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 After-Hours Bus Services

Hail a taxi along the roads, queue for one at taxistands, or simply make a phone booking.

Singapore’s public buses offer one of the most convenientand enjoyable ways to explore the island’s charming streetsand busy thoroughfares. They complement the MRT inbringing you to practically any corner of the island. Mostbuses are air-conditioned for the comfort of passengers.

Book a Taxi via Phone

For your convenience, you canchoose to book a taxi via phone,especially during the peak periods(7.00 am to 9.30 am and 5.00 pmto 11.00 pm on weekdays), rainydays or festive seasons w hen thedemand for taxis is high. Pleasenote that a booking fee applies.

Hailing a Taxi in theCentral Business District (CBD)

In the CBD, taxis are not allowed to pick up or alight passengers along roadsplied by buses between 7.00 am and10.00 pm from Mondays to Saturdays,except public holidays. Picking up andalighting of passengers may be doneat taxi stands/stops and driveways of buildings. Please refer to the insert for amap of the taxi stands/stops and pick-up/alighting points in the CBD and theirlocation codes.

Phone Booking Hotlines

Common Taxi Booking Number  (+65 6-DIAL-CAB) +65 6-3425-222Comfort & CityCab +65 6552-1111Premier  +65 6363-6888Smart +65 6485-7777SMRT +65 6555-8888Trans-Cab +65 6555-3333Prime +65 6778-0808

Fares 

 Taxi fares are charged by the meter based on a ag-down rate and thedistance travelled. Peak Hour, Midnight, City Area and other locationsurcharges may apply. Please see Fare table below. You can check with the taxi driver on the surcharges and ask for a receipt at the endof the trip.

Notes: 1) Thetaxifare componentslisted abovearenot exhaustive.Thefaresshownexcludepremiumand nicheservices providedbytaxi companies. Pleasereferto thetaxifare chartdisplayedinthe taxifor detailsonthe variousfarecharges.2) Please note that prevailing Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) and location surcharges apply.* Excludes SMRT’s Chrysler taxis.

Taxi Fares

Component

Flag-down Fare (1st km)

Distance Fare

Waiting Time

Current Call Booking Prime time: Mondays to Fridays:

7.00 am to 9.30 am & 5.00 pm to 11.00 pmNon-prime time: All other times

City Area

Mondaysto Saturdays:5.00pm toMidnight(Applicable for boarding within City Area)

  Peak Hour 

Mondays to Fridays: 7.00 am to 9.30 am& Mondays to Saturdays: 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm

(Peak Hour surcharges arenot applicable on Public Holidays)

Midnight Midnight to 5.59 am

Metered fare

$2.80 to $3.20*

20centsper385metres(above1km to10km)*20centsper330metres(beyond10km)*

20 cents per 45 seconds*

$3.50 for prime time$2.50 for non-prime time

$3.00

35% of metered fare

50% of metered fare

Surcharges

Limousine taxi servicewhich charges a at ratecan be booked from therespective taxi companiesand approved limousinecounters at Airport

 Terminals, Tanah MerahFerry Terminal, SingaporeExpo and hotels. Pleasecheck with the taxicompanies or limousinecounters for the rates.

Useful Tips:

• Information panels at bus stops provide useful route and fareinformation for the bus services available at that stop.

• Please refer to the Key Bus Services Map located at selected busstops to nd out how to get around downtown and to other parts of the city by public buses.

• Selected bus services are accessible to passengers in wheelchairs. To identify a wheelchair accessible bus, look out for a blue wheelchairsign at the front windscreen of the bus. The bus captain willassist wheelchair bound passengers in boarding and alighting.

NightRider

• 7 services (NR1, NR2, NR3, NR5,NR6, NR7, NR8) linking various parts of the city centre, includingOrchard Road, River Valley, Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, Marina BaySands©, Resorts World™ Sentosa and VivoCity.

• Operates from 11.30 pm to 4.30 am on Fridays, Saturdaysand eves of Public Holidays.

Nite Owl

• 6 services (1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N)linking Marina Centre, Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, River Valley/ Mohamed Sultan Road, Orchard Road and Little India.

• Operates from Midnight to 2.00 am on Fridays, Saturdaysand eves of Public Holidays.

