 
Express Bus Agencies Association (EBAA) was formed in 2003 by a group of express bus operators and is registered with the Registry of Societies (ROS). Our registration number is ROS/0178/2003/TAP. The association is located at the following address:
5001 Beach Road
#04-02 Golden Mile Complex
Singapore 199588
The association has in place a constitution with the office bearers appointed once every two years. Currently the association has 30 members comprising mainly the tour & travel related agencies and express bus operators. Of these, 9 are ordinary members with express bus operating license and 21 others are associate members related to the industry.
EBAA ordinary members are mainly express bus operators providing land transportation for passengers traveling to Malaysia and even up to Hatyai, Thailand. Most of our express bus operators provide air-conditioned coach services to Malaysia and are equipped with electronic snoozer seat and personal entertainment system to pamper you right from the start of your journey to your destination.
For peace of mind, do logon to our member’s website for special promotion and tour packages and be assured of our friendly staffs to cater to your traveling needs.
The primary objective of the association is to promote goodwill, foster cooperation and understanding amongst its members. The secondary objectives of the association include the followings:
| a. |
To act as arbitrators or to assist in the settlement of disputes, problems and difficulties arising between members. |
| b. |
To make recommendation to the relevant Authority or bodies in relation to any measure that may be taken involving its members. |
| c. |
To offer assistance and advice to any interested bodies in connection with the express bus trade and tourism. |
| d. |
To offer assistance and advice to any interested bodies in connection with the express bus trade and tourism. |
EBAA members are mainly express bus operators and of the 24 million visitors to Malaysia from January to December 2011, 13.5 millions or 50% are from Singapore (an increase of 2.5% over the same period for 2010) and of these 30% or close to 4 million visitors traveled to Malaysia by express buses and excursion coaches. This figure shows that tourist arrivals from Singapore to Malaysia for period January to December 2011 average more than 1 million per month.
In addition, inbound passengers from Malaysia including workers and tourists on transit traveling by coaches to Singapore are estimated to be 1.5 millions. While we see tourism as an economic driver in our economy, the state of the tour bus industry is facing a transformation in improving its services and projecting itself as a key land transport provider for travelers to Malaysia and beyond.
EBAA organise consumer travel fair to Malaysia through our annual edition of “Travel Malaysia” with the support from Tourism Malaysia as the Title Sponsor. Main sponsor includes bank and insurance company together with key players from the express bus operators and those from the hotels and resorts operators from Malaysia. “Travel Malaysia” event has become a household name in Singapore and is always the most comprehensive tourism exhibition on Malaysia as a holiday destination. Visitors at the fair can looked forward to a wide range and unique mélange of attractions and holiday packages, as well as the multitude of special products and services offered by the major players in the tour and travel industries. |
