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.
Maximum Number of Passengers Allowed
The maximum number of passengers allowed for a standard taxi in Singapore is as follows:
- 4 adults
- 3 adults + 2 children
- 2 adults + 3 children
- 1 adult + 4 children
- 6 children
Note: children are aged under 12 years old.
Taxi Charges
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
|
Transaction |
Comfort & YellowTop |
CityCab |
TIBS |
| Fare | Flagdown:S$2.40
10 cents per 225m for the first 10km 10 cents per 200m thereafter (10 cents per 30 sec of waiting) |
Flagdown:S$2.40
10 cents per 225m for the first 10km 10 cents per 200m thereafter (10 cents per 25 sec of waiting) |
Flagdown:S$2.20
10 cents per 220m (10 cents per 25 sec of waiting) |
| Peak-hour Travel | S$1 surcharge
(Mon – Sat from 7.30pm – 9.30pm and 5pm – 8pm) |
S$1 surcharge
(Mon – Sat from 7.30pm – 9.30pm and 5pm – 8pm) |
Flagdown:S$3.20
10 cents per 200m 10 cents per 25 sec of waiting (Mon – Fri from 7.30am – 9.30am, 5pm – 8pm) (Sat 7.30am – 9.30am, 5pm – 11.30pm) |
| CBD Area Travel | S$1 surcharge | S$1 surcharge | No surcharge |
| (Mon – Thu from 5pm – 8pm)
(Fri & Sat from 5pm – 12midnight) |
(Mon – Fri from 5pm – 8pm) | ||
| Night Travel | Midnight charge: 50% extra above metered fare (12mn – 6am) | Midnight charge: 50% extra above metered fare (12mn – 6am) | Flagdown:S$3.20 (from 11.30pm – 6am)
20 cents per 300m (20 cents per 40 sec of waiting) |
| Current Booking | S$2.80 (S$1.80 on Sun) | S$3 | S$3.20 (S$2 from 11.30pm – 6am) |
| Advanced Booking | S$4.80 | S$5 | S$5.20 |
Some sample surcharges not shown on the taxi meter include:
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 |
| CityCab | (65)6552 2222 |
| Yellow Top Cab | (65)6552 1111 |
| SMRT | (65)6555 8888 |
| Transcab | (65)6555 3333 |
| Silvercab | (65)6363 6888 |
| SMART | (65)6485 7777 |
| SINGAPORE TAXI TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (STTA) | (65)6337 5117
(65)6293 5545 |
June 17th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
good morning,
My name’s Giuliana and i’m writing from Italy.
On first of august i’ll arrive in Singapore with a flight at 15,40: i would like to take a taxi from airport to Melaka.
Do you do this journey?
How much is your price?
We are 3 people.
If you don’t do this service, could you suggest to me some other companies?
Please answer to me!
Thank you very much
my mail is:
viaggiliberi@fastwebmail.it
Thank you
Giuliana Cavallero
December 2nd, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Italy is a fascinating country with historical cities, scenic countryside, mountains, picturesque coast and art riches!
January 22nd, 2010 at 7:25 am
‘Taxis carry a maximum of four passengers’.
can we take a taxi with 3 adult and 2 child (under five years)???
Thank you
January 22nd, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Yes
January 25th, 2010 at 6:02 am
The info on cab fare is staled!
Initial fare should now be $2.80 & …
Every 385m thereafter or less up to 10km – $0.20
Every 330m thereafter or less after 10km – $0.20
Every 45 seconds of waiting or less – $0.20
Refer: http://www.taxisingapore.com/taxi-fare/
February 17th, 2010 at 3:52 am
Taxis carry a maximum of 4 passengers… Can we take one cab with 4 adults and 1 child aged 7?
February 17th, 2010 at 4:51 am
yup should be, if your child is small enough to sit on your lap/carried
March 29th, 2010 at 7:22 am
Hi,
Can I take a taxi for 4 adults and 2 small children (who can sit in the lap)?
Regards
Madhan
April 25th, 2010 at 6:59 am
10 relatives (3 generations) are visiting Singapore. 6 adults & 4 children ages 11, 14, 15 x 2. Kindly advise how many / what kind of taxis should they take during their 5-day stay here? Thanks.
June 11th, 2010 at 12:33 am
I will be attending a conference that will be held in part at the National University of Singapore, and part at the Marina Bay Sands.
Is it reasonable to stay the entire time at the Marina Bay Sands, and take a taxi back and forth to the university for the first two days of the conference held there?
What would be the estimated one way cost from the hotel to the university?
Is it easy to find a taxi at the university, or would they have to be pre-arranged?
Thank you for you input.
June 11th, 2010 at 1:36 am
Sure – taxis are available, but if you happen to be unlucky and none are around, you can call one on the spot for an additional $4. I’d say each one way trip will be around $20.
August 31st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
how much will cost from Marina Bay to Universal Studio on taxi, shall I call taxi or get one from hotel lobby?
Can 4 adult and 1 child fit on a taxi alright (child is 5 years old).
Thanks,
Young
September 1st, 2010 at 7:33 pm
The hotel lobby can do that for you, so you don’t have to call. Unfortunately, you can only fit 4 adults only – or 3 adults and 1 child