Singapore Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Water
Getting Around by Rail
Getting Around by Road
Bus: There is a well-developed system of local services run by two main companies. The service is cheap and efficient and operates throughout the day. Three City Buzz services loop the city. A SIA hop-on, hop-off service operates daily. There are additional peak-hours-only shuttle and minibus services. A flat fare system operates on the one-man routes. A timetable and route map is available from bookstores. Service buses are operated by SBS (tel: 1 800 225 5663, in Singapore only; website: www.sbstransit.com.sg).
Car hire: There are several car hire/self-drive firms with offices at the airport and in hotels.
Documentation: A national driving licence is sufficient for stays up to one month. For visits beyond one month, an International Driving Permit is required.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Taxi: These are numerous and relatively cheap. They can be picked up from outside hotels and official ranks or flagged down in the streets. Taxis are metered. Some surcharges are not shown on the meter. It is possible to negotiate hourly rates for round-island tours.
Metro: Singapore has one of the most advanced metro systems in the world. The trains operate 0530-0300 (0600-0000 on Sundays and public holidays) with stations being served on average every six minutes. The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) (tel: 1 800 336 8900, in Singapore only; website: www.smrt.com.sg) is a modern, comfortable, efficient and cheap way to explore Singapore.
Over 40 stations link the city centre and suburbs, thus providing an opportunity to visit some of Singapore's attractions along the three main routes. The MRT system also extends out to Changi Airport (journey time from city centre - 25 minutes). A Quick Guide to the MRT Travel is available from MRT stations.
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