Go-Ahead Singapore

Go-Ahead Singapore is a provider of passenger transport and bus operator in Singapore. It had commenced operations on 4 September 2016 and it is a subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group.

Go-Ahead Singapore
Go-Ahead Singapore MAN ND323F (A95), leased from the Land Transport Authority of Singapore.
SloganTaking care of your journey
ParentGo-Ahead Group
Founded4 September 2016 (2016-09-04)
Headquarters2 Loyang Way, Singapore 508776
Service areaEastern Singapore
Service typeBus operator
Routes30
HubsPunggol Bus Interchange
Pasir Ris Bus Interchange
DepotsLoyang Bus Depot
Fleet446
Chief executiveAndrew Thompson
Websitewww.go-aheadsingapore.com

History
Zainal Sapari, Member of Parliament for Pasir Ris-Punggol Group Representation Constituency and David Brown, Group Chief Executive of the Go-Ahead Group with the signed the commemorative plaque

On 15 April 2015, the Land Transport Authority called for tenders to operate 25 routes based at Changi Airport Bus Terminal, Changi Village Bus Terminal, Pasir Ris Bus Interchange, and Punggol Bus Interchange out of Loyang Bus Depot as part of its new Bus Contracting Model.[1] Busways, Go-Ahead Group, Keolis, RATP Dev Transdev Asia, SBS Transit, SMRT Buses, Tian Tan Shipping/Kumho Buslines and Woodlands Transport lodged bids.[2]

On 23 November that year, the Land Transport Authority awarded Go-Ahead Singapore the contract with Go-Ahead Singapore to commence operations on 4 September and 18 September 2016 respectively. The contract will run for five years with a two years extension if it meets LTA's requirements. [3][4][5]

On 11 December that year, the Land Transport Authority handed over Loyang Bus Depot to Go-Ahead Singapore to allow it to be fitted out.[6]

On 19 June 2016, the Loyang Bus Depot was officially opened by MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol Group Representation Constituency, Zainal Sapari and the Group Chief Executive of the Go-Ahead Group David Brown. Loyang Bus Depot Carnival was also held on the same day to allow the public to tour the depot and also learn more about Go-Ahead Singapore.[7]

On 21 September that year, Go-Ahead Singapore found itself short of staff less than three weeks after launching its services. A total of 30 SBS Transit drivers were deployed at Loyang Bus Depot to operate services 358 and 359, while SMRT Buses sent 10 drivers to help the new public bus operator operate service 85. Tower Transit Singapore was also engaged to supply a staff bus service for Go-Ahead employees at Loyang Bus Depot.[8]

On 30 November that year, Go-Ahead Singapore's managing director Nigel Wood left due to "personal reasons". He has since resumed his position with Go-Ahead London as its general manager.[9]

Bus Routes
Main article: List of bus routes in Singapore

Go-Ahead Singapore commenced operations of 24 services in two tranches. 13 bus services commenced services on 4 September 2016, while another 11 has started on 18th of that month. All services were previously operated by SBS Transit.[10][11] Later, Service 381 was introduced on 12 March 2017, followed by Service 12e on 28 January 2018. On 1 April that year, Service 68 was finally launched. On 2 January 2019, Go-Ahead Singapore took over the right to operate City Direct Service 661 from Aedge Holdings.[12][13] On 9 September that year, Express Service 43e was introduced, bringing up the services operated by Go-Ahead Singapore up to 29 services. On 2 March 2020, Go-Ahead Singapore took over the right to operate City Direct Service 666 from BT&Tan Transport.

Bus Fleet
MAN NL323F (A22) bodied by Gemilang Coachworks, license holder of the MAN Lion's City bodywork
Mercedes-Benz O530 Citaro with an advertisement wrap
MAN ND323F (A95) bodied by Gemilang Coachworks, license holder of the MAN Lion's City bodywork

Single decker buses

Double decker buses

Formerly operated
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References
  1. "Second Bus Package under the Government Contracting Model up for Tender". Land Transport Authority. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  2. Bid Prices for Loyang Bus Package Archived 8 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine Land Transport Authority
  3. run bus services in Singapore Channel NewsAsia 23 November 2015
  4. "Go-Ahead enters Singapore bus market". Go-Ahead Group. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  5. LT Awards Second Bus Package to Go-Ahead Group plc Land Transport Authority 23 November 2015
  6. "Loyang Bus Depot Handed Over to Go-Ahead Group | Press Room | Land Transport Authority". www.lta.gov.sg. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  7. "Loyang Bus Depot Carnival : Go-Ahead Singapore English". www.go-aheadsingapore.com. Archived from the original on 18 June 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  8. "SBS Transit, SMRT and Tower Transit roped in to help new operator Go-Ahead". Channel NewsAsia. 21 September 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  9. "Go-Ahead Singapore's managing director Nigel Wood leaves shortly after official launch". The Straits Times. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  10. Key directors appointed at Go-Ahead Singapore Archived 8 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine Go-Ahead Singapore 17 March 2016
  11. "Loyang bus package to be rolled out in 2 tranches from September". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  12. "Go-Ahead Singapore to operate Service 661 from 2 January, 2019" (PDF). 19 December 2018. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
  13. "Change in operator for Service 661 from 2 January, 2019". 19 December 2018. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
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