If you prefer a personalised service, you can hail a taxi along road, at a taxi stand, or make a phone booking.
The demand for taxis rise during peak periods (e.g. 7.00am to 9.30am and 5.00pm to 11.00pm on weekdays), rainy days and festive seasons. Try booking a taxi by phone during these times take note that a booking surcharge will apply.
Taxi fares must be charged by the taxi meter and are based on a flag-down rate and the distance travelled. The flag-down rate ranges from SGD 2.80 to SGD 3.20 (depending on the type of taxi). A location surcharge may also apply. Please check the driver on the surcharges and ask for a receipt at the end of the trip.
Limousine taxi services charge a flat rate and can be booked from their respective taxi companies and approved limousine counters at Airport Terminals, Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, Singapore Expo and certain hotels. Please check with the taxi companies or limousine counters on the rates when you book a limousine taxi service.
It is illegal for taxi drivers to solicit for passenger, overcharge fares or refuse to pick up passengers without a valid reason. Please call 1-800-CALL-LTA (1-800-2255-582) to report any errant taxi driver.
Within the Central Business District (CBD) from 7.00am to 10.00pm (except on Sundays and Public Holidays), taxi drivers are not allowed to pick up or drop off passengers along main roads plied by buses. Taxi passengers may board or alight from taxi at taxi stands/stops, pick up or drop off points at building driveways, or along side roads not plied by buses.
For the convenience of passengers, each taxi stand/stop and pick-up or drop-off point at building driveways in the CBD is assigned a unique location code for easy identification. Use this location code when informing the taxi phone booking centre of you pick up point.
Common Taxi Booking Hotline - (65) 6-3425-222 or (65) 6 DIAL CAB
Phone Booking Hotlines
Comfort & CityCab - (65) 6552-1111
Premier (65) - 6363-6888
Smart (65) - 6485-7777
SMRT (65) - 6555-8888
Trans Cab - (65) 6555-3333
Yellow Top - (65) 6293-5545
Prime - (65) 6778-0808
Useful Websites & Phone Numbers
TransitLink - 1-800-2255-663 or 1-800-CALL-ONE - www.transitlink.com.sg
SBS Transit - 1-800-287-2727 www.sbstransit.com.sg
SMRT - 1-800-336-8900 www.smrt.com.sg
The Singapore Tourist Pass - (65) 6223-2282 - www.thesingaporetouristpass.com
This section is contributed by the Land Transport Authority, SBS Transit, SMRT, and TransitLink.
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Singapore Transportation: MRT
The MRT, Singapore’s rail transit system, is a quick and comfortable way of getting around busy corridors of the island. It comprises three main lines – the North-South, East-West, and North-East Lines. Trains operate from about 6.00am to 12 midnight daily.
Fares
MRT fares range from SGD 0.90 to SGD 2.10 for single-trip Standard Tickets, and from SGD 0.66 to SGD 2.00 for adult ez-link cards.
ez-link card type - Basic card cost/Travel deposit - Travel Value
The Singapore Tourist Pass - SGD 10.00 (fully refundable when Pass is returned within 5 days) Unlimited MRT & Bus trips for:
1 day: SGD 8.00
2 days: SGD 16.00
3 days: SGD 24.00
Standard Ticket (for single trips on the MRT only) - SGD 1.00 (refundable+) Depends on purchased fare, from SGD 1.00 to SGD 2.10
Adult ez-link card - SGD 8.00 (SGD 3.00 refundable*) - SGD 7.00 (can be topped up*)
+Return the Standard Ticket t any General Ticketing Machine (GTM) at MRT stations and get a refund of the SGD 1.00 deposit.
*The ez-link card can be topped up at TransiLink Offices at MRT stations and selected bus interchanges, as well as Add Value Machines and General Ticketing Machines at MRT Stations. You can get a refund on any remaining travel value and deposit on the ez-link card at any TransiLink Ticket Office.
