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Final Observations

Posted by 3ingapore | 20th June 2008

Here are some observations we made during our stay in Singapore:

1. Unique modes of transportation within the country

Singapore’s public transportation system is comprehensive, efficient and cheap.

• Trains. The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system started in 1988 and has grown to 131 air-conditioned trains serving 63 stations along three lines. There is also a Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system that serves a couple of neighboring towns. Depending on the station, the first train rolls out at about 5:15am, last trains run until around 12:50am. The system is easy to use; fares are easy to figure out and collection is automatic. Cost for a single trip is between 80 cents and $1.80.

• Buses. Around 11,000 buses operate on 256 routes covering practically every corner of the island. Buses run from around 6am to 11.40pm. Fares are cheap: minimum 70 cents on non-airconditioned; maximum $1.70 on air-conditioned

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