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Singapore Public Transport Guide - Taxi / Cabs

Singapore has more than 20,000 air-conditioned taxis or cabs. Taking a taxi around Singapore is a comfortable and hassle-free way to travel, and taxi fares are priced reasonably.

How to get a taxi

Singapore cabs can be flagged down 24 hours a day on most roads, by signalling the driver (usually by waving an out-stretched hand). Well-marked dedicated taxi stands are also available outside most major shopping malls and public buildings.

Alternatively, you could make a booking through the taxi company’s hotline or website. Taxis carry a maximum of four passengers and some may stop only at taxi stands along major roads. Available/empty taxis usually show a green light or simply show a light on the roof of the taxi. Booked/unavailable taxis show a red light, or are not lighted up.

Taxi Fares

In Singapore, all taxis are metered and taxi rates vary according to the taxi operating company.

There are currently several taxi companies in Singapore, as well as a small number of individual owners/drivers. Surcharges include Electronic Road Pricing surcharge, peak hour surcharge, public holiday surcharge, etc. A surcharge may also be imposed by taxis for picking up passengers from certain places like the Changi International Airport and Singapore Expo Centre.

With the deregulation of the taxi industry, different operators charge different fares and surcharges for their taxi services, although it doesn't differ by much.

SAMPLE TAXI FARE TABLE

     Some sample surcharges not shown on the taxi meter include:

ERP tolls for taxis (Monday to Friday)	Varies
Each time you hop into a taxi at Changi Airport	S$5
Each time a Premier cab is hired through phone	S$8.00 (TIBS) S$6.00 (Comfort)
Each time a station wagon/London cab is hired	S$1
Each time a passenger pays by credit card	10% of fare

Make a taxi booking with the company of your choice here. We list down all the taxi companies in Singapore, together with their phone numbers and websites:

Operator	Details
Comfort	(65)6552 1111 View Comfort's Fares
CityCab	(65)6552 2222 View CityCab's Fares
Yellow Top Cab	(65)6552 1111 View Yellow Top Cab's Fare
SMRT	(65)6555 8888 View SMRT Taxis' Fare Structure Make an online booking
Transcab	(65)6555 3333
Silvercab	(65)6363 6888 View Fares
SMART	(65)6485 7777
SINGAPORE TAXI TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (STTA)	(65)6337 5117 (65)6293 5545 View STTA'sFares