Getting around within singapore

Travelling within singapore is very convenient as the public transport system is very good.

Singapore is extremely well connected by Public transport (which incidentally is privatized) and one can reach any place in Singapore thru Buses (extremely comfortable since most of them are aircon) or thru MRT (which are also aircon). However one must remember while traveling in any form of transportation, there is a fine on eating and drinking which helps Singapore keeping its transport extremely clean.

Taxis

Taxis are just a call away and can be reached easily especially during non peak hours (peak hours are from 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. and in the evening from 5p.m. to 8 p.m.). Taxis during the peak hours charge an additional 35% on the metered fare. There is a midnight surcharge in case you take a taxi from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. wherein the charge is 50% of the metered fare. In case you call for a taxi there is a booking charge of S$3.50 (during peak hours) and S$2.50 (non peak hours). There are various types of taxi for e.g. the most commonly seen are the Toyota Crown (wherein the meter starts from S$2.80), whereas the minimum fare is S$3.0 for Sonata or any other luxuary sedans. There are several taxi companies which can be called, but the most reliable is Comfort (owned by Govt of Singapore and operates more than 70% of the taxis in Singapore). The following are the contact numbers of the taxi operators:

S.No. Taxi Operator Contact Number*
1 Comfort / Cablink 6552-1111
2 Smrt 6485-7777
3 Transcab 6555-3333
4 Silver Cab 6363-8888
5 Tibs 6555-8888
6 Jurong Taxi stand 6265-4553
7 Yellow Top Taxi’s 6293-5545
8 Prime Taxi 6778-0808
* For international travelers – code of Singapore is +65

Bus
There are 2 major bus operators viz SMRT and SBS transit that ply on singapore roads. The buses are normally aircon. You have to pay the exact fare to buy ticket on board or you can use the ezlink card(details seperately). You can search for the bus no or plan you trip on these websites
http://www.smrt.com.sg/buses/buses.asp
http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/

Normally the buses start at 5.30 in the morning and the last bus would be at 11.30 but the timings could be different for different routes. Please check the website for the same. Night riders services are also available but on limited routes which ply from 11.30 p.m. to 4.30 a.m. For night rider service routes connect to the link - http://www.transitlink.com.sg/pdf/Child_ez-link_application_12_Apr_06.pdf

LRT / MRT

Getting around Singapore is a breeze with the MRT. You can same time specially during peak hours when theres lots of traffic on road.

SMRT operates two main rail lines, the North South Line which runs from Marina Bay Station to Jurong East Station via Woodlands Station, and the East West Line which runs from Pasir Ris Station to Boon Lay Station.

If you wish to connect to the North East Line, simply change trains at Dhoby Ghaut Station or Outram Park Station. For commuters headed to the Singapore Expo Centre or travellers bound for Singapore Changi Airport, hop on board the Singapore Changi Airport Express which calls at Tanah Merah Station.

To locate an MRT station, simply look out for MRT signs displayed along main roads and the beacons and signs prominently displayed outside stations

For Map - http://www.smrt.com.sg/trains/network_map.asp


Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (BPLRT) is the first Light Rail Transit (LRT) system to be built in Singapore. The fully automated BPLRT system which covers 7.8km of elevated guideways is a modern and convenient feeder service.

All 14 stations on the BPLRT line are conveniently located within 400m of most apartment blocks in Bukit Panjang and Choa Chu Kang estates. Covered linkways protect you from the elements whilst access to amenities and other modes of transportation such as the MRT and bus provide the convenience and connectivity you are looking for.