(Defunct) Premium Bus Service 552

Premium Bus Service 552 is no longer in operation.

Premium Bus Service 552 is a Premium service operated by Commute Solutions from Tampines Street 45 to Nicoll Highway. The route passes through Tampines Street 32, Tampines Avenue 2, ECP and Robinson Road, operating one trip in the morning.

Route Information
Route Tampines Street 45 (Blk 491C) → Nicoll Highway (The Concourse)
Passes Through Tampines St 32 / Ave 2, ECP, Robinson Rd
Travelling Time 65mins
Operator Information
Current Operator Commute Solutions
Current Fleet Private Buses
Departure Times from Tampines St 45
0745 (Weekdays)
Frequency Unidirectional Service

Premium 552 serves the housing estates of Tampines Neighborhoods 1, 2 3 and 4 with bus connections to the CBD, eliminating the hassle of transferring between different modes of transport. It provides a more convenient alternative route for residents who would otherwise rely on feeder buses and the MRT to reach the city.

One trip is operated in the mornings, departing Tampines Street 45 (Blk 491C) at 7:45am on weekdays.

As part of the takeover of operations by Commute Solutions from 03 Jan 2017, the route will be extended to Nicoll Highway.

Operating Days: Weekdays only. Does not operate on Weekends and Public Holidays.

Fare:

  • EZ Link / NETS Flashpay: $5.00
    Cash: $7.00

Route Information:

Boarding Stops in Tampines Alighting Stops in CBD
  • Tampines St 45
    – Blk 491C

    – Opp Blk 489A
    – Opp Blk 487B
  • Tampines St 34
    – East Spring Sec Sch
  • Tampines St 32
    – Blk 331
    – Blk 307A
  • Tampines Ave 2
    – Blk 302
    – Blk 285
    – The Holy Trinity Ch
    – Blk 101
  • Simei Ave (Express)
  • Xilin Ave (Express)
  • ECP (Express)
  • MCE (Express)
  • Maxwell Rd (Express)
  • Robinson Rd
    – Aft Capital Twr
    – Opp The Ogilvy Ctr
    – Opp AIA Twr
  • Fullerton Road
    – Fullerton Sq
  • Esplanade Dr
    – Esplanade Bridge
  • Nicoll Highway
    – Opp Suntec City
    – The Concourse

Operator History:

  • 1 Apr 2008 – 30 Dec 2016: SBS Transit Ltd
  • 03 Jan 2017 onwards: Commute Solutions

History:

  • 2008 (1 Apr): Introduced as a Premium Service from Tampines St 45 → Fullerton Rd, with one trip departing at 0745hrs. Charges a flat fare of $3.60
  • 2009 (01 Apr): Fare temporarily lowered to $3.40
  • 2010 (01 Jul): Fare reinstated to $3.60
  • 2011 (08 Nov): Fare increased to $3.80
  • 2013 (29 Dec): Express sector diverted to Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) from ECP.
  • 2014 (04 Aug): Fare revised to $4.50
  • 2014 (28 Sep): Route Amendments in Marina South Area; Express sector amended to Maxwell Road after MCE instead of Prince Edward Rd.
  • 2016 (28 Mar): Designated wheelchair-accessible bus route (WAB)
  • 2017 (03 Jan): Operations transferred to Commute Solutions. Route extended to Nicoll Highway. No longer wheelchair accessible.

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