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296

In Service

Origin

Tampines

LOOPING AT

IKEA Tampines

Overview Route Details Fares & Guidelines

Overview

Haze: PSI 133, Unhealthy (Singapore) · 13:00

1-hour PM2.5 109 µg/m³.

Source: NEA · Open data licence

Route Map

Route map of bus service 296, loop from Tampines via IKEA Tampines
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First & Last Bus

From Tampines

WeekdaysToday05:15–00:50
Saturdays05:15–00:50
Sunday & PH05:15–00:50

Service Frequency

AM Peak9–10 mins
AM Off Peak14–16 mins
PM Peak9–14 mins
PM Off Peak10–17 mins

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Service Profile

Operator Go-Ahead Singapore
Live tracking Available
Last updated 10 Oct 2026
Buses on this route
Single deck

Service Feedback & Enquiries

Operated by Go-Ahead Singapore

Phone 6812 6469 Website go-aheadsingapore.com

Route Details

Fares & Guidelines

Fare Structure

Distance-based fare

Distance fares

Fares are worked out from the total distance of your whole journey, including any transfers made within the transfer window. Fares for feeder services are capped at 3.2km.

Adult (Card) on this route $1.28

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Accepted Payment Methods

Stored-value cards

EZ-Link card

Contactless bank cards

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, NETS, Foreign-issued Visa or Mastercard

Must carry the EMVCo contactless symbol.

For foreign bank cards, a S$0.60 admin fee applies per day of use.

Mobile wallets

Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay, Garmin Pay

Cash

Exact change only. No change is given onboard.

How to Ride

  1. 1

    Flag the bus

    Raise your hand early to signal the Bus Captain to stop.

  2. 2

    Boarding

    Board from the front door. Tap your fare card on the reader, or prepare the exact cash fare.

  3. 3

    Alighting

    Press the bell once before your stop. Alight from the rear door and tap out, or you may be charged the maximum fare.

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Riding Guidelines & Conditions

Conditions of Carriage

Riding the bus

  • Pay the correct fare

    Pay the exact fare in cash when boarding, or tap your card, device or token when boarding AND alighting. Concession cards may only be used by eligible passengers. Bus Captains and Public Transport Officials may ask you to present your card, device, token or ticket.

  • Follow signs and staff instructions

    Comply with all signs in and on the bus, and follow reasonable instructions from the Bus Captain, Public Transport Officials, or any operator representative.

  • Behave in an orderly manner

    Behave in an orderly and lawful manner. Do not cause nuisance or annoyance to other passengers, the Bus Captain or staff, including by causing injury, verbal abuse or obstruction.

  • No smoking

    Smoking is not permitted onboard public buses.

Safety and what you can bring

  • Luggage and item size limit

    Items brought onboard must not exceed 120 cm x 70 cm x 40 cm. Do not bring any item likely to cause inconvenience, obstruction, discomfort or injury to passengers, damage the bus or its property, or soil the bus, passengers or property.

  • Foldable bicycles

    Up to one foldable bicycle per passenger. It must be folded, not exceed 120 cm x 70 cm x 40 cm, have its wheels covered to prevent dirt being deposited, and have protruding handlebars and pedals enclosed to minimise injury risk. Keep it folded with the longest side vertical, never leave it unattended, and do not block the aisle.

  • Personal mobility devices

    Up to one personal mobility device per passenger. If foldable it must be folded, and it must not exceed 120 cm x 70 cm x 40 cm. Wheels must be covered, and protruding handlebars or pedals enclosed. Electric devices must be switched off immediately after boarding and kept off. Keep it folded with the longest side vertical, never leave it unattended, and do not block the aisle.

  • Personal mobility aids

    Personal mobility aids must not exceed 120 cm in length, 70 cm in width and 150 cm in height, measured from the floor to the top of the aid or to the seated passenger's head, whichever is higher.

  • Strollers onboard

    Do not leave strollers unattended, block the aisle, or impede other passengers. Hold on to the stroller for safety if a child is seated in it.

  • No animals

    Animals are not permitted onboard unless expressly permitted by law.

  • Do not misuse grab poles

    Do not misuse grab poles and handgrips, such as by swinging or hanging from handgrips.

  • Do not distract the Bus Captain

    Do not speak to the Bus Captain while the bus is moving, unless there is reasonable cause to do so.

  • Emergency equipment

    Do not activate any emergency or safety device except for its intended purpose and in accordance with the printed instructions.

  • Do not damage the bus

    Do not damage or deface any part of the bus.

Cleanliness

  • No eating or drinking

    Eating and drinking onboard are not permitted. Open drinks and containers must be tied or sealed to prevent spillage.

  • Keep feet off seats and fittings

    Do not place feet or footwear on seats, handles, grab poles or any part of the bus other than the floor.

  • No littering or spitting

    Do not spit, litter, or soil any fittings, equipment or property onboard.

  • No personal grooming

    Do not carry out personal grooming onboard, including nail clipping, that may soil the bus, other passengers or property.

  • Clothing condition

    Do not board with clothing in a condition likely to damage the bus, or cause nuisance, annoyance or injury to other passengers.

Gracious travel

  • Durians

    Durians may not be brought onboard unless vacuum-sealed, and must not be in a form that may cause hurt, harm or discomfort to other passengers, or damage or soil the bus.

  • Wheelchair bay priority

    When the bus is crowded, passengers with strollers must fold their strollers and give priority to wheelchair users in the wheelchair bay.

  • Offer your seat

    Seated passengers, especially those in priority seats, should offer their seat to those who need it more: elderly and pregnant passengers, passengers with disabilities or mobility difficulties, young children, unwell passengers, or anyone with a "May I Have a Seat Please" identifier.

  • One seat per passenger

    When the bus is crowded with no vacant seats, do not occupy more than one seat with yourself or your belongings, or obstruct others from using other seats.

  • Move to the rear

    When the bus is crowded, standing passengers should move as far back as possible without obstructing others from boarding or alighting.

  • Keep the volume down

    Do not speak on the phone, converse, or operate any device at a volume that causes nuisance or inconvenience to others. Use an earpiece or headset when your device emits sound.

If rules are not followed

  • If you do not comply

    The Bus Captain may instruct a non-compliant passenger to comply immediately, and may instruct them to alight without a fare refund if they remain non-compliant. For continued non-compliance the Bus Captain may stop operating the bus until the passenger leaves, and/or request Police assistance and stop the bus until the matter is handed over.

Summarised from the LTA Conditions of Carriage for Public Buses. Refer to the official document for the full terms.

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