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Loop routes (or circular routes) are a unique form of bus routing. As its name suggests, a loop route only has one terminus, unlike bidirectional routes or unidirectional routes with no return trips. Buses leave the terminus and complete their route by returning back to the same terminus. Loop routes provide continuous bus service along a longer stretch of road compared to an ordinary bidirectional route. Technically, passengers can pay a fare for the full route, ending up at the bus terminus. However, some exceptions do exist, and passengers may be required to alight at the looping point.

The point where a loop service turns back towards its starting point (and merges with its own forward route), is known as a looping point. After the looping point, buses resume their return route back to the bus terminus. Looping points can be named after street names (e.g. Changi North Crescent) or places of interest near the looping point (e.g. Singapore Zoo). However, not all loop routes have a defined looping point.

Some special cases do exist with loop routes. For example, some bidirectional trunk routes operate like loop routes, and drivers do not park their buses nor get a layover at the bus terminal. Some loop routes have multiple looping points, and some have looping points within restricted areas.

EDS Programming for Loop Services[]

Some loop services have their Electronic Display Systems (EDS) programmed with both directions of the loop route, and bus drivers will switch the directions on their EDS at the looping point.

However, most short distance looping trunk and feeder services have an EDS display of both the terminus and the looping point, hence eliminating the need to switch the EDS display.

Basic plus services operated by SBS Transit only have a single electronic destination display, including the service type and service number (i.e. EXPRESS 502). Looping short trip services also have the similar EDS displays as uni-directional short trip services (i.e. Ends at / Terminates at destination, with the exception of full-day 912A and 912B).

Most looping terminating trips of the parent services also adopt similar EDS displays as uni-directional short trips (i.e. Ends at / Terminates at destination) except service 291 and 293.

EDS Programming Type Operator Bus Services
Dual-direction EDS display (similar to bi-directional trunk services) SBS Transit (> Looping Point / Destination) 9, 19, 24, 27, 35, 35M, 53, 60, 63, 64, 69, 73, 89, 125, 138, 158, 160, 163M, 200, 268, 315, 317, 860, 974
SMRT Buses (Looping Point / Destination via) 110, 180, 184, 925M, 926, 927, 962, 972, 972M, 975
Abellio (Looping Point / Destination) 41, 49, 66, 78, 79, 98, 98M, 171, 173, 177, 183, 189, 857, 858, 859, 870, 883, 883M, 965, 966, 990, 992
Tower Transit / Go-Ahead (Looping Point / Destination via) 15, 34, 36, 43M, 62, 68, 82, 83, 119, 518
Single Direction EDS Display (Origin-Looping Point) SBS Transit (Origin - Looping Point) 4, 11, 20, 23, 29, 37, 40, 42, 47, 70M, 71, 81, 90, 91, 92, 92M, 94, 95, 101, 102, 107M, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 120, 121, 122, 123M, 127, 131M, 133M, 134, 139M, 140, 142, 146, 150, 162, 162M, 179, 181, 181M, 182, 182M, 191, 194, 195, 199, 201, 222, 230, 240M, 247, 248, 248M, 251, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 265, 296, 298, 329, 381, 400, 401, 402, 405, 800, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 993
SMRT Buses (Destination via Looping Point) 300, 301, 302, 307, 307A, 307T, 308, 700A, 900, 900A, 901, 901M, 903, 903M, 904, 911, 912, 912A, 912B, 913, 913M, 920, 922, 964, 973, 979, 979M, 983
Single Direction EDS Display (Destination only) SBS Transit (> Destination) 225G, 225W, 228, 229, 231, 232, 235, 238, 240, 241, 242, 243G, 243W, 246, 249, 252, 261, 262, 269, 272, 273, 275, 292, 324, 371, 372, 374, 410G, 410W
Abellio (Destination) 96, 143M, 282, 284, 285, 333, 334, 335, 859A, 859B, 882, 941, 944, 945, 947
Tower Transit / Go-Ahead (Destination via) 6, 36B, 84, 354, 358, 359, 381, 382G, 382W, 384, 386, 403
Single Direction EDS Display (Looping Point only) SBS Transit (> Looping Point) 291/291T, 293/293T, 325, 811, 812
Service Type EDS Display (Basic Plus Services only) SBS Transit (Service Type, Service No.) 408, 502
Short Trip / Terminating Trip Programming

(Ends at / Terminates at destination)

SBS Transit (Terminates at destination) 90A, 92T, 113A, 142A, 158A, 195A, 222B, 811T, 812T, 974A
SMRT Buses (Ends at destination) 302A, 911T, 913T, 962B
Abellio (Ends at destination) 858B
Tower Transit / Go-Ahead (Destination) 34B, 36T, 358T, 359T

Some other services, e.g. 4 and 116, have an EDS display of both the terminus and the looping point, hence eliminating the need for switching the EDS. On older buses, drivers have to manually flip their side destos by removing them out of the desto holder and putting them back in. This was because both sides of the desto was printed with route details. This practice was phased out with the retirement of square destos. Rectangular destos were featured in Volvo B10M Mark IV and air-con double decker buses.

Workplace/Favourite Place Looping[]

Service Workplace/Favourite Place Notes
4 Changi North Grand Venture Technology Service
15 Marine Parade Road
20 Changi South Lionsbot Service
23 Rochor Canal Road
24 Changi Airport
27 Changi Airport
34 Changi Airport
71 Bishan Street 11 Bishan Feeder Service
84 Punggol Road End Punggol Feeder Service
92 Science Park Trampolene Lunchtime Shuttle Service
94 Paya Lebar Airbase Axiom Tab Shuttle Service
96 National University of Singapore
107M Marina Centre
111 Marina Centre
114 Buangkok Crescent Buangkok (Sengkang Block 272A) Feeder Service
127 Tampines Industrial Drive 2 Enabling Services Hub Feeder Service
189 Clementi Avenue 1 School Friendly Public Bus Service
191 Portsdown Road Trampolene Lunchtime Shuttle Service
222 Chai Chee Bizlink Feeder Service
228 Bedok Reservoir Road Bedok Feeder Service
241 Jurong West Street 91 Enabling Business Hub (Jurong West Street 91) Feeder Service
251 Shipyard Road Markono Print Media Feeder Service
291 Tampines Street 81 / 32 Tampines Feeder Service
292 Tampines Street 11 Tampines Feeder Service
293 Tampines Street 45 / 71 Tampines Feeder Service
296 Tampines North Drive 2 Enabling Services Hub Feeder Service
298 Tampines Street 86 Tampines Feeder Service
317 Serangoon Gardens Medway Drive Feeder Service
400 Gardens by the Bay / Marina South Pier Marina Bay Feeder Service
403 Pasir Ris Road Pasir Ris Feeder Service
518 Marina Centre Pasir Ris/Grand Venture Technology Express Service
804 Yishun Avenue 11 Yishun Feeder Service
825 Lentor Estate Yio Chu Kang/Lentor Estate/Nanyang Polytechnic Feeder Service
857 Marina Centre LikeMeetWork Lunchtime Shuttle Service

Feeder Services are as follows:

  • Pasir Ris
  • Tampines
  • Changi
  • Punggol
  • Buangkok
  • Serangoon
  • Marina Bay
  • Marina Centre
  • one-north/Kent Ridge/Buona Vista
  • Clementi
  • Rochor
  • Bishan
  • Marine Parade
  • Eunos
  • Jurong West/Jurong Industrial
  • Yishun
  • Yio Chu Kang

1. Looping at bus interchange/terminals[]

Some loop routes loop at bus interchanges, without having any layover there. This is usually because they need to quickly return to their terminus without introducing unnecessary layovers, or to avoid the need for setting up a driver’s kiosk there when the bus company does not operate any other routes into that interchange.

