Singapore is lying on the midpoints of certain sea and air trade routes. Hence, it became the major Asian transportation hub. Singapore port manages world’s busiest transshipment traffic and world’s biggest ship refueling centre. Excellent air transport service in Singapore also has been recognized by numerous travel magazines. It is playing pivotal role in making world class Singapore transportation.
Bus, train, taxi and metro are other transportation medium of Singapore transport. Singapore is well connected by road transport system which includes a network of expressways. It is served by bus and taxis but bus transport in Singapore has poor scheduling and in less than desirable conditions. Metro system has introduced here in 1987. EZ-Link system allows contactless smartcards to serve as stored value tickets for use in the public transport systems in Singapore. Use of private vehicles is very expensive here due to the implementation of tolls in the central area. |
