🔥 Trending Causeway Link Buses Go Cashless: What You Need to Know

Causeway Link, a major cross-border bus service operating between Singapore and Johor Bahru, Malaysia, is implementing a phased transition to cashless payments. This change will significantly impact commuters who previously relied on cash for their bus fares.

Key Dates and Locations for Cashless Implementation

The transition to cashless payments is being rolled out in two main phases ¹²⁵:

• From August 20, 2026: Causeway Link buses departing from Queen Street (CW2 route) and Newton Circus (CW5 route) in Singapore will no longer accept cash payments on board ²⁴⁷. This initial phase focuses on these specific routes, requiring passengers to use cashless methods for their journeys from these locations ⁸.
• From October 1, 2026: The cashless requirement will be extended to all other Causeway Link cross-border and feeder bus services ¹²⁵. This marks a complete shift away from on-board cash payments across the entire Causeway Link network.

Accepted Cashless Payment Methods

To accommodate this change, Causeway Link is offering several cashless payment options for passengers ³⁶:

• ManjaLink Card: This is a contactless smart card specifically designed for cashless payments on Causeway Link buses, including cross-border routes and selected intra-Johor routes ³.
• EZ-Link Card: Singaporean commuters can use their EZ-Link cards for payment ²⁶.
• Visa and Mastercard: Credit and debit cards from these major providers are accepted ²⁶.
• LUGO App: Payments can be made via the LUGO mobile application ²³⁶.
• Single Journey E-tickets: Passengers have the option to purchase single journey e-tickets ³⁶.

What if You Still Prefer to Pay with Cash?

For passengers who still wish to pay with cash, the option remains available, but with a crucial change: tickets must be purchased before boarding the bus ¹³. This means cash payments will no longer be accepted directly by the bus driver or on board the vehicle once the cashless policy takes effect for a given route.

This move aims to streamline operations and enhance convenience for commuters by promoting digital payment methods ¹⁶.