Travel modes of new immigrants in Singapore

If new immigrants in Singapore want to be familiar with their new life in Singapore, travel and communication are essential, which requires new immigrants to understand and be familiar with the mode of transportation in Singapore and know what details should be paid attention to during travel. Please see the relevant information compiled by Overseas Migration Network for everyone.

1, mode of transport in Singapore

Local transportation:

There are three main types of public transportation in Singapore: subway and bus (what do Singaporeans call it? Bus? ), taxi. By public transportation, you can buy a transportation card at the airport, subway station or 24-hour convenience store, and then swipe your card to take the bus. There are mainly two bus companies (SBST and SMRT) in Singapore, which provide services according to the route, time and frequency stipulated by the government. There are more than 300 operating lines. Most buses are equipped with air conditioners and stop buttons, and only one driver operates them. The frequency is about 5 to 20 minutes.

Taking a taxi is a more convenient way to travel. If you book by phone, taxis can usually arrive within 1 to 10 minutes. The starting price of taxis is generally S $3 to S $5, and the charging standard is based on whether it passes through the electronic toll road section, whether it is on holidays, whether it is driving late at night, whether it has used the telephone reservation service, etc. There is no special bicycle lane in Singapore, so it is relatively dangerous to ride a bicycle on the motorway. Therefore, bicycles are mainly used for fitness activities in Singapore. Singapore strictly controls the number of private cars. Private car buyers must first apply for a limited number of car ownership certificates. Due to the high cost of buying a private car and the convenient public transportation network, most Singaporeans choose not to buy a car.

Land transportation:

The traffic on the island of Singapore is developed, and the criss-crossing road network connects the main commercial areas, residential areas and industrial areas on the island into one, with convenient road traffic. The railway is mainly subway, and the urban light rail is connected with subway. There are four subway lines in Singapore, namely the East-West Line (Green Line), the North-South Line (Red Line), the Northeast Line (Purple Line) and the Ring Line (Orange Line). They cross each other, connect the main roads and lead to the main tourist attractions. The subway operation time is usually from 5: 30 to 0: 30 in the morning. The road traffic rules in Singapore are different from those in China. The cockpit of a motor vehicle is located on the right, and the vehicle is driving on the left.

Air traffic:

Singapore Changi Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world, the gateway to and from Southeast Asia, and an important air traffic hub for flying to all parts of the world. Many airlines have opened flights to China, including Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jinan, Kunming, Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xi, Xiamen, Qingdao, Shenyang, Tianjin, Hong Kong, Macau, Taipei and Kaohsiung.

Waterway traffic:

Singapore, located at the entrance of Malacca Strait, is the main shipping channel between the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. Unique geographical conditions and years of development have made Singapore an important international shipping center. Singapore's port container throughput ranks among the top in the world, and it is the largest fuel supply port in the world. There are many maritime tourist routes connecting Shanghai, Hong Kong and other ports.

2. Precautions for driving in Singapore

Don't follow the taxi in the left lane;

Taxis driving in the left lane are often looking for new passengers, so the speed is slow, especially when pedestrians appear in front.

Never speeding, because there are cameras everywhere;

You think you have a pair of identification cameras? Eyes? Or have you found the location of all traffic cameras on the internet and come together happily? Safe area? I want to run as fast as possible, but I never thought I would get a summons and a ticket at the same speed. With the increase of speeding accidents, Singapore has installed more speeding cameras and red light cameras. There is always a camera, ready to capture speeding at any time? Ruth? .

The speed of HDB and industrial areas is usually slow:

Not only are there many pedestrians, but more importantly, many drivers who have just arrived in this area are lost in the mysterious terrain of HDB and have to slow down and find their way. Of course, the culprit is GPS. If you are lucky, it won't go the wrong way and take you near your destination. You will be sad to find that the entrance to the parking lot is out of reach. Sometimes it takes a circle around the building to find the entrance? Unless you can find your way.

Don't try to cut in line:

If you see a long line of cars ahead, don't hesitate to follow (of course, if you go in the right direction). Stop pretending, okay I didn't know it was in line? Then try to cut in line from the next lane. If you do this, no one will give way to you except an angry horn when you turn on the turn signal. If you miss this intersection, no matter how far you have to detour, you can only say that you deserve it.

Pay attention to cyclists:

There are few bicycle lanes in Singapore and the sidewalks are not wide, so bicycles usually lead other cars in the driveway. Usually, cyclists also cherish life and avoid traffic.