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==Public Transport==
==Public Transport==
===Methods Of Payment===
===Methods Of Fare Payments when using Public Transport===
All tourist above 0.9m (2ft 11in) must present a valid card for travel on public transport. No sharing of travel card or contactless card is allowed.
 
Families with kids under 7 years old as of that year, irregardless of birth date, may apply for a Child Concession Card at any SimplyGo Ticket Office. The card is free and enable the kids to '''travel free''' in the public transport system, except for Premium and special services (E.g. Bus Service RWS8). Otherwise, the child will need a valid full fare paying travel card for travel.
 
====EZ-Link Card====
====EZ-Link Card====
To pay for your fares, you may purchase an EZ-Link card at any SimplyGo ticket office, which can be found at selected MRT stations including {{CG2| }} station. Alternatively, EZ-Link card can also be purchased through the vending machine located at either exits of {{CG2| }} station. An EZ-Link card cost $10, which include a $5 non-refundable deposit and a $5 top-up for your bus/train ride.
You may purchase an EZ-Link card at any SimplyGo ticket office, which can be found at selected MRT stations including {{CG2| }} station. Alternatively, EZ-Link card can also be purchased through the vending machine located at either exits of {{CG2| }} station. An EZ-Link card cost $10, which include a $5 non-refundable deposit and a $5 top-up for your bus/train ride. A minimum of $3 is required to be stored in the card to use for travel.


====Singapore Tourist Pass====
====Singapore Tourist Pass====
The Singapore Tourist Pass is a special pass that allows a tourist to have unlimited rides on basic bus services and MRT/LRT Lines. There are four different passes available.
The Singapore Tourist Pass is a special pass that allows you to have unlimited rides on basic bus services and train services.
*Singapore Tourist Pass: A transport pass that allows unlimited rides on basic bus services and the MRT/LRT system. There are options for 1-day, 2-days and 3-days. The pass includes a refundable $10 when the user returns the pass before leaving Singapore.
 
*SG Tourist Pass and SG Tourist Pass (Red): Simillar to the Singapore Tourist Pass, the SG Tourist Pass offers unlimited rides on basic bus services and  the MRT/LRT system. However, the SG Tourist Pass only offers a an option to use the card for 3-days at $29.
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*Singapore Tourist Pass Plus: The Singapore Tourist Pass Plus offers unlimited rides on basic bus services and the MRT/LRT system. However, the pass also entitles the user to discounts and packages.
|+ Singapore Tourist Pass Types
The Singapore Transit Pass can be purchased at 24-hour kiosks located at Changi Airport MRT Station and Orchard MRT Station or at any SimplyGo Ticket Office. The Singapore Tourist Pass Plus can only be purchased at 24-hpur Changi Recommends counters located at the departure and arrival halls of all four terminals. Meanwhile, the SG Tourist Pass can only be purchased from Cheers convenience stores located at all four terminals. The red version of the SG Tourist Pass can only be purchased from the Sunshine Star Convenience Store at Chinatown MRT Station.
!Services!!Singapore Tourist Pass[[File:Singapore Tourist Pass.png|center|150px]]!!SG Tourist Pass[[File:SG Tourist Pass.png|center|150px]]!!Singapore Tourist Pass Plus[[File:Singapore Tourist Pass Plus.png|center|150px]]
|-
!Cost
|$12/$19/$24||$29||$48
|-
!Refundable Rental Deposit
|$10||colspan=2 style='background-color:#faa'|None
|-
!Pass Duration
|1 - 3||colspan=2|3
|-
!Purchasable From
|SimplyGo ticket office / Vending Machine at {{CG2| }} stations
|Cheers (Changi Airport) outlets
|Changi Recommends
|-
!Free Gift from Changi Recommends
|colspan=2 style='background-color:#faa'|✗||style='background-color:#afa'|✓
|-
!MRT/LRT Free Ride
|colspan=3 style='background-color:#afa'|✓
|-
!Basic Bus Service Free Ride
|colspan=3 style='background-color:#afa'|✓
|-
!Express Bus Service Free Ride
|colspan=3 style='background-color:#faa'|✗
|-
!Bus Service RWS8 Free Ride
|colspan=3 style='background-color:#faa'|✗
|}
'''Notes:''' Pass duration is based on the number of consecutive day from the day you start using the card.
 
