EZ-Link Cards
www.ezlink.com.sg
If you’re going to be in Singapore for a while, you’ll want to invest in an EZ-link farecard. You load it up with a certain amount of money, and then can use it to pay for public transportation throughout the city, including the metro and bus services. Fares are lower for those with the cards.

SMRT
www.smrt.com
SMRT runs the very efficient light rail services in the city, as well as a large part of the bus system.  Single trip tickets are between 80 cents and 2 dollars, plus a 1 dollar deposit that is refunded at the end of the trip when you return your ticket to the machine.  EZ-Link cards lower the fare and speed up your trip.  Stations are clean. Some lines are fully automated, so there’s no driver.

SBS Transit
www.sbstransit.com.sg
SBS Transit runs the majority of the city’s bus network.  It’s website has a great bus route finder, except it doesn’t include SMRT routes.  Fare is difficult to figure out, just ask the driver what fare is for your destination.

By Taxi
Over 15,000 cheap, metered, safe and air-conditioned taxis ply the city, but their convenience and affordability means they are hard to find during peak hours, especially in the Central Business District (CBD) – and during a downpour. Taxis can be hailed 24 hours a day on the street, as well as at well-marked stands outside most shopping centers and hotels. Fares vary slightly between companies.

It is not customary to tip taxi drivers. Drivers changing shifts will only take passengers heading in their direction – the red board on the dashboard or windscreen indicates the destination. Although there is no longer a bell that rings if the taxi breaks the speed limit, most drivers adhere strictly to the 80kph (50mph) limit. Major taxi firms include CityCab (www.citycab.com.sg), Comfort (www.comfort-transportation.com.sg) and SMRT Taxis (www.smrttaxis.com.sg)