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All Taxis are metered and has an initial flag down fare from S$2.40, which covers the 1st 1km. The fare then raises at 10 cents for abt 225m covered.
Extra charges not show on the meter may include:
trip originating from Changi Airport and Singapore Expo (S$3/5)
peak period surcharge
midnight surcharge (50% from 12am to 6am)
holiday surcharge (S$1)
phone booking surcharge (S$2.80 to S$5)
London Cab or station wagon taxi
Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) surcharge (S$0.50-S$2.50)
Credit Card payment (surcharge of 10% of fare)
Take your pick:
Citycab (Yellow) = 6552 2222
Comfort Cablink(Blue) = 6552 1111
SMRT (White) = 6555 8888
SMART (Green) = 6485 7700
Premier/Silver Cab (Silver) = 6363 6888
Trans-Cab (Red) = 6555 3333 Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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There are 3 major taxi companies in town. CityCab, Comfort and TIBS. Fares start from S$2,40. From midnight to 6am a 50 percent surcharge on the metered fare. You can pay with plastic. There are Taxi stops but you also can stop them in the streets
From Airport to Hotel Bencoolen: 11.80 S$ Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Unlike many other third world countries, Singapore taxis are safe and all run on meters. You don't need to worry about which taxi company to go with as they are all regulated and registered. In Singapore, Comfort runs the biggest fleet of taxis so you'll see these often - these are blue, with (yes) the word 'Comfort' splashed on the sides of the taxis. The others are TIBS, Citicabs, Yellow-top cabs, SMART and silver taxis. One of these have London taxis (these are a little more rare), can't quite remember which company it belongs to. Prices are all rather similarly (very affordable compared to other major cities such as London, New York, Japan) so I would say don't worry too much when you jump into a cab. But if you're worried, just check with the taxi 'uncle' before you board his taxi.
Service-wise, most taxi drivers are very friendly and especially to visitors. They'll always be more than happy to offer up suggestions with regards to the sights and sounds of Singapore.
Do note that there are peak-hour, ERP (Electronic Road Pricing) and CBD (Central Business District) charges which you'll have to pay if you enter specific zones or go on certain highways at stipulated times of the day. As visitors, I would suggest that if you should require a taxi, take it after 10am (the 7.30am to 9.30am period is usually the busiest and hence comes with a peak-hour charge). Also, where possible, take it before 12 midnight. Often, it may be difficult to hail a taxi before midnight, so just call for a cab. Most restaurants, hotels would help you call for a cab should you not have a phone but do note that there's a SIN$3.20 booking charge.
Dial-A-Cab
Comfort CabLink: 65521111
Citicab: 65522222
Tibs Taxis: 64811211
Yellow-top cab: 65521111
SMART: 64857777
Silver Cab: 63636888
Just to give you an estimation of the charges, taking a cab from the western end of the island to the eastern end would cost no more than SIN$30 (Without any additional charges). How far can you possibly go? :) Theme: Car/Motor Home
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It is quite expensive way to go around. Taxi is a lot in Singapore, but you can’t casually flag the taxi. Mostly, it is all booked by people who called it in advance.
You can either book in advance or waiting in a queline for 45 minute for a single taxi. Fare starts from SGD2.40. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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