Transportation

Singapore has a very well-developed transportation system and all parts of the country are easily accessible through the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system and bus services.

1. Bus Services (http://www.sbstransit.com.sg)
Buses in Singapore generally run from 5.45 a.m. to 11.45 p.m. Bus fares are from:

Feeder services (in housing estates) are flat-fare services. The fares are as follows:

2. MRT Services (http://www.smrt.com.sg)
Singapore's mass rapid transit system comprises 3 main lines (North-South, East-West and North-East). The Singapore Polytechnic is on the East-West Line. Single trip ticket to Dover station is about S$1.80.

3. Fare Information
Passengers may pay cash on buses (exact fare) and the MRT, or use an ez-link card available at Transitlink Ticket Sales offices or the Passenger Service Center at MRT stations. The ez-link can be used for buses, MRT and LRT.

4. Further Information
Transitlink Guides for Bus and MRT services are sold at all Transitlink Ticket Sales Offices. For further information on how you can get to your destination by bus or MRT, please call: Transitlink Hotline: 1800-779-9366 or SBS Passenger Relations Centre: 1800-287-2727 (toll free).

THE CHEAPER WAYS TO TRAVEL

Tertiary Student ez-link Concession Card
Students of the Singapore Polytechnic may apply for EZ-link Concession Cards for travel on MRT, SBS and TIBS. Instructions on application for EZ-link card will be given to you during your enrolment.

To enjoy travel concession with the Tertiary Student ez-link Card, you can purchase a Bus Concession Pass (BCP) and/or a Train Concession Pass (TCP) from any TransitLink Ticket Office up to seven days before the start of the month.

Bus Concession Pass (BCP)
Priced at S$52.00 allows unlimited travel on SBS Transit and Tibs buses (except Express, Night, Sentosa and CSS Services) for about one month (calculated as n to n - 1 day : where n is the effective date of the BCP). It is non-refundable unless the concession eligibility has expired.

Train Concession Pass (TCP)
Priced at S$45.00. It is valid for up to four rides a day on the MRT and/or LRT for about one month (calculated as n to n-1 day: where n is the effective date of the TCP). Similarly, the TCP is non-refundable.

Both Bus and Train Concessions (HCP)
Priced at $97.00 HCP allows unlimited bus concession travel on basic fare bus services (except Express, Night, Sentosa and CSS services). It is valid up to four rides per day on the MRT and/or LRT for about one month.

Air Concession (http://www.statravel.com.sg)
The Students Travel Association (STA) operates a branch on campus at Foodcourt 5 (Tel:67773688 Fax : 67755590). Special deals are available for students.

International students can purchase the “International Student Card” at S$15.00 which entitles them to discounted travel, discounts at selected food and entertainment outlets and tourist spots. For more details, please contact STA at tel : 67773688. Application form can also be obtained from the website.

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