Ray Sim Chin Heng
Ray Sim Chin Heng
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  Public Transport - Buses
Most buses are air-conditioned to beat the heat and some even have televisions installed, making rides pleasant. The bus routes are comprehensive and cover most of Singapore. Buses are frequent and regular.

Cost: Trips on trunk routes cost between $0.60 and $1.80 depending on the distance travelled. You can pay for fares with cash (you must have exact change on hand) or with an EZ-Link card.

This card is a contactless stored value smartcard, which can be used on buses, the MRT and LRT. It can be bought from any Transitlink Ticket Office (at some Bus Interchanges and all MRT Stations) at $15 (consisting of $3 refundable Travel Deposit, non-refundable $5 Card Cost and a minimum travel value of $7) and topped up with more credit.

Tap it on the reader as you board and disembark from the bus. If you fail to tap on disembarking, the full fare for the longest journey possible will be debited from your card. You will enjoy rebates when making transfers between the MRT and buses within the time allowed.

Concessions: Senior citizens, students with concession cards and children below 1.2m in height are given concessionary rates.

Handicap Access: Starting 2006, most buses are being fitted out for handicap access.
 
  Public Transport - MRT
Moving around Singapore isn’t very difficult at all with the extensive MRT network stretching all across the island. Consisting of three lines (North-South, East-West, North-East), the MRT is complemented by the LRT (Light Rail Transit).

Fast, modern and air-conditioned, the trains operate at regular intervals of 3 – 8 minutes from as 5am to 12:30am daily.

Costs: Relatively cheap with fares ranging from S$0.65 to S$2.98 for adults. You can use your EZ-Link card (also usable on SBS and TIBS buses) to travel. This card is a contactless stored value smartcard which can be used on buses, the MRT and LRT and available from any Transitlink Ticket Office.

You can also buy a single trip ticket at the General Ticketing Machines (GTMs) at each station. These GTMs allow commuters to purchase additional credit to add to their EZ-Link cards or to purchase tickets for single trips. A $1.00 refundable ticket deposit is charged for each single trip ticket. This refund can be collected from any GTM within 30 days of purchase.

Concessions: Senior citizens, students with concession cards and children below 1.2m in height are given concessionary rates. Senior citizens pay $0.64 to $0.70 and students pay $0.40 to $0.50.

Handicap Access: Most MRT Stations are fitted out for handicap access with elevators and ramps. The newer trains also have space allocated in each carriage for wheelchairs.
 
  Public Transport - Taxis
Taxis are widely available except during peak hours and on rainy days. They may be flagged down at any time of the day along any public road. High traffic and demand in certain areas, particularly at the city centre, require that you use taxi stands instead.

All taxis are required to display their license plate number inside the taxi above the doors. If you have left something in the taxi, call the taxi company and they will send out an alert about the missing item via the satellite booking system.

Costs: Fares are metered and flag-down fare starts at $2.40. Rates for the different taxi companies range but by not much. There is a midnight surcharge for cabs booked or hailed after 12 pm, a peak hour and public holiday surcharge of $1, as well as surcharges for certain locations such as Changi Airport and the CBD.

Bookings: You can also book a taxi via telephone or through the internet for a fee (from $2.50 - $4), which is then transmitted to individual taxis via a Global Positioning System or digital voice despatch. Taxis then take about 5 – 10 minutes to arrive.
 
  Private Transport - Walking

Adjust to the heat and humidity of Singapore, and you will find that exploring Singapore on foot a joy. There are many pedestrian overhead bridges as well as underground walkways (especially in the city) to make walking easier. Soak up the morning sunshine before 11am or enjoy balmy breezes at sunset past 5pm, and avoid the outdoors during the hottest parts of the day between 11am – 5pm. Remember that jaywalking is illegal, and you will be fined for it.
 
  Private Transport - Driving Culture
Cars are the most costly mode of transportation in Singapore yet they have become essential to many Singaporeans. Right-hand drive is the norm in Singapore. Here are some things you need to know about driving culture in Singapore.

Common Problems: Tailgating as well as drivers who don’t indicate are common problems on Singapore roads. Frequent torrential monsoon rains also raise a host of other problems such as lowered visibility, motorcyclists sheltering under flyovers, and congested roads.

Flashing Hazard Lights: Unlike what you are used to, hazard lights can indicate a stop in the fast lane or a reverse in the left lane. Taxis also use their hazard lights to signal stopping for customers.

Motorcycles: While they are expected to stick to the middle of a lane, most motorcyclists in Singapore weave through traffic and pose significant hazard to themselves and others. Keep an eye out for as they tend to hug street lane dividers, making it difficult to see them in the rear view mirror.

ERP: Electronic road pricing system that covers all heavily used roads during peak hours. This is charged via the ERP unit fitted within all Singapore registered vehicles. The ERP unit is used with a CashCard. You must have sufficient value on your CashCard for the toll or you will be fined for non-payment.

COE: This vehicle quota system controls the number of new cars entering the roads each month. If you wish to buy a vehicle, you must buy a COE (Certificate of Entitlement). The COE is valid for 10 years from the date of registration of the vehicle and is non-transferable.

Motor Vehicle Taxes: Purchase prices of all motor vehicles include import duty, registration fee, additional registration fee (ARF), and road tax according to the capacity of your car. There is a surcharge of between 10% - 50% of the road tax if your car is more than 10 years old. Cars need to pass an annual inspection.

 
  Private Transport - Singapore Traffic Rules & Regulations
Traffic enforcement methods and regulations differ from those in other countries, with steep penalties for violators. You can get better acquainted with Singapore traffic rules and regulations with a copy of the Basic Theory of Driving Manual published by the Traffic Police; available at all Sing Post Offices.

Apply For A Singapore License:

Speed Limits: The speed limit of all roads in Singapore is 50km per hour, unless otherwise stated. The speed limit on expressways is 80km or 90km per hour and 70km per hour within tunnels.

Red Light Cameras: Some traffic junctions are fitted out with automatic cameras and are indicated by blue and white signs stating “Red Light Camera”. If caught in the act, you will receive a summons by mail after the alleged offence.

Speed Cameras: This records speed limit violations on film. Blue and white signs indicate the presence of these cameras.

Mobile Phones: The use of hand-held phones is strictly forbidden. This includes making calls, paging, reading or writing an SMS. A first time conviction earns you 12 demerit points and a maximum fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months as well as possible temporary disqualification from driving.

Headlights: You are required to have your headlights switched on between 7pm – 7am, during heavy rain or when visibility is reduced.

Seatbelts: ALL passengers are required by law to wear seat belts.

Alcohol: Do not drink and drive. The blood alcohol content is 80mg per 100ml of blood.

Emergencies: In case of an accident, call 999 for the police and 995 for an ambulance or the Traffic Police Emergency Hotline at 1800 547 1818.
 
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