Types of Card Available

Types of Singapore Tourist Pass

1-day Pass: $8.002-day Pass: $16.003-day Pass: $24.00

Prices exclude a $10.00 deposit which isfully refundable when the Pass is returnedwithin 5 days from the date of purchase.

 The Singapore Tourist Pass (STP) is a specialstored value card and an all-day travel pass thatoffers tourists unlimited travel* on Singapore’spublic buses and trains to savour the sights,sounds, smells, and tastes of Singapore for theduration that it is valid.

 $ 3. 0 0

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For the latest information on the Singapore Tourist Pass, please visitwww.thesingaporetouristpass.com or call +65 6223-2282 during ofce hours.

*Unlimited travel is only applicable for basic public bus and train services.The pass excludes rides on Express bus services such as the Fast Forward,NightRider and Nite Owl buses. Pass validity starts from the day of rst use and 

 runs for the duration of the number of days the Pass is purchased for. The Passexpires at the end of the public transport work day (i.e. the last bus/train) on the

 last day of the pass duration.

 The Singapore Tourist Pass is brought to you by

in collaboration with and .

 The ez-link card and NETSFlashPay card are contactlesstap-and-go Smart cards for useon public buses, Mass Rapid

 Transit (MRT) and Light Rapid

 Transit (LRT). More informationcan be foundat www.ezlink.com.sg andwww.nets.com.sg/netsashpay .

Smart (Cepas-Compliant) Cards Standard Ticket(for single trips on the MRT)

 The Standard Ticket is available forpurchase at all General TicketingMachines at MRT/LRT stations.

 Adult Stored Value Card  The Adult Stored Value Card withpre-paid stored values can bepurchased from TransitLink TicketOfces at MRT stations and selectedbus interchanges.

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 S i n ga p o r e

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Smart Cards on Public Transport

Child Concession Card Children below 0.9 metres in height and accompanied by a fare-payin gpassenger may t ravel free. Children above 0.9 metres in height and below 7years old may apply for a Child Concession Card. The child’s birth certicateor passport (original or photocopy) must be produced when purchasing theChild Concession Card at TransitLink Ticket Ofces.

For more information on fare cards, please visit:

www.transitlink.com.sg, www.ezlink.com.sg and www.nets.com.sg/netsashpay 

Note: Please visit www.transitlink.com.sg, www.sbstransit.com.sg and www.smrt.com.sg for the latest updates on route information and services.

Bus Service Timings

• Most regular buses operate from5.30 am to Midnight daily.

• Bus frequencies range from 5 to30 minutes.

Do note that bus service diversions mayoccur during major festivals, events andscheduled road works. Commuters areadvised to visit www.publictransport.sg forupdates on the affected areas.

For the convenience of commuters, bus arrival panels displaying theestimated arrival times of buses are installed at selected bus stops.

For buses, a minimum stored value to coverthe cost of travel from the point of boarding tothe last stop on that service is required. Thisensures that you have the required fare w henyou exit, even for the longest journey. If you areunsure of the fare, we recommend that youhave at least $3.00 in your card. For trains, a minimum stored value of  $3.00 isrequired. 

 Tap your Smart card on the card reader as youboard the bus or at the fare gate for trains.Remember to tap out upon exit so that youonly pay for the distance you travel. If yourequire assistance, please approach the staff 

at the MRT Passenger Service Centre or the TransitLink Ticket Ofce, or ask the bus captainupon boarding the bus.

Where can I buy the Singapore Tourist Pass? • To purchase the STP online, visit www.thesingaporetouristpass.com• Over-the-counter sales are available at the TransitLink Ticket

Ofces located at the following MRT stations:

MRT Stations  Operating Hours

Changi Airport Noon - 03:45 pm04:45 pm - 07:30 pm

Orchard 10:00 am - 09:00 pm

Chinatown Noon - 03:45 pm04:45 pm - 07:30 pm

City Hall 09:00 am - 09:00 pm

Rafes Place 08:00 am - 09:00 pm on Weekdays08:00 am - 05:00 pm on SaturdaysClosed on Sundays and Public Holidays

 Ang Mo Kio 08:00 am - 09:00 pm

HarbourFront 10:00 am - 09:00 pm

Bugis 10:00 am - 09:00 pm

Take thescenic route

via a

Taxi

Busfor a

leisurely ride

Hop ona

Fares

For cash payment, collect your ticket after payment at the ticketdispenser next to the bus captain. Please pay the exact amount asno change will be given.

