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Several notable events have recently occurred in Tampines, Singapore, including a change in bus service providers, an ongoing cicada control effort, and a new restaurant opening.

Bus Service Handover

SBS Transit, after 40 years of providing bus services in Tampines, has officially concluded its operations in the town. Go-Ahead Singapore has taken over the bus services in Tampines as of July 2026 ¹⁰. This transition marks a significant change in public transportation management for the area.

Cicada Control Efforts

Since March 2026, approximately 22,000 cicadas have been caught in Tampines Changkat through the deployment of light traps ⁹. These devices were strategically placed across 18 Housing Board (HDB) blocks. The purpose of these traps is to attract newly moulted cicadas, drawing them away from residential homes and into the traps, thereby managing the cicada population in the area ⁹.

New Restaurant Opening

Casa Vostra, a restaurant specializing in handmade pastas and pizzas, is set to open its fourth Singapore outlet at Wisma Atria in the fourth quarter of 2026 ⁷. While Wisma Atria is located in Orchard Road, not directly in Tampines, this expansion signifies ongoing business development in Singapore's culinary scene, which can impact dining options for residents across the island.