Resources on MRT and Bus Services
Fares
MRT fares range from SGD 0.90 to SGD 2.10 for single-trip Standard Tickets, and from SGD 0.66 to SGD 2.00 for adult ez-link cards.
ez-link card type - Basic card cost/Travel deposit - Travel Value
The Singapore Tourist Pass - SGD 10.00 (fully refundable when Pass is returned within 5 days) Unlimited MRT & Bus trips for:
1 day: SGD 8.00
2 days: SGD 16.00
3 days: SGD 24.00
Standard Ticket (for single trips on the MRT only) - SGD 1.00 (refundable+) Depends on purchased fare, from SGD 1.00 to SGD 2.10
Adult ez-link card - SGD 8.00 (SGD 3.00 refundable*) - SGD 7.00 (can be topped up*)
+Return the Standard Ticket t any General Ticketing Machine (GTM) at MRT stations and get a refund of the SGD 1.00 deposit.
*The ez-link card can be topped up at TransiLink Offices at MRT stations and selected bus interchanges, as well as Add Value Machines and General Ticketing Machines at MRT Stations. You can get a refund on any remaining travel value and deposit on the ez-link card at any TransiLink Ticket Office.
Resources on MRT and Bus Services
- The “Travel With Ease: Public Transport Guide For Tourist” brochure, available free-of-charge at selected Singapore Visitors Centre and TransiLink Ticket Offices at selected MRT Stations.
- Information panels at MRT stations and bus stops
- The Public Transport Journey Planner at www.transitlink.co.sg
- Key Bus Services Maps at bus stops in the Orchard Road Vicinity.
Singapore Transportation: Bus
With a comprehensive island-wide network, Singapore’s bus services allow you to travel to all corners of the island and experience Singapore’s vibrant street life firsthand. Most regular buses operate from around 6.00aam to 11.30pm daily. Bus frequencies range from 5 to 30 minutes.
Fares
If you pay by cash, you can collect a paper ticket at the ticket dispenser. Please pay the exact cash fare as no change will be given on the bus. If you are unsure of your fare, you can either ask the bus driver or refer to the information panels at bus stops and interchanges.
Bus Services Bus Fares
The Singapore Tourist Pass - Unlimited travel on all bus services
Adult Cash
Basic Non-Airconditioned Buses - SGD 0.90 – SGD 1.60
Basic - Air-conditioned buses - SGD 1.00 – SGD 1.90
Night Owl Service - SGD 3.00 flat rate*
NightRider Service - SGD 3.00 flat rate*
Adult ez-link card Basic
Non-Airconditioned Buses SGD 0.66 – SGD 1.42
Basic Air-conditioned buses SGD 0.71 – SGD 1.67
Night Owl Service - SGD 2.50 – flat rate
NightRider Service
(inclusive of one free transfer to another NightRider service within 45 minutes upon alighting from first NightRider service) - SGD 3.00 flat rate*
*Transfer rebates and bus concession passes are not applicable
Premium After-Hours Bus Services
Night Owl
Night Owl consists of eight services linking Orchard Road, Little India, River Valley/Mohamed Sultan Road, Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, and Marina Centre. It operates from midnight to 4.00am on Fridays, Saturdays and eves of public holidays.
NightRider
NightRider consists of seven services lining various parts of the city centre including Orchard Road, River Valley/Mohamed Sultan Road, Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, and Marina Centre. It operates from 11.30pm to 4.35am on Fridays, Saturdays and eves of public holidays.
Fares
If you pay by cash, you can collect a paper ticket at the ticket dispenser. Please pay the exact cash fare as no change will be given on the bus. If you are unsure of your fare, you can either ask the bus driver or refer to the information panels at bus stops and interchanges.
