INTEGRATION OF SN NIGHTBUS AND NIGHTRIDER SERVICES

From Tuesday, 1 July 2003, cash-paying passengers who take SMRT Nightbuses - SN 10, 20, and 30 will enjoy a cheaper flat fare of $3 instead of the $3.50 with the integration of the SN and the NR services.

The three SN services will be operated as part of the NR network and re-branded as NightRider services with some amendments to the routings. SN 10, 20 and 30 will be incorporated into NR 1, 5 and 7. Changes to the routes of the existing NR services will also be effected on 1 July.

Under the integrated network, there will be a total of seven NR services - NR 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 which will operate on Fridays, Saturdays and eves of Public Holidays.

Benefits Of Integration

1. Better synergies and coverage

* The integration of the NR and SN services will further enhance the NightRider network coverage. The improved coverage will serve residents of Woodlands, Sembawang, Choa Chu Kang, Bedok North, Simei, and Sengkang better.

2. Cheaper Fare for SN passengers

* SN passengers paying by cash will now enjoy cheaper fares with the integration as they pay a flat fare of $3.

* SN passengers who use ez-link card will enjoy a free transfer to another NightRider service within 45 minutes of alighting from the first NR service.

Transfer Points

There are five major transfer corridors conveniently located in the city. Night revellers can alight at any of these 5 sectors and make free transfers to connect to their end destinations.

These transfer points are along South Bridge Rd, River Valley Rd, Clarke Quay, Orchard Rd, and Somerset Road.

Operating Details

* Hours of operation - 11.30pm - 4.30am
(Fri, Sat, eve of Public Holiday, Two directions)

NightRider Service	Frequency	From	To	Via
NR 1 (Fri, Sat & eve of PH)	15 mins	Yishun	Yishun	Toa Payoh, Bishan, Ang Mo Kio
NR2 (Fri, Sat & eve of PH)	30 mins	Marina Centre	Sembawang Dr (Loop)	PIE, BKE, Woodlands, Marsiling, Admiralty Rd
NR3 (Fri, Sat & eve of PH)	20 mins	Choa Chu Kang	North Canal Rd (Loop)	Bukit Panjang, BKE, PIE, Whitley Rd, Orchard
NR 5 (Fri, Sat & eve of PH)	30 mins	Marina Centre	Jurong West	Orchard Road, Tiong Bharu, Commonwealth Ave West, Boon Lay
NR6 (Fri, Sat & eve of PH)	20 mins	Marina Centre	Anchorvale Dr (Loop)	Serangoon Rd, Yio Chu Kang, Hougang, Sengkang
NR 7 (Fri, Sat & eve of PH)	20 mins	Marina Centre	Pasir Ris	Bedok North, Simei Ave, Tampines Ave 5
NR8 (Fri, Sat & eve of PH)	20 mins	Marina Centre	Bukit Batok (Loop)	Holland Rd, Commonwealth Ave

Fare

At a flat fare of $3 (Concession travel is not applicable), night revellers are given one free transfer when using an ez-link card.

New Enhanced Service Brochures

Night revellers can look out for the new party icons that are indicated on the information brochures to check out the hot spots to party, drink, and catch a movie.

These hot spots will help NightRiders to identify stretches of roads where they can alight and join in the party.

MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS FOR NR SERVICES

Publicity

SMRT Buses will be promoting its NR services through the following channels:

* Newspaper advertisements
* Posters at all relevant bus stops and all MRT stations
* Brochures
* Website (http://www.smrtbuses.com.sg)

Lucky Draw

SMRT will also conduct a lucky draw for customers who patronise our NR services during the month of July. All they need to do is to cut out a coupon and send their particulars (name, NRIC, address and telephone number) on an envelope, to TIBS NightRider Promotions, 6 Ang Mo Kio St 62 (Singapore 56140). They will stand to win a specially designed Tibs ez-link card and a Kodak KE 60 camera. The first 300 customers can redeem a Free MoreRewards privilege card. Commuters can contact our hotline at 1800-4825433 or visit www.tibs.com.sg for more information.

BACKGROUND

* About Nightrider Services

SMRT Buses launched Singapore's first night bus service to provide another transport option for midnight revellers. The first NR service, NR 1 was rolled out on 10 March 2000.

Following the successful launch of NR 1, six more services, namely NR 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8, were introduced to provide an island-wide network in May 2000.

* About SN services

Singapore MRT Ltd introduced the three SN services on 1 July 2000 to provide affordable and convenient travel during those hours when the MRT ceases to operate and the system undergoes maintenance. Like NR services, the SN services link the main downtown areas including Orchard Road, Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, Mohd Sultan Road, and Bugis to the housing areas in the East, West and North.