Service Looping bus interchange/terminal Mealbreak Area Spotted Operator Remarks
29 Changi Village Terminal Tampines Interchange X mark 100px-SBS Transit logo Since 29 November 1992, permanently shortened to loop at Changi Village from 23 January 1994.
60 Bedok Interchange Eunos Interchange X mark 100px-SBS Transit logo Since introduction on 17 November 2002.
68 Tampines Interchange Pasir Ris Interchange Green check.svg 90px-Go-Ahead Singapore logo Since introduction on 1 April 2018.
69 Bedok Interchange Tampines Interchange Green check.svg 100px-SBS Transit logo Since introduction on 18 September 1995.
73 Toa Payoh Interchange Ang Mo Kio Interchange X mark 100px-SBS Transit logo Since 19 May 2002.
79 Boon Lay Interchange Jurong Town Hall Interchange X mark Abellio Since 26 May 2024.
83 Sengkang Interchange Punggol Temporary Interchange X mark 45px-Tower Transit Singapore logo Since 30 November 2003.
173 Clementi Interchange Bukit Batok Interchange Green check.svg Abellio Since 30 November 2003.
180 Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub Boon Lay Interchange X mark 110px-SMRT Buses Logo Since 25 February 2018.
200 Kent Ridge Terminal Buona Vista Terminal X mark 100px-SBS Transit logo Since 17 December 2006.
859 Yishun Interchange Sembawang Interchange X mark Abellio Since 14 March 2015.
860 Yishun Interchange Yio Chu Kang Interchange X mark 100px-SBS Transit logo Since 23 January 2022.
950 JB Sentral Woodlands Temporary Interchange X mark 110px-SMRT Buses Logo Since 1 March 2015
965 Sengkang Interchange Woodlands Temporary Interchange X mark Abellio Since 11 September 2005.

Previous loop services[]

Service Looping bus interchange/terminal Mealbreak Area Remarks
17 Bedok Interchange Pasir Ris Interchange From 2002. Reverted back to bi-directional service under Go-Ahead operations from 18 September 2016.
17A Bedok Interchange Bedok North Depot From 16 November 2014. Reverted back to one-directional service under Go-Ahead operations from 18 September 2016.
18 Bedok Interchange Tampines Concourse Interchange Since 29 November 1987. Extended to terminate at Tampines Concourse on 18 December 2016. Extended to Tampines North and Bedok North Bus Depot on 27 November 2022.
28 Bedok Interchange Tampines Interchange From 2 October 1994. Extended to terminate at Toa Payoh on 29 October 2000.
95 Kent Ridge Terminal Buona Vista Terminal Since 23 Jul 2001. Amended to start from Kent Ridge and loop at Holland Rd on 17 Dec 2006.
189 Kent Ridge Terminal Bukit Batok Interchange Since 15 Apr 2001. Amended to loop at Clementi Ave 1 on 23 Nov 2014.
227 Bedok North Depot Bedok Interchange From 1983, withdrawn on 26 January 2002.
256 Joo Koon Interchange Boon Lay Interchange From 28 November 2015. Withdrawn on 18 June 2017.
258 Boon Lay Interchange Joo Koon Interchange From 21 November 2015. Amended to loop at Jurong West Street 64 on 18 June 2017.
323 Hougang Depot Hougang South Interchange From 10 April 1988, withdrawn on 24 February 2002.

2. Point loop routes[]

Let’s have a service from point A and looping at point B. Because of geographical limitations (e.g. no space for a bus terminus) or for various operational reasons when the bus should return to point A as quickly as possible, the service will be operated as a loop route. Point loop routes routes are characterized by a single looping point (e.g. a roundabout / three point turn) and heavy duplication of their forward and return journeys. Most loop routes in Singapore fall under this category.

Service Looping route Spotted Mealbreak Area Remarks
11 Rhu Cross (Roundabout) Green check.svg Lorong 1 Geylang Terminal
15 Marine Parade Road (Roundabout) Green check.svg Pasir Ris Interchange
35 ALPS Avenue (Roundabout) X mark Bedok Interchange
35M Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (3-point turn) X mark Bedok Interchange
37 Changi North Crescent (3-point turn) X mark Tampines Interchange
42 Fidelio Street/Aida Street (3-point turn) X mark Kembangan Bus Terminal
90 Airport Road (Roundabout) X mark Toa Payoh Interchange
91 Ayer Rajah Crescent (3-point turn) X mark Buona Vista Terminal
92 Science Park Drive (Roundabout) Green check.svg Ghim Moh Terminal
92M Nepal Crescent (Roundabout) X mark Ghim Moh Terminal
94 Airport Road (Roundabout) Green check.svg Eunos Interchange
98 Jurong Pier Way (Roundabout) X mark Jurong East Interchange
102 Seletar Aerospace Avenue (3-point turn) X mark Hougang Central Interchange
138 Mandai Lake Road (Roundabout) X mark Ang Mo Kio Interchange
140 St Wilfred Road (Roundabout) X mark Lorong 1 Geylang Terminal
158 Rhu Cross (Roundabout) X mark Serangoon Interchange
181 Jurong West Avenue 3 (3-point turn) X mark Boon Lay Interchange
183 Science Park (Roundabout) X mark Jurong East Interchange
191 Portsdown Road (Roundabout) Green check.svg Buona Vista Terminal
194 Pioneer Circus (Roundabout) X mark Boon Lay Interchange
230 Kim Keat Avenue (3-point turn) X mark Toa Payoh Interchange
235 Toa Payoh Link (Roundabout) X mark Toa Payoh Interchange
247 Tuas Bay Link (Roundabout) X mark Tuas Terminal
248M Tuas South Way (3-point turn) X mark Tuas Terminal
249 Jalan Samulun (3-point turn) X mark Boon Lay Interchange
284 Clementi Avenue 4 (Roundabout) X mark Clementi Interchange
296 Tampines North Drive 2 (Roundabout) Green check.svg Tampines Interchange
301 Keat Hong Close (Roundabout) X mark Choa Chu Kang Interchange
354 Jalan Loyang Besar (3-point turn) X mark Pasir Ris Interchange
381 Punggol East (Roundabout) X mark Punggol Interchange
400 Marina Bay Cruise Terminal Green check.svg Shenton Way Terminal
403 Pasir Ris Road (Roundabout) Green check.svg Pasir Ris Interchange
405 Old Choa Chu Kang Road End (3-point turn) and U-turn at Lim Chu Kang Road X mark Boon Lay Interchange
882 Sembawang Road End (3-point turn) X mark Sembawang Interchange
927 Mandai Lake Road (Roundabout) X mark Choa Chu Kang Interchange
962 Admiralty Street (Roundabout) X mark Sembawang Interchange
966 Marine Parade Road (Roundabout) X mark Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub

Former point looping services[]

