SBS Transit Bus Service 128 was a peak-hour, limited-stop trunk route between Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot (at Yio Chu Kang) and Shenton Way Terminal, passing through Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Thomson, Newton, Orchard, Dhoby Ghaut, and Shenton Way.
SBS Transit Bus Service 128 was discontinued from 2 June 2020. The last day of operations was on 7 April 2020, prior to its suspension during the Singapore COVID-19 Circuit Breaker Measures.
Commuters can travel by MRT or take alternative Bus Service 162.
Notes:
- – Wheelchair Inaccessible Bus Stop
- No alighting and boarding at Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot
- No alighting at Shenton Way Bus Terminal
| Route Overview | ||||||||||||
Route  |
[AM]: Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot → Shenton Way Bus Terminal [PM]: Shenton Way Bus Terminal → Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot |
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| Passes Through | Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Newton, Orchard, Dhoby Ghaut, Robinson Rd | |||||||||||
| Route Length | Towards Shenton Way: 18.3 km | Towards Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot: 19.4 km | ||||||||||
| Traveling Time | 76 – 89 mins | |||||||||||
| Operator Information | ||||||||||||
| BCM Route Package | Bishan – Toa Payoh Bus Package | |||||||||||
| Former Operator | SBS Transit Ltd | |||||||||||
| Former Depot | Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot (AMDEP) | |||||||||||
| Former Fleet | 12-metre Single Deck Bus: – Scania K230UB |
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| Operating Hours | ||||||||||||
| Departure Times from Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot | Weekdays, except Public Holidays | |||||||||||
| 07:20 – 07:35 | ||||||||||||
| Departure Times from Shenton Way | Weekdays, except Public Holidays | |||||||||||
| 18:20 – 18:35 | ||||||||||||
| Operating Frequency | ||||||||||||
| From Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot |
15 mins | |||||||||||
| From Shenton Way |
15 mins | |||||||||||
| Fare Information |
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| Fare | Charges regular distance fares | |||||||||||
Service 128 was a limited stop trunk route linking Ang Mo Kio and Bishan with the City areas of Orchard, Dhoby Ghaut and Shenton Way, operating during weekday peak hours. Running parallel to the North South Line, the route provided an alternative travel option for commuters relying on the rail network. Two City-bound trips are operated on weekday mornings, and another two return trips towards the heartlands in the evening. This service does not operate on Weekends and Public Holidays.
As boarding and alighting are not allowed within Ang Mo Kio Depot, the first and last stop of the route is at Yio Chu Kang Station / Opp Yio Chu Kang Stn respectively along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6. Alighting is not allowed at Shenton Way terminal, and the last stop of this route is at Shenton Way (Opp MAS Bldg).
This service is unique in being a basic bus service that only operates only during weekday peak hours and serves the CBD. Most other peak-hour routes in the CBD are non-basic, such as Express and City Direct services. During Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve & Chinese New Year Eve, operating hours for return trips are brought forward to early afternoon.
The number of trips for Bus Service 128 during Morning and Evening peak was reduced from 4 trips to 2 trips from 27 June 2016, due to low ridership, and subsequently withdrawn on 2 June 2020.
MRT Stations Served
- NS15 Yio Chu Kang
- NS16 Ang Mo Kio
- NS17CC15 Bishan
- NS21–DT11 Newton
- NS22 Orchard
- NS23 Somerset
- NS24NE6CC1 Dhoby Ghaut
- DT21 Bencoolen
- CC2 Bras Basah
- NS25EW13 City Hall
- CC3 Esplanade
- NS26EW14 Raffles Place
- EW15 Tanjong Pagar
Departure Timings
Weekdays, except Public Holidays
- From Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot:
07:20 & 07:35 - From Shenton Way Terminal:
18:20 & 18:35
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Poster Gallery
Operator History
- 07 July 2008 – 07 April 2020: SBS Transit Ltd
Route History
- 2008 (07 Jul): Introduced between Ang Mo Kio Ave 6 and Shenton Way (AM Peak) and between Anson Rd and Ang Mo Kio Ave 6 (PM Peak) as a peak hour one-directional service on weekdays for a trial period of 6 months
- 2009 (02 Feb): Amended to ply Braddell Rd and Thomson Rd, skipping Lor 6 Toa Payoh, Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Lor 2 Toa Payoh and Jln Toa Payoh.
