and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), ensures access to almost every corner of the island The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system plies the main stretches across the island, while buses cover other routes. Some premier buses and taxis provide a faster and a comfortable ride at a higher price.

MRT
The MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) is a fast and the most convenient way to move around, with trains arriving and leaving every few minutes. These trains operate from 5:45 am to 12:15 am. Presently, there are 48 stations spread around the island and 85 trains serving almost a million passengers daily. For additional information on MRT visit their official website at http://www.smrt.com.sg

Buses
Buses are the cheapest mode of public transport in Singapore. The buses operate from 5.30 a.m. to midnight on a comprehensive network of routes. To have the listing of bus services serving Singapore, a bus guide can be bought for $1.50 at all bookshops and bus terminals.

There are three companies in Singapore providing public bus services- SBS (the red and white buses), Trans Island (the yellow and white ones) and Singapore Shuttle Bus (the smaller, orange colored ones).

The bus fares range from 55 cents to $1.20 for non-air-conditioned buses, and from 60 cents to $1.50 for air-conditioned.

For additional information on Singapore bus services visit: http://www.sbs.com.sg/bus guide/busguide.html

Taxis
Taxis are available from taxi stands and hotels; they can also be hired on the roads if there no stand nearby and there will not be any interruption to the traffic. You can hire a taxi even through telephone and Internet. Singapore has one of the lowest flag-down rates starting at S$2.80 (US$1.75) with surcharges of S$3 (US$1.9) from the airport and S$1 (US$0.60) into the central business district at certain hours of the day.