If you are unsure of your fare, you may either ask the bus captain forassistance or refer to the information panels at the bus stops andinterchanges. You may also visitwww.transitlink.com.sg for fareinformation.

 To avoid the hassle of fumbling forloose change or having to ensuresufcient stored value in your Smartcard to pay the fare, you maychoose to purchase the Singapore

 Tourist Pass for unlimited rides on the

MRT, LRT and basic bus services.

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Ride the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit),Singapore’s rail transit system throughthe busy corridors of the island in air-conditioned comfort. It’s fast, efcientand convenient.

Each MRT station featuresticketing facilities and allstations have barrier-freeaccess for passengerswith special needs.

The MRT is a popular mode of travel among locals to getaround during the peak hours, especially in the business,commercial and civic districts.

Train Service Timings

• Trains operate from 5.30 am toMidnight daily.

• The rst and last train departuretimes vary between stations,as well as on weekends andPublic Holidays.

Fares

For commuters without a Smart card,single-trip tickets can be purchasedat the General Ticket Machines(GTMs) at MRT stations. For moreinformation on public transportfares, visit www.transitlink.com.sgor www.publictransport.sg . 

Breeze through

MRTthe city with the

There are currently 4 MRT lines coveringSingapore from end to end:

MARINA BAY SANDS® 

 The crown jewel of the Marina Bay area, thisintegrated business and entertainment destinationhas it all – exible exhibition and meeting facilities,three cascading hotel towers, the Sands SkyPark ® 200 metres above ground, ‘oating’ crystalpavilions, 300 retail and dining options, celebritychef restaurants, state-of-the-art theatres, a world-class casino and an ArtScience Museum.

SOUTHERN RIDGES

Connecting a string of parks between thesouthern and western ends of Singapore, theSouthern Ridges gives you 9 kilometres of walking pleasure. Take a casual stroll to marvel atthe panoramic views of the surrounding cityscapeat the very highest points through the scenicMarang Trail – a refreshing way to appreciate thisCity in a Garden at its nest.

RESORTS WORLD™ SENTOSA & SENTOSA ISLAND Resorts World™ Sentosa (RWS) is home toUniversal Studios Singapore®, the region’s onlyHollywood movie theme park; FestiveWalk, a24/7 bustling boulevard with endless dining,shopping and entertainment offerings; a casino

and four themed hotels. Home to RWS isSentosa Island , Asia’s favourite playground. It is a themed attraction, tropicalresort, nature park, sandy beaches, spa retreats and heritage centre all rolledinto one!

Sentosa Island is directly accessible via the Sentosa Express (mono-rail, $3 atrate/pax) and RWS8 ($2 at rate/pax) at VivoCity, the Jewel Cable Car fromMount Faber or HabourFront Tower 2, as well as the Sentosa Rider ($5 per way)from Orchard or Marina. During weekends and Public Holidays, you can alsotake the express bus services 188R and 963R to Resorts World™ Sentosa.

MRT station nearby: HarbourFront MRT Station (NE1 / CC29)

Bus services available to HarbourFront: 10, 30, 57, 61, 65, 80, 93, 97, 100,131, 143, 145, 166, 188, 855, 963

Bus services available: 97, 106, 133, 133M

MRT stations nearby: Esplanade MRT Station (CC3) / City Hall MRT Station (NS25 / EW13) / Rafes Place MRT Station (NS26 / EW14)

ESPLANADE / MERLION PARK  No trip to Singapore would be complete withoutvisiting the Merlion, Singapore’s most iconiclandmark. Situated next to the historic SingaporeRiver at Marina Bay, its location also offers youfantastic photo opportunities of the Esplanade –

 Theatres on the Bay; one of the world’s busiestperforming arts centres, with its distinctive twindomes.

