SBS Transit Feeder Bus Service 229 is a Feeder service operating from Bedok Interchange and looping at Bedok South Road, passing through Chai Chee, Bedok South and Upper East Coast.
Technical Information | |
Route ![]() |
Bedok Bus Interchange ↺ Bedok South Rd (Loop) |
Passes Through | Chai Chee St, Chai Chee Rd, Bedok South Ave 3 |
Route Length | 9.9 km |
Traveling Time | 50 mins |
Operator Information | |
BCM Route Package | Bedok Bus Package |
Current Operator | SBS Transit Ltd |
Current Depot | Bedok North Bus Depot (BNDEP) |
Current Fleet | 12-metre Single Deck Bus: – Mercedes-Benz Citaro – Scania K230UB |
Departure Times from Bedok |
0545hrs – 0040hrs (Daily) |
Frequency | Loop Service |
0630hrs – 0830hrs: 07 – 09 mins 0831hrs – 1659hrs: 07 – 14 mins 1700hrs – 1900hrs: 08 mins After 1900hrs: 08 – 16 mins |
Feeder Service 229 primarily serves the residents of Chai Chee and Bedok South to Bedok Town Centre. Originally introduced as Feeder 219 in 1985, the route was later renumbered to Feeder 229.
For residents of Bedok South, the detour at Chai Chee before arriving at Bedok Interchange adds to travel time and Service 38 offers a more direct connection.
During Eves of Public Holidays, as well as MRT Early Closure affecting Bedok MRT Station, operating hours will be extended. Exact last bus hours are announced by SBS Transit closer to these dates.
MRT Station Served
- EW5 Bedok
Fare: Charges basic distance-based fares, capped at 3.2km for Feeder bus services. See Bus Fares.
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Operator History
- 1985 – 2001: Singapore Bus Services Ltd
- 2001 – Present: SBS Transit Ltd
The Bus Service Operating License (BSOL) for this route will be renewed in 2023 under the Bedok Bus Package.
History
- 1985: Introduced as Service 219, Bedok – Bedok South Rd/Ave 1 (Loop)
- 1986 – 88: Extended to loop at Upper East Coast Rd via Bedok South Ave 3
- 1999: Renumbered to Service 229, no route change
- 2012 (30 Sep): Designated wheelchair-accessible bus service (WAB)
- 2013: Service improvement under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP)
- 2015 (04 May): Last bus extended to 0040hrs daily
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