| Moving around in Singapore |
Singapore being a small island countryhas a well established transport network.Moving around country is very convenient with many options. You can travel by train, public bus or taxi, or the combination. Travel by train is more recommended as it can avoid traffic, and the train links to all major shopping area and the Central Business District. The train system in Singapore is called Mass Rapid Transit or MFT. It links the north, east, south, west of the country, with north-east line added and a ring line is under construction. The train can also bring you to the Singapore Changi International Airport. You can take a look at the Train Network Map from the SMRT which is the main train operation that operates the East-West and North South lines. You can also check out the prices for your journey from the online fares site. Depends on the distance of the journey, in most cases the fares should be within S$2 (as of Year 2008 fares) To travel by bus, there is also online Bus Guide from the two main Bus Operator, SMRT and SBS Transit. Traffic could be high during rush hours and in certain areas. For example Orchard Road, the famous shopping area, traffic is slow throughout the day, everyday. Taxi fares are reasonably priced compared to many countries. All taxi charges are based on the meter. Depending on the different companies, there are slight variation on the meter pricing. In general the starting meter is at S$2.80 to S$3.00 (as of 2009). Every subsequent KM, the charges is about $0.20. Getting a taxi in Singapore can be quite challenging as a lot of times you can see the taxi having the "On Call" sign turn on, or they are changing shift. Do note down the Land Transport Authority of Singapore Hotline Number: 1800-2255-582. You can call this number if there is any unsatisfactory service or complain. Remember to note down the Taxi Number and the driver's name. The driver's identity is displayed in the taxi. |
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