===Contactless Cards (Credit/Debit Bank cards)===
Commuters can also use their foreign-issued MasterCard or VISA bank cards for travel. Please activate your bank card contactless feature first prior to arrival. An administrative charge of SGD $0.60 applied for each charge posting to non-Singapore issued bank card.
* '''MasterCard:''' Every 5 days or when SGD $15 travel fare is charged to your card.
* '''VISA:''' Every day.
 
===Comparison on which card to use===
If you are unsure on which card to use, follow the steps below.
 
# Calculate the estimated travel fare for your stay using the following formula: '''(2 + [ ''Number of days in Singapore'' ] + [ ''Number of attractions you planned to visit'' ]) × SGD $2'''.
# If the estimated travel fare is more than the Singapore Tourist Pass '''AND''' your duration of stay is less than 3 days: Purchase the Singapore Tourist Pass.
# Otherwise, use Contactless Card / EZ-Link Card.
 


====Contactless Cards On Trains And Buses====
Commuters can also use their foreign-issued MasterCard or VISA Bank cards. However, administrative and bank charges may be added on top of the fare. There is no need to register your card with the EZ-Link system before using.


====Bus And Train Fares====
Bus and Train Fares in Singapore are calculated by distance. For buses, fares are measured by distance the bus travels, while for trains, fares are measured by the shortest possible distance travelled between your origin and destination stations. Each person above the age of 7 and each child under the age of 7 but above the height of 0.9m must use their own travel card or contactless card to enter and exit the bus and train system. No sharing of cards is allowed. If you are travelling by bus and do not have a travel card or contactless card, you can also pay by cash.
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Public Transport

Methods Of Fare Payments when using Public Transport

All tourist above 0.9m (2ft 11in) must present a valid card for travel on public transport. No sharing of travel card or contactless card is allowed.

Families with kids under 7 years old as of that year, irregardless of birth date, may apply for a Child Concession Card at any SimplyGo Ticket Office. The card is free and enable the kids to travel free in the public transport system, except for Premium and special services (E.g. Bus Service RWS8). Otherwise, the child will need a valid full fare paying travel card for travel.

EZ-Link Card

You may purchase an EZ-Link card at any SimplyGo ticket office, which can be found at selected MRT stations including CG2Changi Airport station. Alternatively, EZ-Link card can also be purchased through the vending machine located at either exits of CG2Changi Airport station. An EZ-Link card cost $10, which include a $5 non-refundable deposit and a $5 top-up for your bus/train ride. A minimum of $3 is required to be stored in the card to use for travel.

Singapore Tourist Pass

The Singapore Tourist Pass is a special pass that allows you to have unlimited rides on basic bus services and train services.

Singapore Tourist Pass Types
Services Singapore Tourist Pass
Singapore Tourist Pass.png
 SG Tourist Pass
SG Tourist Pass.png
 Singapore Tourist Pass Plus
Singapore Tourist Pass Plus.png
Cost $12/$19/$24 $29 $48
Refundable Rental Deposit $10 None
Pass Duration 1 - 3 3
Purchasable From SimplyGo ticket office / Vending Machine at CG2Changi Airport stations Cheers (Changi Airport) outlets Changi Recommends
Free Gift from Changi Recommends ✗ ✓
MRT/LRT Free Ride ✓
Basic Bus Service Free Ride ✓
Express Bus Service Free Ride ✗
Bus Service RWS8 Free Ride ✗

Notes: Pass duration is based on the number of consecutive day from the day you start using the card.

Contactless Cards (Credit/Debit Bank cards)

Commuters can also use their foreign-issued MasterCard or VISA bank cards for travel. Please activate your bank card contactless feature first prior to arrival. An administrative charge of SGD $0.60 applied for each charge posting to non-Singapore issued bank card.

  • MasterCard: Every 5 days or when SGD $15 travel fare is charged to your card.
  • VISA: Every day.

Comparison on which card to use

If you are unsure on which card to use, follow the steps below.

  1. Calculate the estimated travel fare for your stay using the following formula: (2 + [ Number of days in Singapore ] + [ Number of attractions you planned to visit ]) × SGD $2.
  2. If the estimated travel fare is more than the Singapore Tourist Pass AND your duration of stay is less than 3 days: Purchase the Singapore Tourist Pass.
  3. Otherwise, use Contactless Card / EZ-Link Card.
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