Extending Public Transport Services in Jurong Island
Ministry of TransportSpeakers
Summary
This question concerns the potential extension of public transport services within Jurong Island, as raised by Mr Abdul Samad to the Minister for Transport. Minister for Transport S Iswaran explained that JTC currently manages specific bus and on-demand services, which are supplemented by private shuttle buses. Connectivity will be further enhanced by the Jurong Region Line, which is expected to be completed progressively between 2027 and 2029. This development will enable workers to commute to the future Jurong Pier station for onward bus transfers into Jurong Island. Minister for Transport S Iswaran noted that LTA and JTC will monitor demand to assess future enhancements while ensuring financial sustainability and prudence.
Transcript
64 Mr Abdul Samad asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether LTA will consider extending public transport services within Jurong Island; (b) if so, when is it estimated to take place; and (c) if not, why not.
Mr S Iswaran: Currently, within Jurong Island, JTC manages Jurong Island Bus Services (JIBS) 715, 716 and 718 during morning and evening peak periods and an on-demand bus service (ODBS) during off-peak periods. These are further supplemented by private shuttles and buses provided by companies to ferry their own workers.
To travel to and within Jurong Island during peak periods, commuters can either take JIBS buses directly from the bus stop beside Westgate (BS28061) along Boon Lay Way or take Service 98 from Jurong East Bus Interchange or Lakeside MRT station to the bus stop serving Jurong Island Checkpoint (BS21099) along Jurong Pier Way and connect to the JIBS. During off-peak periods, commuters can book a trip via the on-demand bus service with stops within Jurong Island, and at Jurong Island Checkpoint and Boon Lay MRT station.
Beyond these, we are also extending the MRT lines to better serve the western part of Singapore. When the Jurong Region Line (JRL) is progressively completed from 2027 to 2029, workers can travel to Jurong Pier station near Jurong Island Checkpoint for onward transfer to buses into Jurong Island.
We understand the transport needs of workers on Jurong Island. LTA will continue to work with JTC to monitor travel demand in Jurong Island to see if there is a need to enhance connectivity, while ensuring that financial resources are spent prudently and in a sustainable manner.