Singapore to spend up to $900m on improving public bus connectivity over eight years

Singapore will spend up to $900 million on improving the bus network. Residents of new and existing housing estates will get more routes and services over the next eight years. Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said the changes will cater to the different needs of each town. Public transport subsidies already amount to over $2 billion a year. The additional $900 million will be used to buy new buses, build new infrastructure and support operating costs. Yishun East, Punggol, Tampines North and Toa Payoh East will be the first towns to see changes in the next few months. Charlotte Lim reports.