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Singapore

Singapore

A lush garden city on the equator. The air-conditioned MRT takes you from the airport to a night out.

Public buses

The same card that works on the MRT works here - tap when you board AND when you alight. Board through the front door of the (usually double-decker) bus.

Updated on July 16, 2026

How to ride

  1. 1
    Flag your bus
    Multiple routes share each stop - raise your hand so your bus pulls in.
  2. 2
    Board at the front and tap
    Tap your card or phone on the reader by the front door - whatever works on the MRT works here.
  3. 3
    Ring, alight at the rear, tap out
    Press the bell, exit through the rear door, and always tap out - or you'll pay the maximum fare.

Fares

Single fares1

Card fare (by distance)
Exact 2026 range to be verified. Transfers within 2 hours are fare-integrated.
0.7〜1.7 SGD ≈ $0.6–1

Estimates use exchange rates as of September 5, 2026

Payment

Tap to ride
VISAMastercardAmexJCBMaestro
Foreign-issued Mastercard and Visa carry a S$0.60 admin fee per day of use
IC card
Cash
Exact fare only - no change

Quick facts

Hours
5:30–24:00
Frequency
Every 5-15 min
Fares from
0.7 SGD+

Heads-up

  • Miss the tap-out and you pay the maximum fare

    Never skip the tap-out - missing it charges you the longest possible fare.

  • No eating, drinking or durians on board

    No eating or drinking on board (same as the MRT). Durians are banned too.

Timetable

Operating hours 5:30–24:00
Typical duration Slower than the MRT but frequent - bus lanes keep delays manageable
Check the official site for the latest times and service status Official site ↗