Service Looping route Mealbreak Area Remarks
20 St Wilfred Road (Roundabout) Lorong 1 Geylang Terminal
82 Punggol Road End (3-point turn) Punggol Interchange
83 Punggol Field (3-point turn) Punggol Interchange
84 New Punggol Road (3-point turn) Punggol Interchange
101 Buangkok Link (3-point turn) Serangoon Interchange
103M West Camp Road (Roundabout) Serangoon Interchange
131M Bukit Purmei Avenue (Roundabout) Bukit Merah Interchange
136 Upper Serangoon Road End (3-point turn) Ang Mo Kio Interchange
175 Gombak Drive (3-point turn) Lim Chu Kang Terminal
189 West Coast Ferry Terminal (3-point turn) Bukit Batok Interchange
189A Harbour Drive (3-point turn) Bukit Batok Interchange
251 Refinery Road (3-point turn) Boon Lay Interchange
268 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2 (3-point turn) Ang Mo Kio Interchange
274 Depot Road (3-point turn) Bukit Merah Interchange
275 Bukit Purmei Avenue (Roundabout) Bukit Merah Interchange
378 Piccadilly (Roundabout) Jalan Kayu Terminal
379 West Camp Road (Roundabout) Jalan Kayu Terminal
402 Marina Bay Cruise Terminal Shenton Way Terminal
408 Port Road (3-point turn) HarbourFront Interchange
804 Yishun Avenue 1 (3-point turn) Yishun Interchange
870 Plantation Crescent (3-point turn) Jurong East Interchange Since introduction (26 Nov 2023). Extended to loop at Tengah Blvd from 24 Dec 2023.
921 Petir Road (3-point turn) Bukit Panjang Interchange
926 Mandai Lake Road (Roundabout) Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub
983 Keat Hong Close (Roundabout) Choa Chu Kang Interchange
992 Plantation Crescent (3-point turn) Bukit Batok Interchange
CT28 Clementi Avenue 4 (Roundabout) New Bridge Road Terminal

The examples are:

  • Service 24 (Medway Drive)

3. Area loop routes[]

Let’s have a service from point A and looping at point B. Because of geographical limitations (e.g. no space for a bus terminus) or for various operational reasons when the bus should return to point A as quickly as possible, the service will be operated as a loop route. Area loop routes do not loop around a point, but over an small area instead, using multiple turns at various junctions. They are characterized by heavy duplication of their forward and return journeys. Most loop routes in Singapore fall under this category.

