July 17, 2026
Bus services affected by road resurfacing works
SBS Transit announced service changes linked to a road closure for resurfacing work.
#BusServices #ServiceUpdate
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A Singapore public transport operator running bus, heavy rail and light rail services.
sbstransit.com.sgAbout the company
Formed
1973Listed on
SGX: S61 since 1978
Parent group
ComfortDelGro since 2003
Bus services
About 200
Bus fleet
About 3,400 buses
Passenger trips
More than 3.5 million daily
Revenue (FY2025)
S$1.517 billionOperating profit (FY2025)
S$68.120 million
Net profit (FY2025)
S$61.196 million
Earnings per share (FY2025)
19.59 Singapore cents
SBS Transit is a Singapore public transport operator running about 200 bus services with a fleet of about 3,400 buses, alongside heavy rail and light rail services.
Its rail operations include the North East Line, the 42-kilometre Downtown Line and the Sengkang and Punggol light rail systems.
For 2025, SBS Transit reported S$1.517 billion in revenue, S$68.120 million in operating profit and S$61.196 million in net profit attributable to shareholders.
Key People
Jeffrey Sim Vee Ming
Group Chief Executive Officer
Tommy Tan Ah Han
Chief Executive Officer, Bus Business
Lee Yam Lim
Chief Executive Officer, Rail Business
Anthony Mok Peng Fai
Chief Executive Officer, Singapore One Rail
Interview process at SBS Transit
(95 candidate-reported interview experiences on Indeed)Interview experience
Favorable, rated 7 out of 10
Interview difficulty
Medium, rated 5 out of 10
Interview process length
About two weeks
Overall experience
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EasyDifficult
Interview process length
About a day or two8%
About a week25%
About a month17%
More than one month23%
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SBS Transit Interview Questions & Answers
Q: Why do you want to become a bus captain?
A: I would connect safe driving, reliable service and helping passengers to my experience, then explain why public transport work suits me.
Answer by AI
- Lead with safety.
- Show patience with the public.
- Use a relevant driving or service example.
Q: Are you willing to work shifts?
A: I would answer honestly, confirm the schedules I can support and explain how I manage rest and punctuality for safety-critical work.
Answer by AI
- Be precise about availability.
- Recognize fatigue management.
- Do not overpromise.
Q: How would you respond to a difficult passenger?
A: I would remain calm, listen, explain the applicable rule clearly, protect other passengers and seek control-centre support if the issue could affect safety.
Answer by AI
- Keep safety first.
- Avoid escalating the conflict.
- Know when to request help.
Q: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
A: I would choose strengths relevant to the placement and a genuine weakness I am actively improving through a specific habit or feedback loop.
Answer by AI
- Use evidence for each strength.
- Choose a manageable weakness.
- Explain the improvement action.
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SBS Transit Salaries in Singapore (Updated 2026)
Engineer
Candidate-submitted estimate
S$40,000 to S$52,000 per year
31 salaries Salaries submitted
Technician
Candidate-submitted estimate
S$25,000 to S$34,000 per year
30 salaries Salaries submitted
Assistant Station Manager
Candidate-submitted estimate
S$30,000 to S$39,000 per year
26 salaries Salaries submitted
Assistant Engineer
Candidate-submitted estimate
S$30,000 to S$41,000 per year
23 salaries Salaries submitted
Service Controller
Candidate-submitted estimate
S$34,000 to S$51,000 per year
20 salaries Salaries submitted
Bus Captain
Candidate-submitted estimate
S$25,000 to S$36,000 per year
19 salaries Salaries submitted
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Benefits
Career progression pathways
Deep technical expertise tracks
Cross-functional career moves
Learning and development programs
Annual health screening
Health coaching
Medical benefits
Sports and wellness activities
Annual wage supplement
Performance bonus
Flexible benefits and free travel
Annual leave
Family-focused leave and activities
Latest News & Updates
June 29, 2026
SBS Transit opens dedicated quarters for bus captains
The company opened dedicated staff accommodation intended to support its bus captain workforce.
#BusCaptains #Workforce
View postJune 3, 2026
Starting salaries for new local bus captains to rise
SBS Transit said starting salaries for new local bus captains would increase by S$450 from 2027, alongside higher sign-on bonuses.
#Pay #BusCaptains
View postApril 21, 2026
Bus services affected by Singapore T100 2026
SBS Transit published temporary bus service arrangements for road closures linked to the Singapore T100 event.
#BusServices #T100
View postFebruary 24, 2026
SBS Transit reports S$1.517 billion in 2025 revenue
The group reported higher full-year revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders of S$61.196 million.
#Results #FY2025
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SBS Transit operates bus, heavy rail and light rail services in Singapore.
