Distance of Taxi Stands and Bus Stops from MRT Station Exits

18 Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Transport (a) what is the median distance between an MRT station exit and (i) the nearest taxi stand (ii) the nearest bus stop respectively, for stations along the Downtown Line and Thomson-East Coast Line; and (b) what are the reasons for locating taxi stands nearer to station exits than bus stops.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: For stations along the Downtown Line and Thomson-East Coast Line, the median distance between a mass rapid transit (MRT) station exit and the nearest taxi stand and bus stop is about 24 metres and 40 metres respectively.

The exact location of the bus stops and taxi stands at each station would depend on site layout and available space. For instance, a bus stop must be located where there is sufficient space for buses to move safely in and out of the bus bay. Where there are existing bus stops, the Land Transport Authority would also avoid shifting them to minimise disruption to commuters.