Service Looping route Mealbreak Area Spotted Remarks
4 Upp Changi Rd North, Changi North St 1, Changi North Way, Tanah Merah Besar Rd Tampines Interchange Green check.svg
6 Loyang Way, Loyang Crescent Pasir Ris Interchange X mark
20 Changi Sth Ave 2, Changi Sth Ave 4, Changi Business Pk Ctrl 2, Changi Business Pk Ave 3 Tampines Interchange Green check.svg
23 Bendemeer Rd, Jln Besar, Rochor Canal Rd, Serangoon Rd Tampines Interchange Green check.svg
24 Changi Airport PTB1, PTB2, PTB3 and PTB4 (Toilet breaks only) Ang Mo Kio Interchange Green check.svg
27 Changi Airport PTB1, PTB2, PTB3 and PTB4 (Toilet breaks only) Hougang Central Interchange Green check.svg
34 Changi Airport PTB1, PTB2, PTB3 and PTB4 (Toilet breaks only) Punggol Interchange Green check.svg
36/A1 Orchard Blvd, Tomlinson Rd, Tanglin Rd, Orchard Rd Changi Airport Green check.svg
40 Merpati Rd, Circuit Rd, Pipit Rd, Mattar Rd Bedok Interchange X mark
41 Jln Jurong Kechil, Jln Anak Bukit, Upp Bt Timah Rd Jurong East Interchange X mark
42 Lengkong Tiga, Lengkong Empat, Jln Selamat, Taman Kembangan Kembangan Terminal X mark
43M Boundary Rd, Upp Serangoon Rd, Serangoon Ctrl Punggol Interchange X mark
47 Marine Parade Rd, Amber Rd, Mountbatten Rd, East Coast Rd, Still Rd South Changi Business Park Terminal X mark
49 Jurong West St 51, Jurong West Ave 1, Jurong West St 42, Jurong West St 41 Boon Lay Interchange X mark
53 Changi Airport PTB1, PTB2, PTB3 and PTB4 (Toilet breaks only) Bishan Interchange X mark
53M Boundary Rd, Serangoon Ctrl, Upp Serangoon Rd Hougang Central Interchange X mark
62 Geylang Rd, Lor 1 Geylang, Sims Ave Punggol Interchange X mark
64 Stirling Rd, Mei Chin Rd, Mei Ling St, Queensway, Alexandra Rd Sims Place Terminal X mark
66 Upp Bt Timah Rd, Jln Anak Bukit, Jln Jurong Kechil Jurong East Interchange X mark Since 12 December 2021
70M Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave, Raffles Ave Yio Chu Kang Interchange Green check.svg Since 16 October 2000 (as 70X)
71 Bishan Rd, Braddell Rd, Bishan St 11 Yio Chu Kang Interchange Green check.svg
78 Commonwealth Ave West, Clementi Ave 3 Jurong Town Hall Interchange X mark
81 Upp Serangoon Rd, Serangoon Ctrl, Boundary Rd Tampines Interchange X mark
82 Upp Serangoon Rd, Serangoon Ctrl, Boundary Rd Punggol Interchange X mark
92 Mount Sinai Dr, Moonbeam Walk, Ulu Pandan Rd, Pandan Valley, Mount Sinai Dr Ghim Moh Terminal X mark
95 Holland Ave, Holland Rd, Nth Buona Vista Rd, Holland Dr Kent Ridge Terminal X mark Since 17 December 2006
96 National University of Singapore (NUS) Clementi Interchange Green check.svg
98M Yung Ho Rd, Corporation Dr, Jln Ahmad Ibrahim Jurong East Interchange X mark
101 Buangkok Link, Buangkok Cres Serangoon Interchange X mark
107M Raffles Blvd, Temasek Ave, Temasek Blvd Hougang Central Interchange Green check.svg Since 1997 (as 107X)
110 Changi Airport PTB1, PTB2, PTB3 and PTB4 (Toilet breaks only) Compassvale Interchange X mark
111 Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave, Raffles Ave Ghim Moh Terminal Green check.svg Since 27 July 2003
112 Hougang St 92, Hougang Ave 9 Hougang Central Interchange X mark
113 Hougang St 11, Upp Paya Lebar Rd Hougang Central Interchange X mark
114 Buangkok Lk, Buangkok Cres Compassvale Interchange Green check.svg
115 Hougang Ave 1, Hougang Ave 3 Hougang South Interchange X mark
116 Serangoon Ctrl, Upp Serangoon Rd, Boundary Rd Hougang Central Interchange X mark
119 Upp Serangoon Rd, Hougang St 21 Punggol Interchange X mark
120 Telok Blangah St 32, Telok Blangah Dr, Telok Blangah St 31, Telok Blangah Heights Kampong Bahru Terminal X mark
121 Telok Blangah Way, Telok Blangah Cres, Telok Blangah Rise, Lower Delta Rd Kampong Bahru Terminal X mark
122 Queensway, Commonwealth Dr, Commonwealth Ave Kampong Bahru Terminal X mark
123M Zion Rd, Seng Poh Rd (Express) HarbourFront Interchange X mark
125 Sims Dr, Lor 17 Geylang, Sims Ave, Aljunied Rd St Michael's Terminal X mark
127 Tampines Ave 10, Tampines Ind Ave 5, Tampines Rd, Tampines Link Tampines Interchange Green check.svg
134 Marine Cres, Marine Terr, Marine Parade Rd Eunos Interchange X mark
139M Whampoa Dr, Jln Bahagia Toa Payoh Interchange X mark
142 Potong Pasir Ave 1, Potong Pasir Ave 3, Potong Pasir Ave 2 Toa Payoh Interchange X mark
143M West Coast Rd, Pandan Gardens, Jurong Town Hall Rd Jurong East Interchange X mark
150 Marine Cres, Marine Terrace, Marine Parade Rd Eunos Interchange X mark
162 Sin Ming Rd, Sin Ming Dr Yio Chu Kang Interchange X mark Since 17 December 2023
171 Jelebu Rd, Bt Panjang Rd, Upp Bt Timah Rd Yishun Interchange X mark Since 30 August 2020
177 Upp Bt Timah Rd, Bt Panjang Rd, Jelebu Rd, Petir Rd Bukit Batok Interchange X mark Since 16 December 2012
179 Lien Ying Chow Dr, Nanyang Dr Boon Lay Interchange X mark
181M Jurong West Ave 3, Jurong West St 23 Boon Lay Interchange X mark
182 Tuas South Ave 3, Tuas South Ave 9, Tuas South Ave 8, Tuas South Ave 5, Tuas South Ave 4 Joo Koon Interchange X mark Since 26 May 2002
184 Clementi Ave 5, Commonwealth Ave West, Clementi Ave 2 Gali Batu Terminal X mark
189 Clementi Ave 2, AYE, Clementi Rd, Clementi Ave 1 Bukit Batok Interchange Green check.svg
195 Queensway, Commonwealth Dr, Commonwealth Ave Marina Centre Terminal X mark
199 Nanyang Ave, Nanyang Cres, Nanyang Dr Boon Lay Interchange X mark
201 Jln Ahmad Ibrahim, Penjuru Rd, West Coast Rd, Teban Gardens Rd, Pandan Gardens, Jurong Town Hall Rd Kent Ridge Terminal X mark
222 Chai Chee Rd, Chai Chee St, Chai Chee Dr, New Upp Changi Rd Bedok Interchange Green check.svg
228 Bedok Reservoir Rd Bedok Interchange Green check.svg
229 Bedok South Ave 3, Upp East Coast Rd, Bedok South Rd Bedok Interchange X mark
231 Lor 4 Toa Payoh, Lor 5 Toa Payoh Toa Payoh Interchange X mark
232 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, Toa Payoh East, Lor 7 Toa Payoh Toa Payoh Interchange X mark
238 Lor 8 Toa Payoh, Braddell Rd Toa Payoh Interchange X mark
240 Yung Ho Rd, Corporation Rd, Jln Ahmad Ibrahim Boon Lay Interchange X mark
240M Jurong West Ctrl 2 (Express), Jurong West Ctrl 3 (Express), Jurong West St 64, Boon Lay Way (Express) X mark
241 Jurong West St 91, Jurong West St 92 Boon Lay Interchange Green check.svg
242 Jurong West Ave 5, Jurong West St 71, Jurong West Ave 4 Boon Lay Interchange X mark
246 Boon Lay Pl, Boon Lay Ave, Boon Lay Dr Boon Lay Interchange X mark
248 Tuas South Ave 5, Tuas South Ave 14, Tuas South Ave 9, Tuas South Ave 10 Tuas Terminal X mark
248M Tuas South Ave 5, Tuas South Way, Tuas South Ave 14, Tuas South Ave 9, Tuas South Ave 10 Tuas Terminal X mark
251 Pioneer Rd, Shipyard Rd, Tg Kling Rd Boon Lay Interchange Green check.svg
252 Joo Koon Circle, Joo Koon Way, Joo Koon Rd Boon Lay Interchange X mark
253 Benoi Rd Joo Koon Interchange X mark
254 Pioneer Rd, Tuas Ave 20, Tuas Ave 11, Tuas Basin Link Joo Koon Interchange X mark
255 Gul Circle, Gul Cres, Gul Ave, Gul Way Joo Koon Interchange X mark
257 Pioneer Sector Ln, Pioneer Sector 2, Pioneer Sector 1, Pioneer Sector 3 Joo Koon Interchange X mark
258 Jurong West St 64, Boon Lay Way (Express), Jurong West Ctrl 2 (Express), Jurong West Ctrl 3 (Express) Joo Koon Interchange X mark
261 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 1 Ang Mo Kio Interchange X mark
262 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, Ang Mo Kio Ave 4, Ang Mo Kio St 11, Ang Mo Kio Ave 2, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Ang Mo Kio Interchange X mark
265 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, Ang Mo Kio St 54 Ang Mo Kio Depot X mark
