Singapore has great public transportation. The MRT trains can get you close to any destination that you may want to visit. The maps are easy to read and everything in the MRT stations is in English. The best way to use the MRT trains is purchase an EZ-Link card from the station window/office/booth. You can not purchase these from the wall machines that issue single tickets. You can use these wall machines to add more value to your EZ-Link card in the future. The cost is $15.00 SGD. When purchasing single, one way tickets - be sure to return them at the ticket machines (by pushing the "return deposit" button) in order to collect $1.
Alternatively, you can opt for the Singapore Tourist Pass, a tourist pass designed for the Singapore tourist. It offers unlimited travel on the MRT system as well as on the bus networks for S$8 per day. Start early, plan ahead and it can become a real saver. For more information, go to http://www.thesingaporetouristpass.com
Taxis are very hard to get after 4:00 PM. If you are at a hotel, have conceirge call you a taxi. If you are out about town and have access to a cell phone- calling for a taxi will cut your wait time by 20 to 30 minutes. If you can, try to use the buses or MRT trains during the rush hours or after 4:00 pm. Before 4:00 PM catching a taxi is very easy right off the street. The fares to get around Singapore are very reasonable with average cost of about $5.00 SGD. The most expensive fare was from downtown Singapore to the Night Safari which cost about $15.00 SGD. If you have to get to the airport after 4:00 PM, be sure to arrange your Taxi to allow yourself plenty of time. Also be aware that many taxi drivers will turn down your fare if they do not want to drive to where your destination is.
