Getting around Singapore is easy. The roads are well maintained, with expressways criss-crossing the island. Under normal conditions, driving across the length of the island takes about one hour. The difficulty in driving yourself is the restricted access to certain roads during peak times and limited parking. We recommend you take public transportation, which is cheap and reliable. The efficient, air-conditioned commuter trains stop at stations all over the city, including such key areas as Orchard Road and Raffles City. Because Singaporean laws are strictly enforced, the trains are free of graffiti and stuck chewing gum. The public buses - most are air-conditioned - go to all tourist attractions. They run slower than the trains, but the service is frequent and more comprehensive. Taxis are plentiful, but an empty one can be hard to find during peak hours. If you really need a taxi, your best bet is to call for one and pay the booking charge. Otherwise, taxi stands are conveniently located around the city and at all major shopping complexes. The taxi drivers are kept honest by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board, which takes complaints about cabbies very seriously. Traffic is not always a problem, but the roads tend to be congested during normal peak hours (Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30 am and 5-7 pm, Saturday 7:30-9:30 am and 1-3 pm), especially in the Central Business District.

Traffic is not always a problem, but the roads tend to be congested during normal peak hours (Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30 am and 5-7 pm, Saturday 7:30-9:30 am and 1-3 pm), especially in the Central Business District.

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