Premium Bus Service 598 is a Premium service operated by private operator Bus-Plus from Petir Road to Shenton Way. The route passes through Upp Bt Timah, Dairy Farm estate, Orchard and Fullerton, operating city-bound trips in the morning only.
Premium 598 will be discontinued from 19 December 2016. The last day of operations will be on Friday, 16 December 2016.
| Route Information | |
| Route | Petir Road (Maysprings Condo) → Shenton Way (opp MAS Bldg) |
| Passes Through | Upp Bt Timah, Dairy Farm estate, Orchard, Fullerton |
| Route Length | 20.9km |
| Travelling Time | 55mins |
| Operator Information | |
| Current Operator | Bus-Plus Services Pte Ltd |
| Current Fleet | Private minibuses |
| Departure Times from Petir Road |
0745 – 0845 (Weekdays, Except Public Holidays) |
| Frequency | Unidirectional Service |
| AM Peak: 10Â mins | |
Premium 598 serves private estates and condominiums around Upper Bukit Timah, Dairy Farm and Cashew with connections to Orchard and Shenton Way, eliminating the hassle of transferring between different modes of transport.
The service will be withdrawn from 19 December 2016. The last day of revenue service will be on Friday, 16 December 2016. Affected commuters can take the Downtown Line to the Central Business District direct.
Operating Days: Weekdays only. Does not operate on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Fares: Flat fare of $5.50. Transfer rebates & concessionary travel are not applicable.
Fleet: Premium 598Â commonly operates on private minibuses like Mercedes-Benz Sprinters and Mitsubishi Rosas.
Route Information:
| Boarding Points in Bukit Panjang |
 Alighting Points in the City |
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History:
- 8 Sep 2008: Introduced as a Premium Service between Petir Road and Shenton Way
- 16 Dec 2016: Last day of revenue service.
- 19 Dec 2016: Route withdrawn.
Operator History:
- 8 Sep 2008 – 16 Dec 2016: Bus-Plus Services Pte Ltd
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