during peak hours for the working class people. With FFw services, passengers will be able to save up to 20% of the total journey time travelled. These services will operate on an average frequency of 11-12min and they will not operate on Weekends and Public Holidays

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CBSBus Press Release: 5th January 2006

CBS is a fantasy bus company based in Singapore. It was founded by CEO COpStrike on 1st February 2004. Its aim is to provide a better level of public transport services in Singapore. Its maidian service, CBS20, was officially launched on 15th February 2004 with 34 buses in operation. Gradually, CBS expanded its operations coverage to the east, north-east, central etc. Currently, CBS is operating about 1500 citybuses and its expected to increase in proportion to its area of coverage.
CBS' Mission is to provide commuters a seamless and efficent way of travelling around Singapore.
CBS' Vision is to steer the public transport scene in Singapore into greater heights for future generations.
CBS currently has over 15 bus models and the number is expected to increase as CBS buys buses from overseas. Here are the models we have.
Dennis Dart 9.4m
Dennis Trident (Duple Metsec)
Mercedes Benz O405 DM
Mercedes Benz O405 DM(CAC)
Mercedes Benz O405 Volgren
Mercedes Benz O405 WA
Mercedes Benz O405G Habit
Mercedes Benz O405G Hispano
Mercedes Benz O405G Volgren
Scania N113CRB
Scania N113CRB (CAC)
Volvo B10BLE (Natural Gas)
Volvo B10M Mk3
Volvo B10M Mk4 Duple Metsec
Volvo B10M Mk4 Alexander Strider
Volvo B10M Mk4 DM3500
Volvo Olympian WA
Volvo Super Olympian

CBS currently have 8 Depot in operation around Singapore with 1 more still under construction. Here are the list of depots and their addresses

Central District

Ang Mo Kio Bus Park: 5549 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 S(569848)
Bishan Depot (CBS HQ): 2 Bishan Street 14 S(579779)

East District

Bedok North Depot: 1480 Bedok North Avenue 4 S(489948)
Sengkang Depot: 1 Sengkang East Drive S(549901)

North District

Choa Chu Kang Bus Park: 83 Choa Chu Kang Way S(688264)
Yishun Depot: 21 Yishun Avenue 9 S(768887)

West District

Ayer Rajah Bus Park: 15 Ayer Rajah Crescent S(139960)
Jurong East Depot: 52 Toh Guan Road East S(608588)
Pioneer Bus Park: (Under Construction)

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