Singapore Public Transport Bus Outlook 2026

Public transport in Singapore undergoes continuous development, with significant fleet updates, route enhancements, and infrastructure projects scheduled. The Land Transport Authority oversees these transitions to modernise the commuting network across the island.

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Fleet Electrification and New Deliveries

In December 2025, the Land Transport Authority awarded procurement contracts for 660 new electric buses to tenderers representing bus manufacturers BYD, CRRC, Yutong, and Zhongtong. These new vehicles comprise 360 single-deck and 300 double-deck buses, which will progressively enter service starting from end-2026.

Electric bus deliveries under Contract PT601, which comprises 420 electric single-deck buses, will continue into 2026. To cater for an expanding electric bus network, the Land Transport Authority will also award tenders for more electric bus chargers at Mandai Depot and various Integrated Transport Hubs, alongside ongoing e-bus charging installations at Pasir Ris.

Autonomous Buses

By mid-2026, residents in Punggol will be able to ride autonomous shuttle services as part of their daily commute through the launch of three Punggol Autonomous Shuttle Service routes.

Under the Land Transport Authority Autonomous Bus Pilot, autonomous buses will also be launched on public bus services 400 and 191 for an initial period of three years, starting from the second half of 2026.

New Bus Services and Interchanges

New bus routes and service amendments are to be expected under the Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme. Mentioned services and changes include a peak period limited-stop service to Jurong East MRT Station, a City Direct service to Brickland, and a new bus route or amendment to serve Punggol North Avenue.

Compassvale Bus Interchange will reopen in January 2026 to support upgrading works at Sengkang Integrated Transport Hub. The facility, which ceased operations in December 2024, will be temporarily reactivated from 31 January 2026 until the end of October 2026.

Bus Contracting and New Bus Depots

Go-Ahead Singapore will take over the Tampines Bus Package progressively from 5 July 2026. This is the first Tendered Contract term for the route package and will see Go-Ahead Singapore take over 27 bus routes in the Tampines area, all currently operated by SBS Transit.

Go-Ahead Singapore will also operate around 400 buses from the new East Coast Bus Depot, including over 250 electric buses. The depot will open in 2026. Other bus packages that were last known to be extended until 2026 are the Loyang Bus Package, Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang Bus Package, Woodlands Bus Package, and Bishan and Toa Payoh Bus Package.

Practical Tips

* Check official Land Transport Authority announcements for exact rollout dates regarding new electric and autonomous bus routes.

* Note that Compassvale Bus Interchange operates temporarily from January to October 2026 during Sengkang Integrated Transport Hub upgrades.

* Passenger operations for the Tampines Bus Package transition to Go-Ahead Singapore starting 5 July 2026.

Source

https://landtransportguru.net/2026-outlook-for-public-transport/