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SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) says the Mandatory Give Way To Buses Scheme has resulted in improvements of overall bus speeds.
Buses are now able to exit the bus bays up to 73 per cent faster. Bus journey times have also improved by up to 7 per cent.
LTA says the scheme will be extended to three more bus bays along Upper Thomson Road from March 5. With the extension, the scheme will now be implemented at 44 bus bays islandwide.
The extension is in line with the Land Transport Master Plan's objectives to speed up bus travel.
The Mandatory Give Way To Buses Scheme is similar conceptually to a zebra crossing, except that it is meant for buses.
When nearing a bus stop under this scheme, motorists will first see triangular 'give way' markings on the road.
These markings indicate that motorists approaching these bus stops need to slow down and watch in case buses are pulling out of the bus bay.
Motorists come to a complete stop before the 'give way' line and give way to buses exiting the bus bay at the location.
Motorists may continue their journey once the bus has successfully exited the bay and no other buses are pulling out from the bay.
It is an offence if motorists do not give way to buses exiting from bus bays where the new road markings are drawn or if they stay in the yellow box marked 'Give Way to Buses'.
- CNA/ir
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