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Singapore
GOING
AROUND
Metro:
The Mass Rapid Transit or underground links the entire island
with 48 stations on three lines. It is fast, efficient and comfortable.
Tickets are cents 60 to $1.60.
Road: Roads are well maintained in Singapore. Bus: Two
large companies operate the bulk of the cheap and efficient bus
system. The fares range from cents 50 to $1.10. Shuttle services
for peak hours also run.
Taxis:
Taxis are available easily except during rush hour and when it
rains very heavily. The minimum fare is S$2.80 (US $1.75), fairs
are to be paid by the meter but there are a few fixed surcharges.
For instance luggage kept in the dickey costs about $1.00 extra:
a third adult will add a further 50 cents to the fare on the meter.
Also, during rush hour in the city between 4 pm to 9 pm on weekdays
taxis booked by telephone cost an additional $2 and so on.
Cars
and 2 Wheelers: People drive on the left, as in India. Cars
entering the central business district MUST carry more than 4
persons during rush hours; else a $3 licence has to be purchased.
Public
Transport:
Bus S$0.55 - S$1.50
Bus Plus (Express Deluxe Service) S$2.50 - S$4.20
Mass Rapid Transit S$0.60 - S$1.60
Taxi S$2.40 for the first km + S$0.10 for every subsequent 240
metres up to 10 km + S$0.10 for every subsequent 225 metres after
10 km Surcharges: 50% surcharge of metered fare from midnight
to 6.00 am
S$3.20 for pre-booking a taxi
S$3 from the airport
Car Rental S$169 - S$189 a day
S$489 - S$560 a day for luxury cars
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