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| Taxis can
be flagged from hotels and taxi stands as well
as on the streets, if there are no taxi stands
nearby and traffic is not disrupted. Flagged taxi
fare starts between $2.40 and $2.80 for the first
1km. Additional charges apply at various times.
Airport - trips
from Changi Airport will cost an additional
$5 between 5pm-12am and an additional $3
at all other times
Singapore Expo - an additional $2 will be
charged for all trips starting at Singapore
Expo
CBD - an additional $1 from Mon-Fri, 5pm-8pm
Peak Hour - an additional $1 from Mon-Sat,
7.30am-9.30am and 5pm-8pm |
| Midnight: |
11.30pm to 11.44pm - 10% of
meter fare
11.45pm to 11.59pm - 20% of meter fare
12midnight to 12.59am - 35% of meter fare
1 am to 6 am - 50% of meter fare |
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Surcharges will automatically
be reflected in taximeter. |
Public Holidays
- an additional $1 on the eve of a Public
Holiday and on the day itself
ERP (Electronic Road Pricing) - the charge
is displayed on the in-vehicle unit |
For more information,
call or visit:
City Cab at (65) 6552 2222, www.citycab.com.sg
Comfort at (65) 6552 1111, www.comfortgroup.com.sg
Tibs at (65) 6555 8888, www.tibstaxis.com.sg
Please note that different
taxi companies have different fare structures.
The charges listed above serve as a guide. |
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This modern people-mover
is extremely fast, with a train arriving every
few minutes. Fares range from 80 cents to $1.80
and are available from vending machines at the
stations. Operating hours vary a little but trains
run from around 5.15am to 12.49pm. It's wise to
check what time the last train leaves if you're
planning a late night.
Currently, tickets are sold as ez-link
cards which the commuter taps on the entry and
exit gantries which lead to the platforms. When
the green light illuminates, proceed through the
ganrty. You might prefer the convenience of a
stored value ez-link card which will allow you
to take multiple trips on the train and bus, without
buying a ticket every time.
Check out www.smrtcorp.com
for more information. |
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Bus fares range from 70
cents to $1.40 on a non-air conditioned bus and
80 cents to $1.70 on an air-conditioned bus. Provide
the correct fare, as drivers do not give change.
The Transit Link Guide (for bus and MRT services)
is your fail-safe guide, available from MRT station
counters.
You may also purchase a stored value
ez-link card which will allow you to take multiple
trips on both the train and bus without buying
a ticket every time. When the value runs out,
simply top it up at the nearest train station.
The ez-link card should be tapped as you enter
the bus and when you exit. The maximum fare will
be deducted when you board the bus and once you
tap the card upon your exit, the correct fare
will be reimbursed if you haven't travelled the
full distance.
Check out www.sbstransit.com.sg
for more information. |
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Chauffeured and rental
cars are readily available in Singapore.
Sintat - (65) 6295 2211
Avis - (65) 6737 1668,
Hertz - (65) 6734 4646
Budget Rent-A-Car - (65) 6742 0119
Presidential Pacific Limousine - (65) 6339 9288.
If you plan on sightseeing in a
group, hire a mini bus from Lion Tourist at (65)
6733 9897. |
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