Seven bus interchanges to be more accessible, family-friendly by 2027

Seven bus interchanges across Singapore will be upgraded to provide more family-friendly facilities, such as baby care rooms, at a cost of about $105 million.

- Vanessa Paige Chelvan and Therese Soh

The interchanges in Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Boon Lay, Clementi, Sengkang, Serangoon and Toa Payoh will undergo upgrading from August, with works expected to be completed by 2027, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Aug 16.

The authority told The Straits Times that work has begun at Ang Mo Kio bus interchange and will start progressively at the other interchanges. The works will enhance accessibility, provide passenger-friendly features, and improve staff facilities, LTA said.

When completed, the seven interchanges will feature priority queue zones for seniors, more seats, passenger care rooms, as well as baby care and family rooms.

Wheelchair-accessible toilets, tactile guided paths and Braille signs on handrails will be added, LTA said.

The lighting and air-conditioning systems at the interchanges will be replaced and upgraded.