Like other old towns such as Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Merah and Clementi, Bedok had its original bus interchange built as part of its town centre, along with other facilities such as hawker centres, libraries and town councils.
Just two years after it was opened in February 1979, Bedok Bus Interchange was partially demolished to make way for a larger interchange to cope with the increased traffic.
In 1989, Bedok MRT Station was completed near the bus interchange, providing other alternatives for long-distance travelling commuters. The interchange remained a focal point of more than 30 trunk and feeder services.
The sheltered walkway frequently had pasar malam and men selling illegal VCDs. Witnessed a few times, when they somehow know the police coming, wow.. they abandon their stall and run like The Flash!!
In mid 80's, Bedok Bus Interchange was bothered by the issue of illegal fruit hawkers. The hawkers would set up makeshift stalls during peak hours, causing an obstruction of traffic. Some commuters also complained after being short-changed by the hawkers. HDB officers had to be deployed daily to curb the problem.
Bedok Bus Interchange, having served the residents of Bedok for some 32 years, had its operations finally ceased in 1 November 2014. It is now replaced by new air-conditional bus interchange, integrated with Bedok Residences and Bedok Mall, and directly connected to Bedok MRT Station.
Masya Allah. Thank you for posting this. It brings happiness and sadness. Happy to have found old memories. Sadness as nothing lasts in this dunya.
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