Bus Services Bus Fares
The Singapore Tourist Pass - Unlimited travel on all bus services
Adult Cash
Basic Non-Airconditioned Buses - SGD 0.90 – SGD 1.60
Basic - Air-conditioned buses - SGD 1.00 – SGD 1.90
Night Owl Service - SGD 3.00 flat rate*
NightRider Service - SGD 3.00 flat rate*
Adult ez-link card Basic
Non-Airconditioned Buses SGD 0.66 – SGD 1.42
Basic Air-conditioned buses SGD 0.71 – SGD 1.67
Night Owl Service - SGD 2.50 – flat rate
NightRider Service
(inclusive of one free transfer to another NightRider service within 45 minutes upon alighting from first NightRider service) - SGD 3.00 flat rate*
*Transfer rebates and bus concession passes are not applicable
Premium After-Hours Bus Services
Night Owl
Night Owl consists of eight services linking Orchard Road, Little India, River Valley/Mohamed Sultan Road, Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, and Marina Centre. It operates from midnight to 4.00am on Fridays, Saturdays and eves of public holidays.
NightRider
NightRider consists of seven services lining various parts of the city centre including Orchard Road, River Valley/Mohamed Sultan Road, Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, and Marina Centre. It operates from 11.30pm to 4.35am on Fridays, Saturdays and eves of public holidays.
When to Purchase The Singapore Tourist Pass
The pass can be purchased over the counter at Selected TransiLink Ticket Office at MRT Stations and at selected Singapore Visitors Centres. You can also extend the Pass or encode money at these locations. Online purchases are available at www.thesingaporetouristpass.com. You can either have the pass delivered to your hotel for a nominal fee or pickup the pass at any of the locations listed on www.thesingaporetouristpass.com.
*Unlimited travel onlu on basic public bus and train services. It startsupon the very first ‘tap’ of the Pass on bus MRT readers of basic services and will run for the duration of the number of days the All Day Pass is purchased for. It will expire at the end of the public transport work day (i.e. the last bus/train) on the last day of the Pass duration.
It excludes rides on Express bus services such as Fast Forward and NightRider and Nite Owl bus routers.
*Unlimited travel onlu on basic public bus and train services. It startsupon the very first ‘tap’ of the Pass on bus MRT readers of basic services and will run for the duration of the number of days the All Day Pass is purchased for. It will expire at the end of the public transport work day (i.e. the last bus/train) on the last day of the Pass duration.
It excludes rides on Express bus services such as Fast Forward and NightRider and Nite Owl bus routers.
The Singapore Tourist Pass
The Singapore Tourist Pass is the only all-day travel pass that offers tourists unlimited travel* on Singapore’s public buses and MRT trains. Feel the ease of exploring the island with 1,2, or 3 days’ worth of unlimited travel encoded onto an ez-link card.
Types of Singapore Tourist Passes
1-day Pass - SGD 8.00
2-day Pass - SGD 16.00
3-day Pass - SGD 24.00
Excludes SGD 10.00 deposit which is fully refundable when Pass is returned within 5 days.
Types of Singapore Tourist Passes
1-day Pass - SGD 8.00
2-day Pass - SGD 16.00
3-day Pass - SGD 24.00
Excludes SGD 10.00 deposit which is fully refundable when Pass is returned within 5 days.
The EZ Link Card
The ez-link card is a contactless tap-and-go smart card and a convenient way of paying fares on both MRTs and buses. You can purchase an ez-link card with prepaid travel value at TransiLink Ticket Offices and Passenger Service Centres at MRT Stations, as well as at selected bus interchanges. For TransiLink Offices and their operating hours, please log on to the TransiLink website at www.transilink.com.sg, or call the TransiLink Hotline at 1-800 CALL ONE (1-800-2255-663).
Using your ez-link card on the MRT
Tap your ez-link card on the faregate card reader. If you require assistance with you ez-link card, you may approach the MRT Service Centre on the TransiLink Ticket Office.
Using your ez-link card on Buses
Tap you ez-link card on the entry card reader upon boarding. Before alighting, tap you ez-link card on the exit card reader.
Using your ez-link card on the MRT
Tap your ez-link card on the faregate card reader. If you require assistance with you ez-link card, you may approach the MRT Service Centre on the TransiLink Ticket Office.
Using your ez-link card on Buses
Tap you ez-link card on the entry card reader upon boarding. Before alighting, tap you ez-link card on the exit card reader.
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