268 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2, Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 Ang Mo Kio Depot X mark
269 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, Ang Mo Kio St 61, Yio Chu Kang Rd, Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 Ang Mo Kio Interchange X mark
272 Telok Blangah Way, Telok Blangah Rise, Lower Delta Rd, Telok Blangah Cres Bukit Merah Interchange X mark
273 Telok Blangah Hts, Telok Blangah St 32, Telok Blangah Dr Bukit Merah Interchange X mark
282 Clementi West St 2, West Coast Rd Clementi Interchange X mark
285 West Coast Highway, Pandan Loop Clementi Interchange X mark
291 West Loop: Tampines St 83, Tampines Ave 3, Tampines St 81, Tampines Ave 4 Tampines Interchange Green check.svg
East Loop: Tampines St 32, Tampines St 33 Green check.svg
292 Tampines St 22, Tampines St 11 Tampines Interchange Green check.svg
293 West Loop: Tampines Ave 5, Tampines St 71 Tampines Interchange Green check.svg
East Loop: Tampines Ave 9, Tampines St 42, Tampines Ave 7 Green check.svg
298 Tampines Ave 8, Tampines Ave 5, Tampines Ave 10, Tampines St 86, Tampines Ave 1 Tampines Concourse Interchange Green check.svg
300 Choa Chu Kang Ave 1, Choa Chu Kang Ave 2, Choa Chu Kang Way, Choa Chu Kang Cres Choa Chu Kang Interchange X mark
302 Choa Chu Kang North 7, Choa Chu Kang Cres Choa Chu Kang Interchange X mark
307 North Loop: Choa Chu Kang Dr, Choa Chu Kang St 62 Choa Chu Kang Interchange X mark
South Loop: Teck Whye Lane X mark
315 Serangoon North Ave 4, Serangoon North Ave 5, Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 Serangoon Interchange X mark
317/424 Chartwell Dr, Burghley Dr, Berwick Dr, Tavistock Ave, Hemsley Ave, Kensington Park Rd Serangoon Interchange Green check.svg
324 Upp Serangoon Cres, Upp Serangoon View Hougang Interchange X mark
325 Buangkok Green, Yio Chu Kang Rd, Hougang Ave 9, Hougang St 91, Hougang St 93 Hougang Interchange X mark
329 Buangkok Cres, Buangkok Link Hougang Interchange X mark
333 Jurong East Ave 1, Jurong East St 32 Jurong East Interchange X mark
334 Jurong West Ave 1, Jurong West St 42 Jurong East Interchange X mark
335 Jurong West St 52, Jurong West Ave 1, Jurong West St 41 Jurong East Interchange X mark
358 West Loop: Pasir Ris Dr 3, Pasir Ris Dr 10, Pasir Ris Dr 1, Elias Rd Pasir Ris Interchange X mark
East Loop: Pasir Ris Dr 6, Pasir Ris Dr 1, Pasir Ris Dr 4, Pasir Ris St 41 X mark
359 West Loop: Pasir Ris Dr 1, Pasir Ris Dr 10, Pasir Ris St 71 Pasir Ris Interchange X mark
East Loop: Pasir Ris Dr 1, Loyang Ave, Pasir Ris Dr 3, Pasir Ris Dr 2 X mark
371 Rivervale Dr, Rivervale Cres Sengkang Interchange X mark
372 Compassvale Dr, Punggol Rd, Sengkang East Way, Compassvale Rd Sengkang Interchange X mark
374 Fernvale St, Fernvale Rd, Sengkang West Way Compassvale Interchange X mark
384 Northshore Dr, Punggol Way Punggol Interchange X mark
386 Edgedale Plains, Punggol Field, Punggol East, Punggol Ctrl Punggol Interchange X mark
401 Marine Parade Rd, Amber Rd, Tg Katong Rd, Dunman Rd, Old Airport Rd, Mountbatten Rd, Fort Rd, East Coast Pk Svc Rd Bedok Interchange X mark
502 Orchard Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave, Bayfront Ave, Central Blvd, Shenton Way Soon Lee Bus Depot X mark
518 Moulmein Rd, Newton Rd, Scotts Rd, Orchard Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave, Bayfront Ave Pasir Ris Interchange Green check.svg
800 Yishun Ave 2, Yishun Ave 7, Sembawang Rd, Yishun St 71, Yishun Ring Rd Yishun Interchange X mark
801 Yishun Ave 6, Yishun Ave 1, Yishun St 42 Yishun Interchange X mark
803 Yishun Ring Rd, Yishun St 31, Yishun Ave 6, Yishun Ave 9 Yishun Interchange X mark
804 Yishun Ring Rd, Yishun St 41, Yishun Ave 1, Yishun Ave 11 Yishun Interchange Green check.svg
805 Yishun Ave 4, Yishun Ave 1, Yishun St 41, Yishun Ring Rd Yishun Interchange X mark
806 Yishun Ave 11, Yishun Ave 6, Yishun St 31, Yishun Ring Rd Yishun Interchange X mark
807 Yishun Ring Rd, Yishun Ave 5, Sembawang Rd, Yishun St 71 Yishun Interchange X mark
811 North Loop: Yishun Ave 7, Sembawang Rd, Yishun Ave 5, Yishun Ave 2 Yishun Interchange X mark
South Loop: Yishun St 81, Yishun Ave 1, Yishun Ave 4 X mark
812 East Loop: Yishun Ctrl, Yishun St 61, Yishun Ave 4 Yishun Interchange X mark
West Loop: Yishun Ring Rd, Yishun Ave 2, Yishun Ave 3 X mark
825 Lentor Rd, Lentor Loop Yio Chu Kang Interchange Green check.svg
857 Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave, Raffles Ave Yishun Interchange Green check.svg
858 Changi Airport PTB1, PTB2 and PTB3 (Toilet breaks only) Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub X mark
871 Upp Bt Timah Rd, Jln Anak Bt, Jln Jurong Kechil Tengah Interchange X mark
883 Yishun Ctrl 2 Sembawang Interchange X mark
883M Yishun Ave 7, Sembawang Rd, Yishun Ave 5, Yishun Ave 2 Sembawang Interchange X mark
900 Woodlands Dr 14, Woodlands Ave 4 Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub X mark
901 Woodlands Dr 16, Woodlands Ave 6, Woodlands Ave 1 Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub X mark
901M Woodlands Ave 6, Woodlands Ave 7 Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub X mark
903 Woodlands Ctr Rd Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub X mark
903M Marsiling Lane, Admiralty Rd (express), Marsiling Dr Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub X mark
904 Woodlands Cres Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub X mark
911 East Loop: Woodlands Ave 9, Woodlands Ave 2, Woodlands St 81 Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub X mark
West Loop: Woodlands Ctr Rd X mark
912 East Loop: Woodlands Ave 6, Woodlands Ave 7 Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub X mark
West Loop: Woodlands Ctr Rd X mark
912M Woodlands Ave 1, Woodlands St 41 Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub X mark
913 East Loop: Woodlands Circle Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub X mark
West Loop: Woodlands Ctr Rd, Woodlands Ave 3, Woodlands St 13 X mark
913M Woodlands Ave 3, Woodlands St 13 Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub X mark
920 Bangkit Rd Bukit Panjang Interchange X mark
922 Bangkit Rd Bukit Panjang Interchange X mark
925M Neo Tiew Rd (express), Neo Tiew Cres Woodlands Temporary Interchange X mark
941 Bt Batok West Ave 6, Bt Batok West Ave 9 Bukit Batok Interchange X mark
945 Bt Batok West Ave 7, Bt Batok West Ave 4, Bt Batok St 33, Bt Batok St 34 Bukit Batok Interchange X mark
947 Bt Batok West Ave 4, Bt Batok West Ave 7, Bt Batok Rd, Bt Batok West Ave 2 Bukit Batok Interchange X mark
964 Woodlands Loop, Woodlands Link, Woodlands Ave 9 Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub X mark
972 Bras Basah Rd (express), Bencoolen St (express), Orchard Rd Bukit Panjang Interchange X mark
972M Bras Basah Rd (express), Bencoolen St (express), Orchard Rd Bukit Panjang Interchange X mark
973 Hillview Rd, Hillview Ave, Hume Ave, Upp Bt Timah Rd Bukit Panjang Interchange X mark
974 Upp Bt Timah Rd, Petir Rd (express), Jelebu Rd (express), Bt Panjang Rd Joo Koon Interchange X mark Since 23 January 2021
979 Choa Chu Kang North 7, Choa Chu Kang Cres Choa Chu Kang Interchange X mark
983 Upp Bt Timah Rd, Petir Rd (express), Jelebu Rd (express), Bt Panjang Rd Choa Chu Kang Interchange X mark Since 27 December 2015
990 Boon Lay Way, Jurong East Ctrl, Jurong Gateway Rd Bukit Batok Interchange X mark
993 Bt Batok West Ave 8, Bt Batok West Ave 2, Bt Batok Rd, Bt Batok West Ave 6 Jurong East Interchange X mark

