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Need accounting, bookkeeping or tax services? Check out Tianlong Services here: https://www.tianlong.com.sg/ Business Enquiries: https://www.business.thebluecats.com.sg/ The Blue Cats' Instagram: / singaporethebluecats -------- In the past, many Singaporeans would have noticed the long “bendy buses” on the roads. Officially called articulated buses, these single-deck buses were almost double the length of a regular bus, featured three doors, and had a flexible joint in the middle where passengers could even stand. First introduced in 1996 by Trans Island, later absorbed into SMRT, these buses were mostly seen in northern and northwestern areas like Woodlands, Choa Chu Kang, and Bukit Batok. They became a familiar part of daily life, offering seniors and those who disliked climbing double-decker stairs an alternative way to travel. The main reason bendy buses were introduced was to carry more passengers in a single trip. Although double-deckers and bendy buses could technically carry about the same number of commuters, many riders felt more comfortable staying on one level. Some avoided the upper deck because they weren’t sure if seats were available, while others simply didn’t feel safe without a driver upstairs. Thanks to this preference, bendy buses grew in popularity, and by 2014, over 250 of them were operating across Singapore, providing efficient service to busy routes. Despite their popularity, bendy buses came with drawbacks. Today, only around 40 remain in service, mostly in Woodlands and Choa Chu Kang, making up less than 0.7% of Singapore’s 5,800-strong bus fleet. Their future is uncertain as most are expected to be phased out by the early 2030s, or even sooner with the transition to electric buses. While there are plans for an electric version with four doors in 2027, it’s unclear whether these will become common. For now, bendy buses are slowly fading into nostalgia for most Singaporeans. The decision to move away from bendy buses is driven by practical challenges. Their sheer size makes them difficult to operate in crowded areas, especially at busy interchanges where bus stops can only handle two buses at once. A single bendy bus takes up more space, leading to bottlenecks, and if two arrive together, it feels more like an MRT train than a bus queue. On top of that, they cost more to maintain, require specially trained drivers, and pose extra risks in tight turns. All these factors mean bendy buses, once a symbol of convenience, are now a rare sight that may soon disappear altogether.