Like any other country, Singapore has its own transportation system so greatly implemented you would not have second thoughts taking the public transport. It is safe and organized.
TRANSPORTATION
A.MRT/ LRT MAP
The ever- efficient transport system. Print this map at i-post sa pader. This would be your clue when you want to find an address, whether malapit sa MRT station. Please note the Circle Line will be operational on year 2010.
LINK HERE:_trains/routemap/routemap.pdf
B.STREET MAP OF SINGAPORE
LINK HERE: http://www.streetdirectory.com
No offence meant but Singapore is a small country you can travel around its entirety in just one day. If you were given an address and want to find out where it is, your first clue is the MRT station. 2nd clue to find is to use the street directory website.
This site has a very detailed street illustration and hot-to-get-there instructions either by taking bus or walking from the nearest MRT station.
C) BUS
UPDATE
WARNING: ang linya po ng trapik dito sa Singapore ay kabaligtaran sa pinas dahil nasa right-side ang manibela. Before po kayo tumawid sa kalye, please take a look first on your RIGHT SIDE. or better yet, masanay po tayo na tumingin pn both sides bago i apak ang paa sa kalye. may mga nadidisgrasya sa ganito..
Ang mga BUS po dito ay may numero at humihinto lang sa designated bus stop. Please wag po kayong papara sa tabi tabi. Ang ruta po ng mga bus na ito ay makikita sa BUS stop kung saan kayo mag aabang.
Mahirap para sa mga newcomer ang mag bus at paniguradong maliligaw kayo lalo na’t hindi pa masyadong kabisado ang lugar sa Singapore, but as time goes, you will get to learn kung anong bus number ang dumadaan sa Orchard road.
Translation: Vehicles in Singapore are right hand drive - all of them. So expect that if you came from a country which vehicles are left hand drive, the traffic flow will be the opposite. Certainly if you area first timer, always always take at the right side first to see if anything is coming. Buses here are numbered and specific to every location and bus stop. From the country I came from, you can wave at a bus to stop in front you and get on it. So convenient - the same reason why traffic jam is all over Metro Manila.
D) TAXI:
You can flag a taxi anywhere as long as you are on the right place. Be aware that this could be costly especially if you plan to go somewhere very distant from you place of stay. Fare is just fair and drivers can change you even up to the $10.
Flag down rate : $2.50 at every 210 meters ay $0.10 cents,, 25 secs waiting time ay additional $0.10
Additional charges for CBD surcharge, late night surcharge and if you call the city cab hotline
GOVERNMENT SITES
MOM (MINISTRY OF MANPOWER)
Website link: http://www.mom.gov.sglocated near CLARK QUAY MRT station. (also near CHINATOWN mrt station)
This website is very useful if you want information about the different employment passes - how to apply, how to check the status of the application and your rights as an employee.
You can also check from here the available passes for your dependants if you are already working here.
ICA (Immigration Checkpoints Authority)
Source: Singapore Resources
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