The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the Tampines bus package to Go-Ahead Singapore (GAS) under a five-year contract valued at approximately USD646 million. Operations will begin on July 5, 2026, with the option for LTA to extend the deal by two to five years. The package, currently managed by SBS Transit, covers 27 routes operating from Bedok North Bus Depot. Under the new contract, GAS will operate from the East Coast Integrated Depot and manage Tampines, Tampines Concourse, Tampines North bus interchanges, and Changi Business Park Bus Terminal.
The tender, launched in December 2024, used a two-envelope evaluation process that prioritised quality, especially in electric bus deployment and maintenance. GAS secured the highest overall score, offering both cost savings and innovations. Its proposal builds on UK expertise in running London’s largest electric bus fleet. It includes setting up a satellite training centre with the Singapore Bus Academy to develop local specialists in electric bus operations. GAS will also deploy AI-driven tools to improve service reliability and introduce commuter-friendly measures.
