Scheme B Bus Service 640 is a Scheme B Bus Service that plies between Canberra Road and Shenton Way during weekday peak hours.
640
Note:
- Above routing as observed prior to 2022.
- New signage on the buses as of 2024 indicates the route of Riverside Road – Shenton Way.
- Bus stop poles used to indicate the stopping points for Service 640. However, these were removed as of 2024.
| Technical Information | ||
| Route | [AM]: Canberra Road (Blk 508 CP) → Anson Road (Tanjong Pagar Stn Exit C) [PM] Anson Road (Tanjong Pagar Stn Exit C) → Canberra Road (Blk 424A CP) |
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| Passes Through | Sembawang Rd, Upp Thomson Rd, Thomson Rd | |
| Operator Information | ||
| Current Operator | Singapore School & Private Hire Bus Owners’ Association (Ong School Bus Service) |
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| Departure Times from Canberra Road | 0715hrs (Weekdays, except Public Holidays) | |
| Departure Times from Anson Road | 1725hrs (Weekdays, except Public Holidays) | |
| Fare | As of 2022: Section Fare: 1st to 4th stop – 80¢ 5th to 8th stop – $1.00 9th to 12th stop – $1.20 13th stop onwards – $1.30 |
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The following information about Service 640 were submitted by a contributor:
Bus number plates and departure timings:
| Morning (AM) | |
| Bus plate number “PA2226H” | Around 7.10am to 7.15am @ Block 508 Carpark, Canberra Road (trip no longer in operation as of 2024) |
| Bus plate number “PC9133K” | Around 7.15am to 7.20am @ Block 508 Carpark, Canberra Road |
| Bus plate number “PC6222G” or “PA6011J” | Around 8.05am @ Block 508 Carpark, Canberra Road (trip no longer in operation as of 2024) |
| It is unclear if the bus driver starts to pick up passengers before this bus stop or at the nearby Koufu.
At any day, any of these 3 buses will ply the weekday morning route at the above timings so look out for the bus plate number, unless there are sudden changes and passengers will not be able to get hold of the information beforehand. |
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| Evening (PM) | |
| Bus plate number “PA2226H” or “PC9133K” or “PC6222G” | Around 5.25 pm @ Hub Synergy Pt, Anson Road |
| Buss plate number “PA6011J” | Around 6.05pm @ Hub Synergy Pt, Anson Road (trip no longer in operation as of 2024) |
| Passengers are advised to start their journey from the bus stop at International Plaza outside Tanjong Pagar Station instead as that is the confirmed bus stop the buses will start their PM route.
Similar to the morning route, at any day any of these 2 buses will ply the weekday evening route at the above timings so look out for the bus plate number, unless there are sudden changes and passengers will not be able to get hold of the information beforehand. |
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Advice for new passengers wanting to try this service:
- As the drivers are known to spot regular passengers at bus stops and along roadsides (yes, the drivers may stop suddenly along the roads to pick up regular passengers not at the bus stop), therefore it is best that you can become their regular passenger for this service
- New passengers must press the bell as early as possible if you wish to alight as drivers do not stop at every bus stop, and sometimes they accelerate along certain stretches despite having bus stops with their service. As per point 1, drivers recognize regular passengers and can pinpoint exactly who will board the bus at what time and alight at which bus stop. Do not be surprised if the bus suddenly stops halfway without bus stop and passengers alight.
Disclaimer:
Little information can be found online about Scheme B Bus Services as the Land Transport Authority does not provide information detailed information about such services. Land Transport Guru is not responsible if the information represented here are inaccurate, although we strive to our best ability to provide accurate service information about these Scheme B Bus Services. Do highlight any errors which you may have spotted.
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The PM trip at 1805hrs no longer exists as of today.
The PM trip at 1725hrs remains, arriving the bus stop before Sembawang Station at 1838hrs.
Although the bus service is removed from the bus stop poles, this bus service is still in operation.
The earlier service PA2226H is no longer seen.
PC9133K is still seen at the same timing.
Will update if whether PC6222G or PA6011J is still seen at the supposed timing.
Yesterday, I went through Upper Thomson Road while onboard 52 and 163 and found out that the 640 had been removed from several bus stop poles.
Review of Service 640
Rego: PA6011J
Took the 3rd AM Trip from Blk 508 CP Today, the bc pulled into the actual bus stop. Fare to Shenton way is $1.10. Told bc I intended to go to Shenton Way Terminal, he dropped me off at Opp AXA Tower Bus Stop as he had to make a right turn, I believe 640 (AM) ends at Tanjong Pagar and does not call at Opp MAS Bldg Bus Stop as there was another passenger onboard when I alighted. Also, 640 has been amended to Esplanade Bridge, skipping Connaught drive like the other public bus services. Bus Stop 02029, which was built for the affected bus services has Service 640 indicated.
Bus plate PA6011J reach out Faber Gdn stop at 08:37, paid $1.10.
Reaching CBD (OUE Bayfront) at 09:16