In Singapore, a very well thought out and built a public transportation system. Typically, if you are planning a trip to any sights in the city, at your disposal there are several options how to do it. Public transport in Singapore is presented by metro, buses and taxis. Separately it is necessary to allocate tourist buses and boats.
Metro in Singapore
Metro in Singapore is a modern and high-speed mode of transport, thanks to which you can reach most of the sights in the country. The metro system consists of 4 main lines and one adjacent: East West Line (Green Line), North West Line (purple line), North South Line (red line), Central Line (yellow line) and light metro, and is designed to deliver passengers to the main metro lines.
The fare is from 1.5 to 4 Singapore dollars. The price depends on the distance you are going to drive.
And, of course, tourists are always interested in the question, to which the metro station in Singapore is working. On weekdays, you can use them from 5.30 to midnight, and on weekends and holidays - from 6.00 and also until midnight.
Buses in Singapore
The bus system in Singapore is also well developed. Bus schedules can be purchased at bus stations.
The cost of a bus ticket for Singapore is from 0.5 to 1.1 Singapore dollar. The price depends on the distance and availability of air conditioning in the bus. You can pay for the fare on the bus at the entrance with cash using a special device or use the Tourist Pass or Ez-Link travel cards, if you have them. When calculating cash, remember that the machine does not issue a change, so it is advisable to stock up with coins.
Buses run around Singapore from 5.30 and until midnight.
Taxi
Taxis in Singapore are also considered an affordable mode of transport that will take you to any place at a very reasonable price. The price consists of the cost of landing in a taxi (from 3 to 5 Singapore dollars, the price depends on the class of the car) and the fare according to the taxi counter. Each kilometer will cost you about 50 cents. There are, of course, and various surcharges to the price, for example, at night or rush hour or for driving through the central part of the city.
Taxi is easy to catch on the street, and you can also call by phone: 6342 5222, 6552 1111, 6363 6888 and others. However, the call to the control room will also be charged - from 2.5 to 8 Singapore dollars - the price also depends on the class of the car.
Tourist boats
Another great option is a cruise on the Singapore River by boats. The duration of such a cruise is 40 minutes. You can enjoy the chic view of the Esplanade Theater , the Ferris wheel , admire from afar view of the Merlion statue and other panoramas opening onto the city.
Boats depart from berths on the quays of Bot Ki and Robertson Key and from the park Merlion from 9 am to 10 pm. The cost of the cruise is 22 Singapore dollars, for children - 12.
Coach Buses
In Singapore there are standard sightseeing double-decker buses that will take you to many places of interest in the country. They work on three different routes. Also there are unusual-looking tourist buses-amphibians, painted under a duck. Their route runs along the Clarke Quay , and then the bus descends to the water and swims along the river for an hour.
The cost of tickets for these buses is 33 Singapore dollars, for children - 22. They are sent from 10.00 to 18.00 from the shopping center Suntec City Tower (5, Temasek Blvd).
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Thus, a well-developed transport infrastructure will facilitate your fast and comfortable travel from one site to another and enjoy your time in the country.