Singapore - Post Report Question and Answers

Are local buses, trams, trains or taxis safe and affordable?

Yes. Bus and subway fares are around $2 USD. Trip fares can be calculated here: https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/map/fare-calculator.html Taxi flag-drop price is about $3 USD. Full fare info from one popular provider is here: https://www.cdgtaxi.com.sg/ride-with-us/fares/. You can load your credit card to their app and book and pay that way. Grab is also very popular, like Uber/Lyft. - Mar 2022


ABSOLUTELY! - Aug 2015


Wonderful public transportation system, very safe, reliable, easy to navigate. Taxis plentiful except for when you are running late and it's raining. - Aug 2015


All are safe and affordable. - Apr 2012


Very - Nov 2011


Yes. - Mar 2010


Yes. - Dec 2008


Yes. - Aug 2008


Taxis have gone up steeply recently. Buses and the mrt are still very affordable, easy to use and get you pretty much anywhere on the island you need to go. - Jun 2008


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