Originally posted by BusAnalayzer:SMB66X, just to clarify, sv 85 is mainly useful as it serves as a townlink between Sengkang West and Sengkang East. It need not be compared to sv 965 in the first place as they have different routes. If anyone from Yishun wants to go to Sengkang, Punggol Road, best option is 965. If you want to go to other parts of Sengkang, 85 is a good option.
But the loading of sv 85 apart from few time slots in peak hours is weak between Yishun and Sengkang, but within Sengkang area, even off-peak buses have a good 35-40 pax within Sengkang town.
85 will also gain more popularity in coming years when Sengkang West and Punggol areas develop. For now, existing fleet is just fine and serving well. You will hardly see a sv 85 bus packed to the door. Having said that, I repeat that it is still an important service for within Sengkang town.
Hmm because I was planning to board at Yishun, transfer to 86 at Sengkang [Opp Blk 372B or so]. Which svc, 965/85, would you suggest then?