Bus Uncle: Singapore bus times

It is hot in Singapore, you are standing at a bus stop, and you do not know if the bus comes in one minute or twenty. Bus Uncle answers that question in Telegram and also tells you how to get wherever you are going. 🚌

The bot plays a local uncle: he tells you how long until your bus arrives, guides you step by step and loves a joke. Coffee is on his mind, too.

How long until it comes

The main feature is simple. You name the stop and the bot shows the arrival time of the bus you want. You can also send your location, and the bot looks for nearby stops.

According to listings, you can ask whether a bus is a double decker and how crowded it is. With a stroller or big suitcases that matters more than it sounds. 🧳

Door to door directions

The bot goes beyond the stop. It tells you how to get anywhere and lays out the steps: which bus to take, where to change, where to walk.

The reply shows travel time, transfers and fare. That helps in a city where buses and trains interlock, and it all sits in one chat. 🗺️

Avoiding stop mix-ups

Every stop in Singapore has its own code, printed on the sign. If you name a stop by its code, you will not confuse two similar streets.

Place names on the map sometimes repeat in neighboring districts, so always pick the stop closest to you and check the sign on the spot. 📍

Your own bus list

The commands are short and clear.

• /mybuses stores your favorite buses and stops.
• /joke tells a joke while you wait.
• /settings opens the settings.
• /about tells you about the bot.
• /feedback sends a message to the author.

If you take the same route every day, the saved list cuts typing: two taps and you know when to leave the house.

Singlish and the uncle's humor

The bot answers with local color, in casual English with a Singaporean tone. If the bus runs late, the uncle cheers you up with a joke so the wait feels shorter. 😄

Note that the bot speaks English. For a visitor that is rarely a problem, since stop names and bus numbers are in English on the signs anyway.

Tips for visitors

1. Turn on location so the bot can find the nearest stop.
2. Save the route from your hotel to the train station in your bus list.
3. Leave a time buffer: arrival times shift with traffic.
4. Check how fares are paid before your trip. The bot shows prices in route answers.
5. Do not type personal data into the chat. The bot does not need it to work.

Remember that arrival times are estimates. Accuracy depends on the transport system's data, and a forecast on your phone can still leave you missing the last bus. If you travel at night, add a buffer and check the timetable in advance.