 Singapore has one of the most extensive and efficient public transportation systems in the world. Travelling in the city and suburbs is typically a quick and affordable affair.
The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) operates an extensive network of trains across the country. Trains operate from 5.30am -12.30am daily, every three to eight minutes. A ride on the MRT from Singapore Changi Airport to the city takes less than half an hour. A copy of A Quick Guide to MRT Travel can be obtained from the Station Control Rooms at all MRT stations.
Public buses run daily from 5.30am - midnight. Extended night services cost slightly more.
Rides on the MRT cost from 80 cents to S$1.80. For travel on the MRT, you need to purchase a one-trip farecard. Public buses accept cash. The recommended mode of payment for both the MRT and public buses is using the EZ-link card which is a stored-value card giving discounted fare for multiple rides. The EZ-link card may be purchased and topped up at most MRT stations and bus interchanges. Each adult card is sold with a minimum value of S$10 plus a deposit of S$5. The Transitlink Guide gives detailed information on both the MRT and bus services and is available at $1.50 from most MRT stations, bus interchanges and major bookstores.
Full-time students in public institutions enjoy concession travel on the MRT and public buses. Contact your educational institution for more details.
Some typical fees are:
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Students from |
BCP1 |
TCP2 |
HCP3 |
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Primary
|
21.50
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19.00
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40.50
|
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Secondary, JC, ITE
|
26.50
|
24.00
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50.50
|
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Tertiary
|
50.00
|
43.00
|
93.00
|
|
Footnotes:
1 Bus Concession Pass, unlimited travel on SBS Transit and TIBS buses (except Express, Jurong Island, Sentosa, CSS and Night services) for one month.
2 Train Concession Pass, valid for up to four rides a day on the MRT &/or LRT for one month.
3 Hybrid Concession Pass, combination of BCP and TCP.
Taxis ply the island round the clock. You may queue for a Taxi at any designated Taxi stand, make a booking through a Taxi company's hotline or flag one down. Taxis carry a maximum of four passengers and seat belts are compulsory by law for all passengers.
All taxis are metered, mostly with the standard fares of S$2.80 for the first 1km or part thereof. Surcharges apply for peak hours (Mondays to Saturdays, 7.30am - 9.30am and 5pm - 8pm), after midnight (12am - 6 am daily), city area surcharges for cabs hired within the Central Business District (CBD) area (Monday to Thursdays, 5pm - 8pm and Fridays to Saturdays, 5pm -12 midnight), departing from the Singapore Changi Airport, Seletar Airport or Singapore Expo, on the eve and on public holidays, as well as for trips passing through an Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantry. Credit card payments incur a 10% surcharge on the fare.
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