Good news for bus commuters in Choa Chu Kang - they can expect a smoother , more efficient ride later this month.

From June 27, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will introduce the "Mandatory Give Way to Buses Scheme" at four bus bays in the area.

The designated bus bays are located along Choa Chu Kang Road, opposite the Phoenix LRT Station and Blk 26, and along Choa Chu Kang Drive, opposite Blk 209, said LTA on Wednesday.

Prior to implementation, banners will be put up along the respective roads to remind motorists of the need to give way to buses exiting bus bays.

These are the first bus bays to be added to since the scheme was piloted in December of last year at 22 such bays along Bukit Batok East Avenue 3, Toh Tuck Road and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8.

Results from the pilot showed that the scheme is effective in reducing the amount of time buses spend trying to get out of bus bays, improving overall bus speeds.

Buses are now able to exit the bus bays faster with a time reduction of up to 73 per cent in some cases. Bus journey times have also improved by up to 7 per cent.

The LTA will identify more locations island-wide that are well suited to this scheme.

With the extension of this scheme, more bus commuters can benefit from the faster travel time.