Previous loop services[]

Service Looping route Mealbreak Area Remarks
3 Pasir Ris Dr 10, Pasir Ris Dr 1, Pasir Ris St 71 Tampines Interchange From 7 April 2002 to 19 October 2003, converted to bidirectional route after route extension to Pasir Ris on 19 October 2003.
13 Siglap Rd, Marine Parade Rd Yio Chu Kang Interchange From 16 September 2001 to 9 December 2001, reverted to bidirectional route after route extension to Upper East Coast on 9 December 2001.
16 Siglap Rd, Marine Parade Rd Bukit Merah Interchange From 16 September 2001 to 19 August 2007, reverted to bidirectional route after route extension to Bedok on 19 August 2007.
34 Changi Airport PTB1, Changi Airport PTB2 Bedok Interchange From 23 April 1995 before withdrawal on 15 September 2002.
55 Siglap Rd, Marine Parade Rd Bishan Interchange From 16 September 2001 to 9 April 2017, reverted to bidirectional route after route extension to Upper East Coast on 9 April 2017.
68 Tampines St 92 Tampines Interchange From 16 June 2003, but withdrawn on 11 August 2008.
76 Marine Cres, Marine Terr, Marine Parade Rd Yio Chu Kang Interchange From 30 January 2011 to 20 March 2016, before shortening to Eunos Int.
79 Jurong Gateway Rd, Jurong East Ctrl, Jurong Town Hall Rd Boon Lay Interchange Since 6 Dec 2020. Amended to start from Jurong Town Hall Int from 26 May 2024.
97 Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave, Raffles Ave Jurong East Interchange From 27 July 2003 to 26 April 2010, converted to bidirectional route.
99 Jurong West St 91, Jurong West St 92 Clementi Interchange From 13 March 1988 to 21 November 2015, converted to bidirectional route after route extension to Joo Koon on 21 November 2015.
107 Shenton Way, Anson Rd, Robinson Rd Serangoon Interchange From 27 January 1978 to 30 November 2003, converted to bidirectional route after route amendment to Shenton Way on 30 November 2003.
124 Telok Blangah Heights, Telok Blangah St 32, Telok Blangah Dr St Michael's Terminal From 23 November 2003 to 21 April 2013, reverted to bidirectional route after route extension to HarbourFront on 21 April 2013.
133 Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave, Raffles Ave Ang Mo Kio Interchange From 22 July 1997 to 26 April 2010, converted to bidirectional route after route extension to Shenton Way on 26 April 2010.
133M Raffles Ave, Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave Shenton Way Terminal From 26 April 2010, withdrawn on 26 May 2012.
135 Siglap Rd, Marine Parade Rd Ang Mo Kio Interchange From 16 September 2001 to 28 February 2021, converted to bidirectional route after route amendment to Jalan Kembangan on 28 February 2021.
136 Punggol Field, Punggol Pl, Punggol Ctrl, Punggol Rd Ang Mo Kio Interchange From 17 February 2002 to 30 November 2003, converted to bidirectional route after route amendment to Punggol.
155 Siglap Rd, Marine Parade Rd Toa Payoh Interchange From 16 September 2001 to 9 April 2017, reverted to bidirectional route after route extension to Bedok on 9 April 2017.
160M Bt Batok West Ave 8, Bt Batok Rd, Bt Batok West Ave 6 Jurong East Interchange Since introduction (26 Jul 2020). Discontinued on 24 Sep 2023.
162 Shenton Way, Anson Rd, Robinson Rd Yio Chu Kang Interchange From 25 February 2001 to 16 December 2001, converted to bidirectional route after route amendment to Shenton Way.
162M Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave, Raffles Ave Yio Chu Kang Interchange Since introduction (25 Feb 2001, as Service 162X). Discontinued on 10 Dec 2023.
163M Sengkang West Ave, Fernvale Lane Sengkang Interchange From 28 January 2008, but withdrawn on 10 February 2019.
180 Upp Bt Timah Rd, Petir Rd (express), Jelebu Rd (express), Bt Panjang Rd Boon Lay Interchange From 16 December 2012 to 25 February 2018.
185 Jln Jurong Kechil, Upp Bt Timah Rd, Jln Anak Bt Choa Chu Kang Interchange From 3 January 1993 to 27 July 2003.
220 Bedok South Rd, Bedok South Ave 3, New Upp Changi Rd, Bedok South Ave 2 Bedok Interchange From 15 March 1976 to 7 April 2002, merged with service 290 to form service 38 on 7 April 2002.
226 Bedok Reservoir Rd Bedok Interchange From 22 February 1981 to 17 November 2002, merged with service 385 to form service 60 on 17 November 2002.
235 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Lor 2 Toa Payoh, Lor 3 Toa Payoh Toa Payoh Interchange From 26 December 1983 to 11 March 2012, extended to loop at Toa Payoh Link.
237 Toa Payoh East, Lor 7 Toa Payoh, Lor 6 Toa Payoh Toa Payoh Interchange From 26 December 1983 to 19 May 2002, merged with service 232 on 19 May 2002.
250 International Rd, Sixth Lok Yang Rd, Lok Yang Way, Pioneer Rd North Boon Lay Interchange From 1 June 1978 to 11 February 2001, merged with service 192 on 11 February 2001.
253 Benoi Rd Boon Lay Interchange From 1 June 1978 to 11 February 2001, merged with service 251, 255 and 257 on 11 February 2001.
266 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4, Yio Chu Kang Rd, Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 Ang Mo Kio Interchange From 7 December 1980 to 24 March 2002, merged with service 269 on 24 March 2002.
267 Ang Mo Kio Ind Pk 2, Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 Ang Mo Kio Interchange From 10 April 1983 to 24 March 2002.
284M Clementi Ave 3, Commonwealth Ave West Clementi Interchange From 29 June 2009 to 26 November 2011.
290 Simei St 1, Simei St 3, Simei St 4, Simei Rd Tampines Interchange From 17 January 1988 to 7 April 2002, merged with service 220 to form service 38.
294 Tampines Ave 2, Tampines St 23 Tampines Interchange From 12 August 1984 to 7 April 2002, merged with service 357 to form service 3.
301 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3, Choa Chu Kang Ave 5, Choa Chu Kang Ave 6, Choa Chu Kang Ave 1 Choa Chu Kang Interchange From 25 April 2015 to 3 January 2016, extended to loop at Keat Hong Close.
308 Choa Chu Kang Ave 7, Choa Chu Kang Gr, Keat Hong Lk Choa Chu Kang Interchange From 15 May 2016 to 30 September 2018, merged with service 991.
321 Hougang St 11, Upp Paya Lebar Rd Hougang South Interchange From 13 January 1985 to 15 February 2004, merged with service 326 to form service 113.
322 Hougang St 92, Hougang Ave 9 Hougang South Interchange From 1997 to 15 February 2004, merged with service 327 to form service 112.
326 Hougang Ave 10, Hougang Ave 8, Hougang Ave 6 Hougang South Interchange From 3 January 1993 to 15 February 2004, merged with service 321 to form service 113.
327 Hougang Ave 7, Upp Serangoon Rd, Hougang Ave 5 Hougang South Interchange From 1985 to 15 February 2004, merged with service 322 to form service 112.
328 Hougang St 51, Buangkok Green, Hougang Ave 4 Hougang South Interchange From 14 March 1999 to 15 February 2004, renumbered to service 101.
331 Teban Gdns Rd, West Coast Rd, Pandan Gdns Jurong East Interchange From 16 March 1980 to 12 May 2002, merged with service 143.
357 West Loop: Pasir Ris Dr 1, Pasir Ris St 71 Pasir Ris Interchange From 19 January 1997 to 7 April 2002, merged with service 294 to form service 3.
East Loop: Pasir Ris Dr 1, Loyang Ave, Pasir Ris Dr 3
371 Sengkang West Ave, Jln Kayu, Fernvale Lane (express) Sengkang Interchange From 9 March 2003 to 12 March 2005.
382 Ubi Ave 1, Ubi Rd 3 Eunos Interchange From 1 February 1986, before merging with service 63 on 24 November 2002.
385 Bedok Reservoir Rd Eunos Interchange From 22 March 1987, before merging with service 60 on 17 November 2002.
409 Telok Blangah Rd, Kg Bahru Rd, Mount Faber Rd HarbourFront Interchange From 14 November 2005 to 1 March 2013.
501 Outram Rd, Cantonment Rd, Anson Rd, Robinson Rd, Fullerton Rd, Esplanade Dr, Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave, Raffles Ave, Stamford Rd, Orchard Rd, Penang Rd Sengkang Interchange From 22 December 1997, withdrawn on 27 July 2003.
501# Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave, Raffles Ave
502A Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave, Raffles Ave Soon Lee Bus Depot From 27 December 2005 to 26 April 2010.
502B Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave, Raffles Ave
505 Jln Bt Merah, Alexandra Rd, Telok Blangah Rd Pasir Ris Interchange From 6 September 1999 to 3 September 2000.
518A Moulmein Rd, Newton Rd, Scotts Rd, Orchard Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave Pasir Ris Interchange From 27 December 2005 to 26 April 2010.
518B Moulmein Rd, Newton Rd, Scotts Rd, Orchard Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave
551 Scotts Rd, Orchard Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Temasek Blvd Since introduction (15 Dec 2007). Withdrawn on 21 Jul 2008.
575 Scotts Rd, Orchard Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave Since introduction (15 Dec 2007). Withdrawn on 21 Jul 2008.
576 Scotts Rd, Orchard Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave Since introduction (15 Dec 2007). Withdrawn on 28 Oct 2008.
577 Scotts Rd, Orchard Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Temasek Blvd Since introduction (15 Dec 2007). Withdrawn on 21 Jul 2008.
578 Scotts Rd, Orchard Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Temasek Blvd Since introduction (15 Dec 2007). Withdrawn on 27 Jul 2009.
579 Scotts Rd, Orchard Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave Since introduction (15 Dec 2007). Withdrawn on 27 Jul 2009.
580 Scotts Rd, Orchard Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Temasek Blvd Since introduction (15 Dec 2007). Withdrawn on 21 Jul 2008.
581 Scotts Rd, Orchard Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Temasek Blvd Since introduction (15 Dec 2007). Withdrawn on 27 Jul 2009.
602 Holland Dr, Commonwealth Ave Shenton Way Terminal Since 1998. Withdrawn on 28 October 2001.
603 North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St St Michael's Terminal Since 12 June 1975 (as CSS 3). Withdrawn on 30 November 2003.
607 Neil Rd, Eu Tong Sen St St Michael's Terminal Since 12 June 1975 (as CSS 7). Withdrawn on 3 August 2003.
700A Temasek Blvd, Temasek Ave Bukit Panjang Interchange From 26 December 1999 to 30 August 2020, before withdrawal.
853# Siglap Rd, Marine Parade Rd Yishun Interchange From 16 September 2001 to 9 December 2001, reverted to bidirectional route after route extension to Upper East Coast on 9 December 2001.
859 Sembawang Dr, Admiralty Dr, Sembawang Cres Yishun Interchange From 9 January 2000 to 20 November 2005, converted to bidirectional route after route extension to Sembawang on 20 November 2005.
860 Yishun Ring Rd, Yishun Ave 3, Yishun Ave 2 Yishun Interchange From 21 October 2012 to 15 October 2017.
870 Tengah Lk, Plantation Cres, Tengah Blvd, Tengah Dr, Bt Batok Rd Jurong Town Hall Interchange Since 24 Dec 2023. Converted to bi-directional service after route extension to Tengah Int on 21 Jul 2024.
900A W’lands Dr 14, Champions Way, W’lands Dr 17, W’lands Ave 4 Woodlands Interchange Since introduction (26 Jun 2006). Merged with Service 900 on 17 Dec 2023.
944 Bt Batok West Ave 8, Bt Batok Rd, Bt Batok West Ave 6 Bukit Batok Interchange Since introduction (27 Aug 2017). Discontinued on 24 Sep 2023.
979M Choa Chu Kang North 6, Choa Chu Kang North 5 Bukit Panjang Interchange From 24 April 2016 to 22 July 2018.
991 Bt Batok West Ave 6, Bt Batok West Ave 5, Bt Batok West Ave 8 Bukit Batok Interchange From 8 July 2018 to 30 September 2018, converted to bidirectional route after route extension to Choa Chu Kang on 30 September 2018.
992 Plantation Cres, Tengah Blvd, Tengah Gdn Ave, Plantation Cres Bukit Batok Interchange Since 24 Dec 2023. Converted to bi-directional service after route extension to Tengah Int from 21 Jul 2024.

