I really liked Singapore's public transportation cos it has gotten better over the years.
A very good example is how the fare is now calculated based on your JOURNEY, meaning you can go from point A to point B with various modes of transport (bus and MRT) and the fares are adjusted according to your final destination, which is seen as a whole rather than individual trip.
EXAMPLE to travel from Harbourfront (Sentosa) to Bedok blok 534 I would need to take the MRT then change to bus.
Under standard fare calculations it would be SS1.66 for the MRT ride and then S$0.73 for bus ride BUT under the new system the total fare would be S$1.70 only!! Wow!!
But note that you'll need a singapore EZ-Link card to enjoy these rates.
Another cool point is this system is that it allows you 45 minutes of transit time between stops.
The full terms of the TRANSFER RULES are:-
1) Maximum of 5 transfers within a single journey, with a 45 minute allowance between each transfer.
2) All journeys must be completed within 2 hours.
3) Single entry and exit for rail travel.
4) Same bus service number must not be taken more than once in a journey.
You can click the link below to have a go at the new fare system.
Singapore Public Transport Fare Calculator
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