SMRT Bus Service 249A is a Short-Trip Service variant of Bus Service 249.
The route operates from Boon Lay Int and ends at Tanjong Kling Road (Jurong Shipyard), operating during weekday morning peak hours.
Service 249A commenced operations on Monday, 2 Sep 2024.
→ Jurong Shipyard
| Route Overview | ||||||||||||
Route  |
Boon Lay Bus Interchange → Tanjong Kling Road (Jurong Shipyard) |
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| Passes Through | Jln Boon Lay, Jln Buroh | |||||||||||
| Route Length | 7.2 km | |||||||||||
| Travelling Time | 28 – 29 mins | |||||||||||
| Operator Information | ||||||||||||
| BCM Route Package | Jurong West Bus Package | |||||||||||
| Current Operator | SMRT Buses Ltd | |||||||||||
| Current Depot | Soon Lee Bus Depot | |||||||||||
| Current Fleet | Double-deck buses | |||||||||||
| Operating Hours | ||||||||||||
| Departure Times from Boon Lay |
Weekdays (except Public Holidays) |
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| 06:30 – 08:25 | ||||||||||||
| Fare Information | ||||||||||||
| Fare | Charges regular distance fares |
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Short Trip Service 249A supplements the high demand for Service 249 during the weekday morning peak hours to industries along Jalan Boon Lay, Jurong Pier Rd, Jln Buroh and Tg Kling Rd.
This route is launched in tandem with the first tendered package term of the Jurong West Bus Package commencing in September 2024, which was awarded to SMRT Buses.
MRTÂ Station Served
- EW27 Boon Lay
Departure Timings
Weekdays, except Public Holidays
- From Boon Lay Int:
06:30, 06:39, 06:48, 06:57, 07:09, 07:27, 07:37, 07:47, 07:57, 08:06, 08:16 & 08:25
Gallery:
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Operator History:
- 2 Sep 2024 – Present: SMRT Buses Ltd
The Bus Service Operating License (BSOL) for this route will be renewed in 2029 under the Jurong West Bus Package.
Route History:
- 2024 (02 Sep): Introduced from Boon Lay Int to Tg Kling Rd (Jurong Shipyard) as a short trip service during weekday morning peak hours, except public holidays
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Service 249A started operations on the 16th June 1978 starting from the now-defunct Boon Lay Gardens terminal located along the junctions of Boon Lay Place and Boon Lay Drive; Introduced between Boon Lay Gardens terminal and Jalan Samulun. Bus 249A was withdrawn on 5th October 1987. After the long 37 years withdrawal, 249A makes its comeback to its present day 249A under the new operator SMRT Buses instead of being introduced under SBS Transit. Today, 249A serves from Boon Lay Interchange (BNITH) to Tanjong Kling (Jurong Shipyard) during morning peak hours.
Does this confirm that 249 is transferring over Sep 1 then? Since this poster is by SMRT
Seems that it will be all transfer to SMRT on the same date. That’s why, until now still no announcement. Most probably they will only give about one week notice, since it’s mainly just a change of branding, with supposed service improvements due to BCM framework.
Well, SMRT just announced today. They are taking over in two tranches.
Anyway, I think one thing to look forward to is the introduction of other bus models like the Mercedes-Benz OCLE, ADL E500, MAN A95, and MAN A22 with the curry pok hairstyle, which may make their debut on the Jurong West Bus Package bus routes.
Well, 249 during morning peak hour, the queue very long; stretch all the way to Jurong Point. This short-working trip would be helpful. However, what about evening? Morning same time start work, evening probably also same time end work.