4. En-route looping points[]

Some bus routes (including bi-directional routes) make a loop around selected stretches of roads to provide better accessibility to residential blocks, industrial developments and MRT stations. However, these looping points are not considered the official looping points for the loop routes, but are en-route looping points for selected bus services before proceeding towards their official looping points. As such, many of the bus services do use the red/white plates.

Service En-route looping points Spotted Remarks
11 Stadium Walk/Stadium Crescent X mark Original looping point since 29 September 2010, until extension to serve Rhu Cross from 8 June 2014.
35 Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal X mark Original looping point since 9 July 1995, until extension to loop at Alps Avenue from 15 December 2014.
39 Jalan Kayu Green check.svg En-route looping point towards Yishun/Tampines Concourse, since 25 Jul 2004
73 Serangoon Garden Circus Green check.svg En-route looping point towards Toa Payoh/Ang Mo Kio
84G Punggol Road End X mark En-route looping point since 23 June 2024
84W
86 Jalan Kayu X mark En-route looping point towards Ang Mo Kio/Sengkang
91 Ayer Rajah Crescent X mark En-route looping point towards Ayer Rajah Bus Park
102 Jalan Kayu X mark Original looping point since 20 September 2015, until extension to serve Seletar Airport from 14 October 2018.
103 West Camp Road X mark Original looping point since 13 February 2011,
117 West Camp Road Green check.svg En-route looping point towards Sembawang/Punggol, since 24 April 2016
123 Bukit Purmei Avenue Green check.svg Original looping point since 23 May 1993, until extension to HarbourFront on 24 August 2014.
123M Bukit Purmei Avenue X mark Original looping point until extension to HarbourFront on 24 August 2014.
124 Telok Blangah Heights X mark En-route looping point since 23 November 2003, until extension to HarbourFront from 21 April 2013.
131 Bukit Purmei Avenue Green check.svg En-route looping point towards Bukit Merah and St Michael's since 19 June 2005.
136 Serangoon Garden Circus Green check.svg En-route looping point towards Punggol/Ang Mo Kio
168 Jalan Kayu Green check.svg En-route looping point towards Woodlands/Bedok, since 22 July 2001
173 Hillview Avenue Green check.svg En-route looping point towards Clementi/Bukit Batok, since 16 Jul 2006
177 MINDEF CP X mark En-route looping point towards Bukit Panjang/Bukit Batok
248 Tuas South Avenue 12 X mark En-route looping point towards Tuas South Avenue 14.
248M Tuas South Avenue 12 X mark En-route looping point towards Tuas South Avenue 14.
249 Tanjong Kling Road X mark En-route looping point towards Jalan Samulun.
254 Tuas Road X mark En-route looping point towards Tuas Avenue 11.
257 Gul Road, Pioneer Sector 1 X mark En-route looping point towards Pioneer Sector 2.
273 Telok Blangah Heights X mark En-route looping point since 30 September 2001.
315 Serangoon Garden Circus Green check.svg En-route looping point towards Serangoon North Avenue 4/Serangoon
317 Serangoon Garden Circus Green check.svg En-route looping point towards Berwick Drive/Serangoon
386 Edgefield Plains X mark Original looping point since introduction (17 Aug 2014), until extension of service to loop at Punggol Ctrl from 14 Feb 2015
Edgedale Plains X mark En-route looping point since 24 April 2016.
400 Marina Gardens Drive Green check.svg Original looping point since 19 July 2009, until extension of service to loop at Marina Bay Cruise Terminal from 16 June 2019
405 Lim Chu Kang Road X mark En-route looping point towards Boon Lay.
856 Woodlands North Coast Road X mark En-route looping point towards Woodlands/Yishun, since 31 January 2020
858 Jalan Kayu X mark En-route looping point towards Changi Airport/Woodlands, since 22 July 2001
925 Kranji Way (Kranji Reservoir) X mark En-route looping point towards Choa Chu Kang/Woodlands

Former looping services[]

Service En-route looping points Remarks
300 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 5 En-route looping point since 31 October 2001. Skipped looping point from 25 April 2015 with the introduction of Services 301 and 983.
409 Maritime Square En-route looping point since introduction (14 November 2005). Withdrawn on 1 March 2013.
605 Bukit Purmei Avenue En-route looping point towards Bukit Merah/Sin Ming Road. Withdrawn on 5 September 2004.