- 2012 (30 Sep): Designated wheelchair-accessible bus route (WAB)
- 2017 (25 Jun): Amended to relocated Shenton Way Bus Terminal
- 2020 (08 Apr): Temporarily suspended due to Singapore COVID-19 Circuit Breaker Measures.
- 2020 (02 Jun): Withdrawn
Past Routings
| Year | Direction 1 | Direction 2 |
| 2008 | Ang Mo Kio Depot, Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, Bishan Rd, Braddell Rd (Express), Lor 6 Toa Payoh, Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Lor 2 Toa Payoh, Jalan Toa Payoh (Express), Thomson Rd, Newton Rd (Express), Scotts Rd, Orchard Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Nicoll Highway, Collyer Quay, Raffles Quay, Shenton Way and Shenton Way Ter. | Shenton Way Ter, Anson Rd, Robinson Rd, Fullerton Rd, Esplanade Dr, Stamford Rd, Orchard Rd, Penang Rd, Somerset Rd, Orchard Turn, Scotts Rd, Newton Rd (Express), Thomson Rd, Jalan Toa Payoh (Express), Lor 2 Toa Payoh, Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Lor 6 Toa Payoh, Braddell Rd (Express), Bishan Rd, Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, and Ang Mo Kio Depot. |
| 2009 | Ang Mo Kio Depot, Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, Bishan Rd, Braddell Rd (Express), Thomson Rd (Express), Newton Rd (Express), Scotts Rd, Orchard Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Nicoll Highway, Collyer Quay, Raffles Quay, Shenton Way and Shenton Way Ter. | Shenton Way Ter, Anson Rd, Robinson Rd, Fullerton Rd, Esplanade Dr, Stamford Rd, Orchard Rd, Penang Rd, Somerset Rd, Orchard Turn, Scotts Rd, Newton Rd (Express), Thomson Rd (Express), Braddell Rd (Express), Bishan Rd, Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, and Ang Mo Kio Depot. |
Changes in Departure Times:
| Effective Date | Morning Peak Timings | Evening Peak Timings |
| 07 Jul 2008 | 07:12, 07:24, 07:36 & 07:48 | 18:12, 18:24, 18:36 & 18:48 |
| 29 Jul 2013 | 07:15, 07:25, 07:35 & 07:45 | 18:15, 18:25, 18:35 & 18:45 |
| 27 Jun 2016 | 07:20 & 07:35 | 18:20 & 18:35 |
| 02 Jun 2020 | Withdrawn | Withdrawn |
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So it’s temporary suspension is more of a ‘permanent suspension’.
128 should have some amendment via Marina Blvd, Marina South Pier, to HarbourFront and Resorts World Sentosa, and make it full-day service, to reduce congestion on NSL; instead of withdrawn. Provides connectivity from Downtown to Raffles Place.
I would have agreed on the not withdrawing this service. Service 162 is a long winded route .
Svc 128
Ang Mo Kio Ave 6/8
Bishan Road
Braddell Rd/Thomson Rd/Upp Thomson Rd (Express)
Newton Road
Orchard Road
Bras Basah Road
Temasek Boulevard/Ave
Bayfront Ave
Central Boulevard
Shenton Way
Keppel Road
Sentosa Gateway
Resorts World Sentosa
Then like that Service 162 can terminate at Shenton Way instead of having Service 162M
Update: 162 got rationalised and doesn’t serve the city anymore, and as for 162M, it was completely axed
This bus service is suspended from 2 June 2020. Should be lower demand.
I mean withdrawn.