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the Issue:
* Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) experienced inaccurate bus timings and long wait times displayed to commuters, starting around January 10th and publicly announced on January 21st.
* The problem was traced to an intermittent transmission issue with the on-board systems of some buses, causing a build-up of data in the system’s cache.
The Solution & Timeline:
* LTA initiated a system reset on january 21st at 8pm.
* The fix involves reconfiguring the system and physically clearing the cache on all affected buses.
* LTA expects the full resolution to take approximately four days.
* The system will be switched on for testing and stabilization starting January 23rd, but bus arrival timings will initially be incomplete and potentially inaccurate.
* Over 60% of bus arrival timings will be available initially, with the rest restored gradually.
Impact on Commuters:
* Since the reset, bus stop displays and apps (including LTA’s MyTransport.SG and third-party apps) have not been showing bus timings.
* Passengers may see missing arrival times or longer bus intervals, but these should improve as the system is restored.
* Commuters are advised to check the SimplyGo website or public bus operator websites for planned service frequencies.
LTA’s Response:
* LTA is working with the system contractor to resolve the issue.
* Thay have apologized for the inconvenience and will provide updates.
* Bus operations themselves are continuing as scheduled.
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