Public transport in Singapore is clean, efficient and safe. With the island’s extensive bus and train networks, delegates can get around the city and to meeting and convention venues easily and comfortably at less than a tenth of a private car’s carbon footprint.
Taxis
• Availability: Taxis are widely available and can be hailed on the street, at taxi stands, or booked via apps like ComfortDelGro （CDG ZIG app）, Grab, and Gojek.
• Payment: Cash, credit cards, and mobile payments are accepted.
• Tips:
○ Use taxi stands during peak hours.
○ Be aware of peak hour surcharges (Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 9:30 am, and 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm).
Buses
• System: Comprehensive and efficient, run by SBS Transit and SMRT.
• Payment: Use an EZ-Link card or contactless credit/debit cards.
• Tips:
○ Buses are air-conditioned, making travel comfortable.
○ Check routes and schedules on the MyTransport.SG app.
MRT (Mass Rapid Transit)
• System: Extensive, clean, and efficient network covering most parts of Singapore.
• Payment: Use an EZ-Link card or contactless credit/debit cards.
• Tips:
○ MRT stations are marked with a red, green, or blue MRT logo. oPeak hours are typically from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on weekdays.
○ Maps and guides are available at stations and online on the TransitLink website.
