Traffic signs
help to guide the safe and orderly movement of traffic. They serve many uses
such as:
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Transportation
Public Transportation
Train (MRT/LRT), Buses, and Taxis: are
the main public transports in Singapore.
MRT
The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system is probably the fastest
way to get around Singapore besides taxis. Besides being one of the cleanest transport
systems in the world, the MRT provides scenic views of our heartland and city
areas, with great access to almost every part of Singapore. You can download
the train route map from LTA for a complete
listing of train services and use it to navigate your way around our island.
BUS
SBS Transit
SBS Transit is Singapore’s major public bus service operator.
Operating convenient bus services all around Singapore, SBS Transit services
also ply destinations that are less accessible, such as areas beyond the city
centre and the heartlands. Most of their buses are equipped with
air-conditioning and provides trunk, feeder, Express, Townlink and Premium
services.If you’re a night owl and would like to discover Singapore’s bustling
nightlife, SBS Transit also provides special bus services called the Nite Owl,
which operate on Fridays, Saturdays and the eve of Public Holidays.
Plus, if you have access to iris (Intelligent Route Information
System) NextBus service, it’s highly unlikely to lose your way around
Singapore. Offering bus arrival time estimation on a real time basis, the iris
Journey Planner provides travel solutions by bus based on the cheapest fare,
shortest walking distance or shortest travelling time. You can find both of
these services at www.sbstransit.com.sg, and via GPRS and
SMS on mobile devices.
SMRT / LRT
Besides being Singapore’s first mass-rapid transit operator, SMRT
also runs bus services primarily in the northern parts of Singapore. It shares
a duopoly with SBS Transit as part of Singapore’s transport system. Similar to
SBS Transit, it operates feeder, express and premium services.
SMRT also operates the popular NightRider service, which is a safe
and affordable alternative transport option for commuters who spend weekends
partying till late. The seven late night routes operate from the city to
different housing estates of Singapore between 11:30 pm to 4 am.
Whether you travel with SBS Transit or SMRT, you can either use
cash or purchase a stored value card, locally known as an ez-link card, from
the TransitLink Ticket Office located at selected SMRT stations. Standard value
tickets for single trips may also be purchased from General Ticketing Machines
(GTMs) located at all SMRT stations. Visit www.smrt.com.sg for more
details.
Taxi
Taxis offer a choice for commuters who wish to have a personalised
and door to door service. Know the ins and outs of travelling by taxis in
Singapore. However, it's more costly than other modes of
transportation. While public transport is the most efficient means of
travel, taxis bridge the gap between commuting and driving a car.
Types of taxi companies in Singapore
- Taxi hotline / details
- Taxi app
Private hired taxis
Private Transportation
Cars are the most costly mode of transportation in Singapore. A
brand new basic Japanese car can easily cost S$60,000 and above, while luxury
cars ranges from S$100,000 onwards. For comparisons, a Honda City is about S$60,000
while a Porsche 911 Turbo costs a staggering S$600,000!
To register a new vehicle, you must bid for a COE – a certificate
of entitlement to own a vehicle in the appropriate vehicle category. Currently,
the COE bidding exercise is conducted twice a month. You may bid for a COE via
the ATMs, phone banking and internet banking facilities of the participating
banks. Or, you can also ask your new car dealer to bid for a COE on your
behalf.
Click on the links below for more information.
- Owning a Vehicle
- Renting a Car
Source:
http://www.yoursingapore.com/content/traveller/en/plan-your-trip/transport/travelling-within-singapore/mrt.html
http://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/public-transport/taxis.html
http://www.yoursingapore.com/content/traveller/en/plan-your-trip/transport/travelling-within-singapore/bus.html
http://www.singaporeexpats.com/guides-for-expats/singapore-travel-guide.htm
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