SMRT Bus Service 973A

SMRT Bus Service 973A is a Short-Trip Service variant of Bus Service 973.

The route operates from Bukit Panjang Bus Interchange and ends at Pending Road (Bef Pending Stn), operating daily, after the last bus of Service 973 has departed. It commenced operations on 13 January 2019.

Technical Information
Route	Bukit Panjang Bus Interchange → Pending Rd (Bef Pending Stn)
Passes Through	Bt Panjang Rd
Route Length	1.5 km
Travelling Time	5 mins
Operator Information
BCM Route Package	Choa Chu Kang – Bukit Panjang Bus Package
Current Operator	SMRT Buses Ltd
Current Depot	Bulim Bus Depot (BUDEP)
Current Fleet	12-metre Single Deck Bus – MAN A22
Departure Times from Bukit Panjang	0030hrs, 0050hrs, 0110hrs (Daily)

Short Trip Service 973A is a trunk service operating from Bukit Panjang Bus Interchange and ends at Pending Road (Bef Pending Stn). The Short-Trip Service operates daily and connects the transport node of Bukit Panjang to residential areas around Bukit Panjang Road and Pending after the last bus of Service 973 has departed, offering late-night bus connections within Bukit Panjang without having to operate full-distance trips to Hillview.

Commencing service on 13 January 2019, Service 973A was introduced as train services on the Bukit Panjang LRT end earlier from 13 January 2019 to allow for accelerated rail renewal work. It is wheelchair-accessible at launch.

During Eves of Public Holidays, operating hours will be extended. Exact last bus hours are announced by SMRT Buses closer to these dates.

Departure Timings

• From Bukit Panjang Int:
  Daily: 0030hrs, 0050hrs & 0110hrs

Fare: Charges regular distance fares for trunk services. See Bus Fares.

MRT / LRT Stations Served

• DT1BP6 Bukit Panjang
• BP8 Pending

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Operator History:

• 13 Jan 2019 onward: SMRT Buses Ltd

The Bus Service Operating License (BSOL) for this route will be renewed in 2023 under the Choa Chu Kang – Bukit Panjang Bus Package.

Route History:

• 2019 (13 Jan): New Short Trip Service 973A introduced in tandem with adjusted Bukit Panjang LRT operating hours

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