SMRT Bus Service 976
SMRT Bus Service 976 is a trunk service operating between Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang Interchange, supplementing the Bukit Panjang LRT and was launched on 10 November 2019.
| Technical Information | ||
Route  |
Choa Chu Kang Bus Interchange ↔ Bukit Panjang Bus Interchange | |
| Passes Through | Choa Chu Kang Way/Rd, Senja Rd, Segar Rd, Bt Panjang Ring Rd, Petir/Pending Rd | |
| Route Length | 8.6 km (D1) | 9.0 km (D2) | |
| Travelling Time | 37 – 50 mins | |
| Operator Information | ||
| BCM Route Package | Choa Chu Kang – Bukit Panjang Bus Package | |
| Current Operator | SMRT Buses Ltd | |
| Current Depot | Kranji Bus Depot | |
| Current Fleet | 12-metre Single Deck Bus – MAN A22 |
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| Departure Times from Choa Chu Kang |
0530hrs – 0030hrs (Daily) | |
| Departure Times from Bukit Panjang |
0550hrs – 0050hrs (Daily) | |
| Frequency | Direction 1 | Direction 2 |
| 0530–0559: 30 mins 0600–0800: 15 mins 0801–1729: 30 mins 1730–1930: 15 mins 1931–0030: 30 mins |
0550–0619: 30 mins 0620–0820: 15 mins 0821–1819: 30 mins 1820–2020: 15 mins 2021–0050: 30 mins |
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As part of the Bukit Panjang LRT Overhaul, Bus Service 976 would complement the Bukit Panjang LRT network, as LRT train services would only be offered in a counter-clockwise loop (Service B via Petir) during off-peak hours on Weekdays and the entire day during Weekends & Public Holidays starting from 1 December 2019.
According to the Land Transport Authority, full day Bus Service 976 is upgraded from the existing peak-hour Bus Parallel Service BPS1, which was introduced in 2011 as a measure to reduce peak hour crowding on the Bukit Panjang LRT network by providing an alternative travel route for residents at Segar, Jelapang and Senja to Choa Chu Kang. With the introduction of Bus Service 976, Service BPS1 will be withdrawn on the same day.
Rail Stations Served
- BP6DT1 Bukit Panjang
- BP7 Petir
- BP8 Pending
- BP9 Bangkit
- BP12 Jelapang
- BP13 Senja
- BP5 Phoenix
- BP4 Teck Whye
- BP3 Keat Hong
- BP2 South View
- BP1NS4 Choa Chu Kang
Fare: Charges basic distance fares for trunk services. See Bus Fares.
Operator History
- 2019 – Present: 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.
History
- 2019 (10 Nov): Launched from Choa Chu Kang Int to Bukit Panjang Int. Wheelchair-accessible at launch.
If it is a lack of parking lots, this bus service can loop at Bt Panjang ITH instead. (just like bus service 180). Strongly agree with you, JKYY!
I would like to propose that Service 976 is enhanced to operate at 5-10 min frequencies all day with high-capacity buses and LTA can close the whole BPLRT system for faster repairs. Only problem why LTA cannot proceed with this is the lack of parking lots at Bukit Panjang Int.