Singapore Buses route N174

Singapore Buses route N174 is a bus service in Singapore. Running between Jurong West and New Bridge Road, it is operated by Metroline.

History
Route N174 commenced operation on 11 October 1999 between Nanyang Technological University and City Hall via Hong Kah - Bukit Batok West - Bukit Batok - Bukit Timah - Bukit Timah Road - Farrer Road - Holland Road - Orchard - Somerset - Dhoby Ghaut. The route was introduced to replace former night bus N89, which ran from Nanyang Technological University to City Hall. It was initally operated by CentreWest using Palatine II bodied Volvo Olympians and MCW Metrobuses from Jurong (JRBP).

In 12 November 2002, the Jurong (JR) allocation was transferred to Jurong East (JE) garage. In 28 April 2003, it was rerouted again to New Bridge Road from Marina Centre. At the same time, it was converted to low floor operation using Plaxton President bodied Dennis Tridents.

In March 2008, the Jurong East (JE) allocation was transferred to Pioneer (PN).

In 2010, brand new Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B9TLs were introduced.

On 10 December 2011, the Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B9TLs and Plaxton President bodied Dennis Tridents were replaced by brand new Scania OmniCitys were introduced.

On 22 June 2013, the route was included in the sale of First London's Hayes (HS) garage to Metroline.

On 12 February 2017, most of the allocation was transferred to Soon Lee (SL) garage. Alexander Dennis Enviro400s and wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TLs were introduced at the same time.

On 8 April 2017, the Scania OmniCitys were replaced by Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B9TLs.

In June 2017, the Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TLs were replaced by brand new Wright Eclipse Gemini 3 bodied Volvo B5LHs.

On 28 June 2017, the Greenford (G) allocation was withdrawn and was converted to a full Alexander Dennis Enviro400 and Wright Eclipse Gemini 3 bodied Volvo B5LH operation.