Update on Extension of Bus Service 992 to Serve West Scape at Bukit Batok

6 Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Transport whether LTA can consider extending Bus Service 992 to serve West Scape at Bukit Batok and, if not, why.

Mr Chee Hong Tat (for the Minister for Transport): West Scape at Bukit Batok is currently served by service Nos 160, 180, 947 and 993. These services connect residents to the transport nodes and amenities at Bukit Batok and Jurong East. In particular, service No 993 was introduced in September 2023 to replace the former service No 160M and extended to ply a longer route along Bukit Batok West Avenue 8 to enhance connectivity between West Scape and Jurong East.

There are no plans to extend service No 992 to serve West Scape as service No 947 already provides a direct alternative for residents travelling to the transport node and amenities at Bukit Batok. Extending service No 992 to serve West Scape will result in longer travel times and higher fares for other commuters, including residents of Tengah town.