ComfortDelGro launches trial for on-demand bus service

Residents at Tanjong Rhu and Meyer Road can catch a bus via an app.

ComfortDelGro (CDG) has launched a three-month trial for on-demand bus service ComfortConnect for residents in Tanjong Rhu and Meyer Road, an announcement revealed.

No fares are collected during the trial.

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The company said that if feedback is positive, ComfortConnect will be its sixth direct bus service. On-demand bus services have been launched by CDG’s sister company in Australia, CDC NSW, at Woolgoolga and Greater Western Sydney.

The on-demand bus service, which began its three-month trial on 15 August, operates from Mondays to Fridays between 10 AM and 4 PM, and serves a total of 16 physical and virtual stops, including the majority of the condominiums in the Tanjong Rhu/Meyer Road area, Parkway Parade, the Singapore Swimming Club as well as Dunman High School (Annex A).

Also read: ComfortDelGro trials driverless shuttle around NUS

To book a ride on the bus, passengers have to download its ComfortConnect App where they can then select a pick-up point and drop-off point, as well as indicate the date and time of pick-up before selecting book. CDG confirmed that the bus will complete the ride even if there is only a single booking.

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