Premium Bus Service 554 is a Premium service operated by Tan Bus Transport from Tampines Avenue 4 to Fullerton Road. The route passes through Tampines Avenue 3, Tampines Street 84 / 83, ECP and Robinson Road, operating two trips in the morning.
Premium Bus Service 554 has been withdrawn and is no longer in operation.
Technical Information | |
Route | Tampines Avenue 4 (Blk 945) → Fullerton Road (Fullerton Sq) |
Passes Through | Tampines Ave 3 / St 84 / St 83, ECP, Robinson Rd |
Travelling Time | 56 mins |
Operator Information | |
Current Operator | Tan Bus Transport |
Departure Times from Tampines Ave 4 |
0735hrs – 0745hrs (Weekdays, except Public Holidays) |
Fare | Flat Fare: $4.50 (EZ Link / NETS Flashpay Card / Cash) Transfer rebates & concessionary travel are not applicable. |
Premium 554 serves the housing estates of Tampines Neighborhoods 7, 8 and 9 with bus connections to the CBD, eliminating the hassle of transferring between different modes of transport. One of three SBS Transit Premium services in Tampines, it provides a more convenient alternative route for residents who would otherwise rely on the MRT and feeder bus routes to reach the city.
Express 513, introduced in 2012 under the Bus Services Enhancement Programme, provides a cheaper alternative route from Tampines West to Shenton Way, charging only express fares. Much of its catchment area is shared with Premium 554, which has reduced the demand for this service.
Former SBS Transit Operations
The route was first introduced by SBS Transit, with two trips are operated in the mornings, at 7:35am and 7:45am on weekdays.
Departure Timings
Weekdays, except Public Holidays
- AM Peak from Tampines Ave 4 (Blk 945): 0735hrs & 0745hrs
Fare
Flat Fare: $4.50
Payable by EZ-Link Card, NETS Flashpay Card or Cash.
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History
- 2008 (1 Apr): Introduced as a Premium Service from Tampines Ave 4 → 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
- 2010 (20 Sep): Second departure introduced at 0735hrs
- 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):Â Designated wheelchair-accessible bus route (WAB)
- 2016 (29 Aug): Operations transferred to Tan Bus Transport with additional AM Trips
- 2018 (22 May): Reduction to 2 AM Trips
- 2019 (Q3): Withdrawn
Operator History
- 1 Apr 2008 – 26 Aug 2016: SBS Transit Ltd
- 29 Aug 2016 – Q3 2019: Tan Bus Transport
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