Hiring a Cab in Singapore

Overview: The private taxi services in Singapore are among the best modes of transportation. Taxi services in Singapore are comparatively reasonable, hassle-free and inexpensive. Well-arranged taxi stands can be found around every major place of interest. There are over 15,000 air-

conditioned taxis and cabs operate in service of the tourists. These cabs are metered indicating that the billing system is efficient and transparent. These taxis and cabs are operational in 24 hours mode and are available at all major tourist destinations and hotels.

The taxi stand at Singapore Changi Airport is located just outside the arrival hall on Level 1 in Terminal 1and also at the end of the arrival hall on Level 1 in Terminal 2. These cabs and taxis respond instantaneously. You just have to call 6-3425-222 or you just have to tap out the alphabetical prompter 6-DIAL-CAB to get in touch with all the taxi firms' dedicated call centers. There are standard and uniform charges applicable for these cab services in Singapore. These taxis are all metered. There are separate charges for normal taxi services and Limousine Services in Singapore.

Basic Cab Fare	Normal	Limousine Service
For Flag-Down (inclusive of 1st km or less)	$2.80-$3.00	$3.20
For every 385 metres thereafter or less up to 10 km	$0.20	$0.20
For every 330 metres thereafter or less after 10 km	$0.20	$0.20
For every 45 secs (or less) waiting time	$0.20	$0.20

OTHER CHARGES APPLICABLE:

Peak Hour Surcharges	Normal	Limousine Service
Mon – Fri (7.00 – 9.30 am)	35 % of metered Fare	35 % of metered Fare
Mon – Fri (5.00 – 8.00 pm)	35 % of metered Fare	35 % of metered Fare
Midnight Surcharge (00.00 Hrs – 5.59 am)		50 % of metered Fare

Public Holidays	Normal	Limousine Service
From 6.00 pm on the eve to 12 midnight	$1.00	$1.00