The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore has opened a tender for the Tampines bus package, comprising 27 routes, to commence operations in 2026. The current operator, SBS Transit, has managed the package since 2016, but its contract will expire in July 2026. The tender emphasises electric bus operations, with evaluation criteria including fleet optimization, battery maintenance, and safety protocols. The package will also include a new route launching in 2025 under the Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme.
LTA aims to electrify half of Singapore’s 5,800 public buses by 2030, supported by the East Coast Integrated Depot, opening in 2026, with facilities for over 200 electric buses. As part of ongoing efforts, new depots and interchanges are being equipped with EV chargers. LTA has committed to procuring over 2,000 electric buses in the next five years, with 70 already in service and 410 more expected by the end of 2025.
