How to Catch the Bus in Singapore | Visitors Guide
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- Опубліковано 2 лют 2023
- A guide for visitors on how to catch the bus in Singapore. Buses are a cheap and quick way to escape the heat and get around Singapore. They also offer a cheap way to get a view of the city. I put this guide together to give any visitor the confidence to catch the bus around Singapore.
Also take note for all travellers:
Do not board any of the buses in the 500 series (5XX) or end with e (e.g. 851e). These buses are express/premium buses that charge more expensive fares.
1 very important thing/mistake that a very good amount of tourist made is NEVER BOARD from the back exit door(s). ONLY BOARD FROM THE FRONT.
Boarding from the back is only allowed if
1) the bus is very crowded and driver allowed boarding from the back instead
2) At Interchange (sometimes) to facilitate faster boarding, only at more crowded interchanges.
3) If boarding with a wheelchair/pram, you MUST inform the driver beforehand. Do not board from the back door without informing the driver.
Extra point :
Also, when tapping you card, tap on the blue portion below the screen and NOT on the screen.
You technically can exit from the front door but not recommended to do so with many boarding passengers as it can disrupt the flow of the boarding passengers.
Always keep an eye out when your bus is arriving (and not stare at your phone)
Flag the bus early with obvious hand waving (don't expect the bus to stop at every stop on its own) and
Don't press the bell late.
You forgot to include that you may have to flag the bus that you want to ride because the bus does not necessarily stop on that bus stop.
Lies again? Vigrx Plus Ezlink Card
@@NazriBWhat are you talking about, weirdo?
Thanks for sharing! Very useful for the travellers 😎🇸🇬
Bus numbers with E/e are express services. Some bus stops are skipped as compared to its primary route.
Bus numbers with A/B/C are short trip services. They do not ply the full primary route, but instead only a section of the entire route is served.
Bus numbers with T are terminating buses. They will end their services at the interchange or bus terminals.
Bus numbers with M are supplementary bus services to its primary route. They may serve additional bus stops or detour to serve more areas from its primary route.
And yes pls do check the bus routes and confirm your destination before boarding the bus. Soon in years to come, all public buses will be in bright green colours.
also, all public busses are wheelchair friendly (though usually limited to two berths at the door in the middle). bus captains will let the wheelchair passenger on first before allowing anyone else to board. when getting off, they will help them off (again before allowing other passengers to board)
1:57 there used to be a map that showed where the bus routes go but as more and more bus routes were added, they found it to complicated and removed it within the past few years.
can still find one at some bus stop in cck
1:11 actually, there are two services (LCS1 and LCS2 which are actually “private services” but are still operated by SBST) that you cannot pay cash or some type of cards.
How much is weekly and monthly ticket
Thanks for the vid. Very helpful. Just to confirm, if I don't have EZ link card, i can use foreign debit / credit card to tap on the bus?
Glad I could help! Yes, you can use a foreign debit or credit card to tap on the bus as long as it is visa or mastercard.
Nice videos! I'm going on an NUS exchange soon so I was wondering if there are cheaper fares for long-term residents?😃
Thank you! You might be eligible for a monthly concession card, NUS has details on their website here: nus.edu.sg/osa/student-services/ssc/admin/concession-card
It seems that as an exchange student I am ineligble but thank you for the info!
@@ninnarivera To save money, try doing your bus/train ride changes within one hour to qualify for per-trip basis. Once the time expires, the next following ride will be a NEW RIDE.
So, if I understood correctly, you tap your card when entering and then qhen exiting the bus, right?
Yes (Am a local in Singapore here)
@@kohwenxu thanks!
Can you tap with Apple Pay on your iPhone if it’s connected to your visa credit card?
Yes you can tap with Apple Pay, you can use Apple Watch as well. It has to be connected to your credit card (visa or mastercard)
If a family of 5 is travelling in bus, then do all members need to carry ezlink card or credit card to tap in and out? Or can the payment be done by a single person of family on behalf of entire family
Each person has to carry a card. If you have multiple cards, you can pay for multiple people; but one card can only be used for one person at a time
When you get on the bus do you tell the driver your destination then tap your card? In England that's what we do but I was wondering in in singapore if I need to say where I'm going, if I already have the right bus from looking at google
Hi! No need to tell the bus driver where you're going. You tap your card when you step on the bus, and tap again as you leave the bus. The card reader will calculate the fare based on the distance you travelled, and charge this amount to your card.
Do toddlers require their own card? Also how are they with prams?
Children under 7 years old and under 90cm tall do not need a ticket at all - their journey is free.
You can take a pram on a bus, if your pram doesn't fit in the front doors you can use the rear doors to board the bus. Check out the guidelines here: www.lta.gov.sg/content/dam/ltagov/news/press/2017/20170308_GuidelinesOpenStrollers_PublicBuses_Annex.pdf
how will you know if your stop is the next one?
I like to use Google maps and watch myself move along the road...
Many buses (but not all) have announcements for the next stop. Some have displays as well.
Drivers are quite friendly, you can often ask them if the bus is not moving.
Can multiple passengers use the same credit card for bus? Please let me know.
Hi! Unfortunately a credit card cannot be shared between multiple passengers. Each person needs their own card to ride the bus. If you do not have another card, the next best option is a prepaid EZ Link card. Similarly though, every passenger must have their own card. Buses do take cash, but it is more expensive than using a card.
Hi, Can I board bring 28" suitcase?
I've seen lots of people board with suitcases, 28" should be fine. I don't recommend it during peak hour though.
OwO thank you for the answer, maybe around 1-2 pm on weekdays should be fine... @@reachingsingapore
Won't happen now....but will happen.
Can i use my credit card to buy for multiple people?
Unfortunately the system requires 1 card per person. You can use your credit card to buy a prepaid EZ Link card for someone else though. Debit cards (as long as they are Visa or Mastercard) work too.
Correction: The ticket dispensers are IN the bus (you know, the red or turquoise printers)
here is a tip
AVOID TOWER TRANSIT AT ALL COAST
Reason?
Tf they do, sbs, smrt, tower transit, go ahead sg, are all the same.