[Defunct] Premium Bus Service 549

Premium Bus Service 549 was a Premium service operated by Commute Solutions from Ang Mo Kio Street 61 to Temasek Blvd. The route passes through Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 and 3, CTE and Cecil Street, operating one trip in the morning.

Premium 549 has been withdrawn in 2020.

549
Ang Mo Kio St 61 → Temasek Blvd
55199
Blk 645
Ang Mo Kio St 61
55169
Opp Yio Chu Kang CC
Ang Mo Kio St 61
55149
Blk 622
Ang Mo Kio Ave 4
55139
Blk 641
Ang Mo Kio Ave 4
54209
Bet Blks 152/155
Ang Mo Kio Ave 4
54199
Blk 163
Ang Mo Kio Ave 4
54189
Blk 110
Ang Mo Kio Ave 4
54221
Opp Ang Mo Kio Pr Sch
Ang Mo Kio Ave 3
54231
Blk 129
Ang Mo Kio Ave 3
54271
Blk 586
Ang Mo Kio Ave 3
54281
Blk 570
Ang Mo Kio Ave 3
03223
Tanjong Pagar Stn Exit C
Anson Rd
03151
Opp GB Bldg
Cecil St
03021
Prudential Twr
Cecil St
03381
The Sail
Marina Blvd
03391
Marina Bay Financial Ctr
Marina Blvd
02169
Promenade Stn Exit B
Temasek Ave
02141
Suntec Twr Two
Temasek Blvd

 

Technical Information
Route
Ang Mo Kio St 61 (Blk 645) → Temasek Blvd (Suntec Twr Two)
Passes Through Ang Mo Kio Ave 4/3, CTE, Cecil St, Marina Blvd
Travelling Time 47 mins
Operator Information
Former Operator Commute Solutions Group Pte Ltd
Departure Times from Ang Mo Kio St 61
0755hrs (Weekdays, except Public Holidays)
Fare EZ Link / NETS Flashpay Card: $5.00  |  Cash: $7.00
Transfer rebates & concessionary travel are not applicable.

Premium 549 serves the housing estates of Ang Mo Kio Neighborhoods 1, 2 and 6 with bus connections to the CBD, eliminating the hassle of transferring between different modes of transport. It is a more convenient alternative route for residents who would otherwise rely on the MRT and other bus routes to reach the city. Currently, other routes running nearby like Service 128 and Service 162/M also provide bus connections to the city.

In 2013, City Direct 652 was launched between Ang Mo Kio and Shenton Way, which significantly reduced demand on this service as a cheaper alternative and overlapping catchment areas.

With the takeover of operations by Commute Solutions from SBS Transit on 3 Oct 2016, the route was extended to Temasek Blvd, omitting Fullerton Square with an increase in fares.

Subsequently, one trip was reduced. As of September 2020, the route has been withdrawn.

Departure Timing

Weekdays, except Public Holidays

  • AM Peak from Ang Mo Kio Street 61 (Blk 645): 0755hrs
Fare
  • Cash: $7.00
  • EZ Link Card / NETS Flashpay: $5.00

Gallery

Operator History
  • 25 Feb 2008 – 30 Sep 2016: SBS Transit Ltd
  • 03 Oct 2016 – Q3 2020: Commute Solutions Group Pte Ltd
History
  • 2008 (25 Feb): Introduced as a Premium Service from Ang Mo Kio St 61 → Fullerton Rd, with one trip departing at 0800hrs. Charges a flat fare of $3.60
  • 2009 (01 Apr): Fare temporarily lowered to $3.40<
  • 2009 (05 Oct): Amended to ply Cecil Street (previously Robinson Rd)
  • 2010 (17 Feb): Second departure introduced at 0750hrs
  • 2010 (01 Jul): Fare reinstated to $3.60
  • 2010 (20 Sep): Third departure introduced at 0755hrs
  • 2011 (17 Jan): Amended to Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 instead of Ave 1. Deleted sector replaced by new Premium 761. Departures re-timed to 0750hrs and 0800hrs (2 trips)
  • 2011 (08 Nov): Fare increased to $3.80
  • 2014 (04 Aug): Fare revised to $4.20
  • 2016 (27 Jun): Designated wheelchair-accessible bus route (WAB)
  • 2016 (03 Oct): Operations transferred to Commute Solutions, route extended to Temasek Blvd.
  • 2017 (03 Jan): Cash fare revised to $7.00
  • ?: Reduced to 1 AM Trip only
  • 2020: Withdrawn

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5 thoughts on “[Defunct] Premium Bus Service 549

  • 23 May 2017 at 9:58 AM
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    Will there be a guaranteed seat?

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  • 20 December 2016 at 10:59 AM
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    what time is the pick up at block 570? and what is the estimated arrival time to centennial tower.

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    • 20 December 2016 at 10:51 PM
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      Pick up at Block 570 is estimated to be at 0803 & 0813hrs according to Commute Solutions. The estimated arrival time at Centennial Tower is about 0836 & 0846hrs depending on the first or second trip.

      Regards,
      Land Transport Guru Admin Team

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  • 12 December 2016 at 1:31 PM
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    where is the pick up point for block 570? issit the bus stop?

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