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Bruce Ong |
(+65) 9273 3301 |
Senior Marketing Director |
ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd
CEA License No.: L3002382K / R026169Z |
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Transport - Buses |
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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.
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Transport - MRT |
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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.
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Transport - Taxis |
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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.
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Transport - Walking |
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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.
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Transport - Driving Culture |
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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.
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Transport - Singapore Traffic Rules & Regulations |
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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:
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Singapore Safety Driving Centre
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3 Ang Mo Kio St 62
Singapore (569139)
Tel: 6482 4042 / 6483 9213
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Bukit Batok Driving Centre
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815 Bukit Batok West Ave 5
Singapore (659085)
Tel: 6665 3748 / 6665 3746
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Comfort Driving Centre
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205 Ubi Avenue 4
Singapore (408805)
Tel: 6747 8272 / 6747 8271
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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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