5. Clockwise/Anticlockwise loop routes[]

In some situations, a loop route will be required to connect points A, B and C. An ordinary loop route going through A, B and C in order may face some problems. For example, there may be high passenger demand from B to A, as well as from C to A. This creates overcrowding on the route, as well as unnecessary travel time for passengers at B. Also, although passengers at B will be able to alight at C, passengers at C will not have bus connections to B. This is when clockwise and anticlockwise loop routes are launched, one routed as A→B→C→A and the other routed as A→C→B→A, to cater to the needs of different commuters.

Service Looping points Spotted Remarks
84G/84W Punggol Rd End Green check.svg
225G/225W Bedok North St 3 Green check.svg
243G/243W Jurong West Ave 5 X mark Since 1999
382G/382W Sumang Walk X mark Since 3 January 2016
410G/410W Shunfu Rd X mark
859A Admiralty Link X mark Since 17 August 2014
859B Sembawang Cres X mark Since 17 August 2014

Former routes[]

Service Looping points Remarks
84 Punggol East Since introduction (15 Sep 2003), operates clockwise during morning peak hours and anti-clockwise during evening peak hours. Withdrawn on 12 Mar 2005.
231G/231W Lor 1 Toa Payoh Since introduction (26 Dec 1983). Converted to single plate service on 11 Mar 2012.
232G/232W Lor 2 Toa Payoh Since introduction (26 Dec 1983). Converted to single plate service on 19 May 2002.

6. Two-part loop routes[]

Some loop routes are actually two loop routes combined into one, and the route stops at the original terminus midway through the route. Both the first and second leg serve different areas (A→B→A→C→A). This system allows passengers to travel between the areas served by both legs of the route. This is most commonly seen in the former Intratown/Townlink routes. To differentiate between the two legs of the route, SBS Transit used to implement a red/green plate system for the two legs.

Service Looping points Spotted Remarks
42 Lengkong Empat & Fidelio St X mark Since 5 November 1989 (as M2)
92 Science Pk Dr & Mt Sinai Dr X mark Since 1993 (as M1)
291 Tampines St 81 & St 33 Green check.svg Since 6 July 1996
293 Tampines St 71 & Ave 7 Green check.svg Since 6 July 1996
307 Choa Chu Kang St 62 & Teck Whye Lane X mark Since introduction (1997). Briefly converted to single loop service between 26 December 1999 and 30 October 2001
358 Pasir Ris Dr 10 & Dr 4 X mark Since 2 February 1997
359 Pasir Ris St 71 & Dr 2 X mark Since 23 February 1997
811 Yishun Ave 5 & Ave 1 X mark Since 7 July 1996
812 Yishun Ave 4 & Ave 3 X mark Since 3 November 1996
911 Woodlands Ave 2 & Ctr Rd X mark Since 14 July 1996
912 Woodlands Ave 7 & Ctr Rd X mark Since 8 December 1996
913 Woodlands Circle & Ave 3 X mark Since 8 December 1996

Former two-part looping route[]

Service Looping points Remarks
357 Pasir Ris St 71 & St 21 Since introduction (19 Jan 1997). Merged with Service 294 to form Service 3 on 7 Apr 2002.

Buses on dual loop feeder services will reflect the “T” suffix on the service number during the 2nd loop if the bus will terminate at the interchange. Otherwise, the bus will continue on its 2nd trip (i.e. 1st loop again) after finishing the 2nd leg. Drivers usually do 2 trips (i.e. 4 loops) of the service before going for their break.

7. “Infinite” loop routes[]

This variant of loop routes allow passengers to remain onboard the bus at the bus terminus. The passengers can wait onboard until the bus departs on its next trip. The distance fare will be accumulated for both stretches of route (return and forward trip) once the passenger taps out, or a passenger pays a cash fare equivalent to the distance he traveled. This form of loop route technically allows passenger to stay onboard for as long as they like, as the fare will only be charged upon alighting (A ↺ B ↺ A)

Service Looping route Mealbreak Area Remarks
36 Changi Airport ↺ Tomlinson Road Changi Airport Terminal Since 6 September 1998
92 Ghim Moh ↺ Science Park Dr/Mount Sinai Dr Ghim Moh Terminal Since 26 November 2007
213 Jeremy Hub ↺ South Bay Jeremy Hub Prior to the route shortening in 2016.

8. Looping point within restricted areas[]

Some routes loop within restricted areas where a pass is needed to enter. Such is the case for Changi Airfreight Terminal (Services 9, 19 and 89 in total), where only workers with a valid entry pass can enter the restricted area. For card-paying passengers, their ride will be suspended upon tapping out at the Police Pass Office, and resumed upon boarding the same service as they alighted (at another bus stop near the Police Pass Office after buses exit the restricted areas). For cash paying passengers, they will have to pay again upon boaring if their ticket expires within the restricted area. (A→B→C→B→A).

Service Looping route Mealbreak Area Remarks
9 Bedok Int ↺ Airport Cargo Rd Bedok Interchange Since 25 June 1983
19 Tampines Int ↺ Airport Cargo Rd Tampines Interchange Since 23 January 1994
89 Hougang Central Int ↺ Airport Cargo Rd Hougang Central Interchange Since 5 December 1999

9. Loop routes not operating from bus terminals[]

These routes are implemented without bus terminals and originate / terminate from various enroute bus stops.

Service Looping route Layover Remarks
42 Jln Kembangan ↺ Fidelio St Since 5 November 1989, as M2
53M Hougang Ave 1 ↺ Serangoon Ctrl Hougang Central Interchange Since 16 August 2015
114 Buangkok Stn ↺ Buangkok Cres Compassvale Interchange Since 25 October 2020
115 Hougang St 21 ↺ Hougang Ave 3 Hougang South Terminal Since 30 October 2004
146 Bartley Rd ↺ Bidadari Pk Dr Hougang Bus Depot Since 25 February 2024
240M Lakeside Stn ↺ Jurong West St 64 Boon Lay Interchange Since 1 September 2016

Former loop routes operating from bus stops[]

Service Looping route Layover Remarks
78 Jurong Gateway Rd ↺ Clementi Ave 3 Ulu Pandan Bus Depot Since 6 December 2020. Extended to Jurong Town Hall Int on 26 November 2023.
502 Pioneer Rd North ↺ Temasek Ave Since 26 December 2005, extended to Soon Lee Bus Park on 23 February 2009.
502A

10. Loop routes operating like trunk routes[]

Some routes are designated as loop routes but operate like trunk routes. They have a terminus at either end and have a short layover at the looping terminus, usually without any driver’s kiosk.

Service Looping route Remarks
63 Eunos Int ↺ Jln Rumah Tinggi Since 24 November 2002
975 Bt Panjang Int ↺ Lim Chu Kang Rd Since 27 February 2005

11. Bi-directional routes operating like loop routes[]

Some routes are designated as bi-directional routes but operate like loop routes. Drivers do not take a layover break at the looping terminus, they simply alight all passengers and proceed to pick up passengers for the return journey.

Service Looping route Mealbreak point
159 Sengkang Int ↔ Toa Payoh Int Sengkang Interchange
163 Sengkang Int ↔ Toa Payoh Int Sengkang Interchange
192 Boon Lay Int ↔ Tuas Ter Tuas Terminal
193 Boon Lay Int ↔ Tuas Ter Tuas Terminal
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