Bus services available: 10, 36, 57, 70, 70M, 75, 100, 106, 107, 111,130, 131, 133, 133M, 162, 162M, 167, 196, 700, 700A, 857

SINGAPORE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS& NIGHT SAFARI

If you’re an animal lover, make this Michelin 3-starSingapore Zoo the rst stop on your itinerary! Itsunique “open concept” layout gives you a moreintimate and natural experience. You can havebreakfast with an orang-utan, a small-clawedOriental otter or even a reticulated python. And asthe sun sets, head down to the Night Safari – the

world’s rst nocturnal zoo – where you can look a rhinoceros in the eye, hearthe howls of a pack of striped hyenas and watch giraffes glide serenely acrossthe plain.

CHINATOWN

Experience the nostalgia of bygone days atChinatown, which evolved when the rst Chineseimmigrants arrived from the Fujian province inChina around 1821. Have a cuppa at the localkopitiam; hunt for unique Chinese-inuencedcurios and apparel; or visit the Buddha ToothRelic Temple and Museum and check out itscollection of over 300 pieces of Buddhist artefacts.

MRT stations nearby: Chinatown MRT Station (NE4) / Outram Park MRT Station (EW16 / NE3)

LITTLE INDIA 

Step into Little India and be prepared for anoverpowering of the senses! You will be greetedby the strong, heady scent of spices and

 jasmine garlands, followed by the treasure troveof silverware, brassware, ethnic jewellery andcolourful silk saris too dazzling to behold.

KAMPONG GLAM & ARAB STREET Be greeted by a riot of colours in this repositoryof Singapore’s old world charms. KampongGlam has been a Malay-Muslim quarter since theearly 1880s. It is lined with beautiful shophousesselling fabrics, jewelleries and artefacts, andinterspersed with eclectic restaurants and cafés.

 A must-see is the grand Sultan Mosque.

MRT stations nearby: Promenade MRT Station (CC4) / Esplanade MRT Station (CC3)

MRT stations nearby: HarbourFront MRT Station (NE1 / CC29)

 To get to Marang Trail, alight at HarbourFront MRT Station(Trail starts from Station Exit D).

Bus services available to HarbourFront: 10, 30, 57, 61, 65, 80, 93, 97, 100,131, 143, 145, 166, 188, 855, 963

Bus services available: 5, 7, 14, 16, 36, 54, 64, 65, 77, 105, 106, 111, 123,124, 132, 139, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 174, 175, 190, 700, 700A 

ORCHARD ROAD

One of Singapore’s biggest tourist draws, OrchardRoad is a premier shopping belt spanning 2.2kilometres, featuring iconic malls offering itsown selection of retail, dining and entertainmentoptions. From designer brands to fast fashion,swanky ne dining to food courts, bustlingnightlife to chill out bars, Orchard Road’s got it all!

MRT stations nearby: Orchard MRT Station (NS22) / Somerset MRT 

Station (NS23) / Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station (NS24 / NE6 / CC1)

MRT stations nearby: Ang Mo Kio MRT Station (NS16) / Choa ChuKang MRT Station (NS4 / BP1) / Woodlands MRT Station (NS9)

Bus services available:From Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange: 138

From Choa Chu Kang Bus Int erchange: 927From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 926 (Weekends andPublic Holidays only)

Bus services available: 2, 12, 33, 51, 54, 61, 63, 80, 124, 143, 145,147, 166, 174, 186, 190, 197, 851, 961, 970

Bus services available: 7, 32, 48, 51, 61, 63, 80, 100, 107, 107M, 145, 175,197, 961, 980

Bus services available: 21, 23, 48, 56, 57, 64, 65, 66, 67, 125, 130,131, 139, 147, 166, 170, 851, 857, 960, 980

SINGAPORE RIVER

Looking for a swingin’ good time? Then headon down to Boat Quay – the trailblazer of theSingapore entertainment scene. Shop, eatand be entertained by the riverside! Featuringve blocks of restored warehouses, ClarkeQuay offers a quirky alternative to mainstreamattractions, with shops selling antique goods, eamarkets, restaurants, and amazing nightlife.

Bus services available: 2, 12, 32, 33, 51, 54, 61, 63, 80, 124, 145,147, 166, 174, 190, 195, 197, 851, 961

MRT stations nearby: Rafes Place MRT Station (NS26 / EW14) / Clarke QuayMRT Station (NE5)

MRT station nearby: Little India MRT Station (NE7)

MRT stations nearby: Nicoll Highway MRT Station (CC5) / Bugis MRT Station (EW12)

Must-sees in Singapore