SBS Transit Bus Service 71 is a trunk route from Yio Chu Kang Bus Interchange and looping at Bishan Street 11, passing through Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 and Bishan Road. It is the 80th bus service to be launched under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP).
↺ Bishan St 11 (Loop)
| Route Overview | ||||||||||||
Route  |
Yio Chu Kang Bus Interchange ↺ Bishan Street 11 (Loop) | |||||||||||
| Passes Through | Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, Bishan Road | |||||||||||
| Route Length | 17.0 km | |||||||||||
| Traveling Time | 77 – 86 mins | |||||||||||
| Operator Information | ||||||||||||
| BCM Route Package | Seletar Bus Package | |||||||||||
| Current Operator | SBS Transit Ltd | |||||||||||
| Current Depot | Seletar Bus Depot (SEDEP) | |||||||||||
| Current Fleet | 12-metre Single Deck Bus – Mercedes-Benz Citaro |
12-metre Double Deck Bus – MAN A95 – Volvo B9TL |
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| Operating Hours | ||||||||||||
| Departure Times from Yio Chu Kang |
Daily | |||||||||||
| 06:00 – 23:30 | ||||||||||||
| Operating Frequency | ||||||||||||
| Loop Service | 6:30am–8.30am | 8.31am–4.59pm | 5.00pm–7.00pm | After 7.00pm | ||||||||
| Weekdays | 12 mins | 15 mins | 12 – 15 mins | 12 – 15 mins | ||||||||
| Saturdays | 15 mins | 12 – 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | ||||||||
| Sundays / Public Holidays | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | ||||||||
| Fare Information |
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| Fare | Charges regular distance fares |
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Service 71 serves as a residential trunk route connecting the estates of Yio Chu Kang, Ang Mo Kio and Bishan. The route serves residential estates along Yio Chu Kang Rd, Ang Mo Kio Ave 4, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 and Bishan Rd with enhanced connectivity to transport nodes at Yio Chu Kang and Bishan in addition to existing bus services to Ang Mo Kio. It was launched on 9 December 2017.
As the 80th bus service to be introduced under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), Service 71 represents the last of 80 new bus services promised by the LTA. The BSEP was launched in March 2012 (for 40 services) and expanded to 80 bus services in March 2014, targeted for full roll-out by end-2017.
On 28 August 2017, SBS Transit’s first MAN A95 (SG5835M) was spotted displaying Service 71’s route details while on route training. The route was officially announced only on 6 November 2017.
Launch of Service:
MRT Stations Served:
- NS15 Yio Chu Kang
- NS17CC15 Bishan
Special Departures:
- Bishan St 11 (Blk 151A Mkt) → Yio Chu Kang Int
Weekdays: 06:00, 06:14 & 06:28
Saturdays: 06:00, 0613 & 06:26
Sundays/Public Holidays: 06:00, 06:14 & 06:27
Gallery:
Operator History:
- 2017 — Present: SBS Transit Ltd
The Bus Service Operating License (BSOL) for this route will be renewed in 2023 under the Seletar Bus Package.
History:
- 2017 (09 Dec): Launched under the BSEP. Wheelchair accessible at launch.
- 2018 (11 Mar): Start of operations under Seletar Bus Package (Tendered Contract)
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The Frequency of this service needs too be improved. The waiting time is too long and many ppl are taking this service. If u missed a bus thats it gotta to wait super long time for next one to arrive and mind u the next one can come ard 20 mins time to arr.
This is the most recently fully-odd bus service number to be introduced. Why no bus 1 or 149? They are odd numbers and ought to be introduced like bus 71
To Person in charge,
Everton since the BSEP was launched. I must say that it was a pleasant to take a bus during peak hours. In the morning and evening.
But I am quite surprised that last 19th of January 2018 Friday I was taking a feader bus 261.
This was a senior bus captain and 1 of them in controller of the station at Ang Mo Kio interchange.
I nearly hit on to the old man. Because they open to the public commuters. Às I’m a wheelchair user havn’ got enough time to to park my wheelchair in a proper position.
Even, if it was assistance by 2 person the senior bus captain or the person in charge of control station. They should understand the importance of the safety
I was wondering why 2 door the front and back door have to open at the same time as to please the commuters. Whour will be blame if an injury happen?
Me the wheelchair user or the bus captain. As what I know Lta never give such a rules,
Bus 71 is a dream come true for me! For more than 17 years I have waited for a bus to link us to Bishan from Ave 4 (Ang Mo KIo) so news of this new bus and route brought me much joy.
I do not know who initiated this, or whose idea it was, but thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I am sure that many many other residents who stay in Ave 4 will thank you too, from the conversations I have had with the neighbours.
Keep up all the good work you all do, SBS!
Hi!SBS Transit Bus 71(The Last BSEP Bus To Be Launched)Has Been Successfully Launched Today.