Singapore
/ Transport / Taxis
Singapore
has more than 10,000 air-conditioned taxis, including the unique
London cabs, operated by five different companies. Rates are reasonable
and standard among all taxi companies. The initial flag-down meter
fare is $2.40, which covers the first 1.5km. The fare then rises
at 10 cents for every 240 metres covered or less up to 10km. After
10km, the fare increases 10 cents for every 225 metres or less.
Forwaiting, the fare is at 10 cents for every 30 seconds or less.
Extra charges, not shown on the meter, include:
A 50% surcharge
of the metered fare recorded between midnight and 6am.
A $2.20
surcharge for taxis booked by phone and an additional $1 surcharge
for every booking at least half an hour in advance.
A $1 surcharge
for trips originating from the Restricted Zone between 4pm and
7pm (weekdays) and 12 noon to 3pm (Saturdays) except public
holiday
A $3 surcharge
for a journey from Changi Airport and Seletar Airport. There
should be no surcharge for a journey to Changi Airport and Seletar
Airport.
A $3 surcharge
for the purchase of an Area Licence which is needed to enter
the Restricted Zone between.7.30am and 6.30pm Monday-Friday
and between 7.30am and 2pm Saturday and eve of 5 major public
holidays. Passengers need not pay for the Area Licence Fee if
taxi already displays a valid monthly or daily Area Licence.
A $1 surcharge
is levied for all trips in London cabs and a Station Wagon taxi.
Extra
10% of fare for payment by credit card. Drivers showing red
destination labels on their dashboard or windscreen are changing
shift and prefer to accept passengers travelling in that general
direction only.
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