Getting around Singapore is a breeze as the country has an extensive public transport system that is efficient, convenient and affordable.  The 3 main modes of public transport are public buses, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), which is known as subway or metro rail system in some countries, and taxis.

A convenient online Singapore transportation and travel guide is the TransitLink eGuide website. It provides one-stop point-to-point information on how to travel around in Singapore, the MRT and bus travel time and routes.

If you are using an iPhone, you can download a free app, SG NextBus from the iTunes Store that provides estimated arrival time at the bus stops you are waiting at. For Android phones, SG Buses is a popular app available for free on Google Play (formerly known as Android Market).

Public Buses

Singapore has one of the most efficient, comprehensive and affordable bus transportation services in the world.

The buses run on most routes between 6 am and 12 midnight and you can pay in cash or use an ez-link card, which is an electronic cash card that can be purchased in all Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations and bus interchanges.

If you are paying by cash, please ensure you have the exact amount as you will not be given change. You can check with the bus driver on the correct fare to your destination. It is advisable to pay in coins, which you can exchange for at our Front Office cashier.

There is a bus-stop just outside Riverview Hotel with the following bus services:

• Bus no. 51 – To Chinatown, Clarke Quay MRT Station, Funan Digital Mall and Bugis
• Bus no. 64 – To Plaza Singapura shopping mall, Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station, Little India and Mustafa Centre
• Bus no. 123 – To 313@somerset, Somerset MRT Station, ION Orchard, Orchard Boulevard (next to Orchard Road), Orchard MRT Station and Singapore Botanic Gardens
• Bus no. 186 – To Chinatown, Raffles Place and Shenton Way

Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)

The MRT (subway or metro rail system as known in some countries) is seen as one of the most modern and efficient in the world. It is a fast and inexpensive way mode of transportation and the train service runs from 5.30 am to 12.30 am daily. You can pay by cash or ez-link card.

The nearest MRT stations to Riverview Hotel are Clarke Quay, Dhoby Ghaut, Somerset and Tiong Bahru.

If you are using an iPhone, you can download the free app, SMRTConnect from the iTunes Store. Created by SMRT, a main public transport company that runs most of Singapore’s train network, you can access all bus and train services’ information across its network while keeping up-to-date with any train service updates. You can even check train arrival times, search bus stop location or book an SMRT taxi through the application.

Taxis

Taxis are readily available in Singapore. Depending on the types of taxis, the basic flag-down fare is S$3.00 to S$3.20, inclusive of the first 1 km or less. For a limousine, it is S$3.90. There are additional surcharges during peak hours, from midnight to 5.59 am or alighting at selected prime locations, including the airport. There are a number of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantries in designated restricted zones and you will have to bear the ERP charges.

You can also call for a taxi at the following numbers:

• Dial-A-Cab – (65) 6342 5222
• CityCab and Comfort Taxi – (65) 6552 1111
• SMRT Taxis – (65) 6555 8888
• SMART Cabs – (65) 6485 7777
• TransCab – (65) 6555 3333
• Premier Taxis – (65) 6363 8888
• Prime Taxi – (65) 6778 0808
• Yellow-Top Taxi – (65) 6293 5545

You will have to pay a booking fee when calling for a taxi.

Free Hotel Shuttle Bus Service

You can hop on the hotel’s free shuttle bus service if you want to travel to Orchard Road and Chinatown.  The bus departs the hotel at 10.03 am, 11.03 am, 12.03 pm, 1.03 pm, 4.03 pm, 7.03 pm and 8.03 pm.  It will go to Orchard Road first before heading to Chinatown.
 
 
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