History
Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot started operations in 1978, replacing the Paya Lebar Bus Service's Paya Lebar Depot before it relocated to Ang Mo Kio. The old depot was replaced by SMRT Trains Kim Chuan Depot. Service 169 had been the mainstay with Atlanteans together with all services until 1983. The Mercedes-Benz O405 and Leyland Olympian 3-Axles are always common since it sticky glue from 2000 to 2010, after which Mercedes-Benz O405 was replaced by Scania K230UB and Volvo B10M Mark IV (DM).
This bus depot is the only one that have burnt twice - 1998 (AMDEP 143) and 2010 (AMDEP 25).
This bus depot is also the starting point for Service 45, Townlink 265 & Townlink 268. It also serves as the resting point for Service 128 during AM Peak.
Read more about this topic: Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot (SBS Transit)
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