How to Catch the Bus in Singapore | Visitors Guide 

Also take note for all travellers: Do not board any of the buses in the 500 series (5XX) or end with e (e.g. 851e). These buses are express/premium buses that charge more expensive fares.

1 very important thing/mistake that a very good amount of tourist made is NEVER BOARD from the back exit door(s). ONLY BOARD FROM THE FRONT. Boarding from the back is only allowed if 1) the bus is very crowded and driver allowed boarding from the back instead 2) At Interchange (sometimes) to facilitate faster boarding, only at more crowded interchanges. 3) If boarding with a wheelchair/pram, you MUST inform the driver beforehand. Do not board from the back door without informing the driver. Extra point : Also, when tapping you card, tap on the blue portion below the screen and NOT on the screen. You technically can exit from the front door but not recommended to do so with many boarding passengers as it can disrupt the flow of the boarding passengers. Always keep an eye out when your bus is arriving (and not stare at your phone) Flag the bus early with obvious hand waving (don't expect the bus to stop at every stop on its own) and Don't press the bell late.

Thanks for sharing! Very useful for the travellers 😎🇸🇬

Bus numbers with E/e are express services. Some bus stops are skipped as compared to its primary route. Bus numbers with A/B/C are short trip services. They do not ply the full primary route, but instead only a section of the entire route is served. Bus numbers with T are terminating buses. They will end their services at the interchange or bus terminals. Bus numbers with M are supplementary bus services to its primary route. They may serve additional bus stops or detour to serve more areas from its primary route. And yes pls do check the bus routes and confirm your destination before boarding the bus. Soon in years to come, all public buses will be in bright green colours.

also, all public busses are wheelchair friendly (though usually limited to two berths at the door in the middle). bus captains will let the wheelchair passenger on first before allowing anyone else to board. when getting off, they will help them off (again before allowing other passengers to board)

You forgot to include that you may have to flag the bus that you want to ride because the bus does not necessarily stop on that bus stop.

1:57 there used to be a map that showed where the bus routes go but as more and more bus routes were added, they found it to complicated and removed it within the past few years.

1:11 actually, there are two services (LCS1 and LCS2 which are actually “private services” but are still operated by SBST) that you cannot pay cash or some type of cards.

How much is weekly and monthly ticket

So, if I understood correctly, you tap your card when entering and then qhen exiting the bus, right?

Thanks for the vid. Very helpful. Just to confirm, if I don't have EZ link card, i can use foreign debit / credit card to tap on the bus?

Can you tap with Apple Pay on your iPhone if it’s connected to your visa credit card?

Nice videos! I'm going on an NUS exchange soon so I was wondering if there are cheaper fares for long-term residents?😃

If a family of 5 is travelling in bus, then do all members need to carry ezlink card or credit card to tap in and out? Or can the payment be done by a single person of family on behalf of entire family

how will you know if your stop is the next one?

When you get on the bus do you tell the driver your destination then tap your card? In England that's what we do but I was wondering in in singapore if I need to say where I'm going, if I already have the right bus from looking at google

Do toddlers require their own card? Also how are they with prams?

Can multiple passengers use the same credit card for bus? Please let me know.

Can i use my credit card to buy for multiple people?

Hi, Can I board bring 28" suitcase?

Won't happen now....but will happen.

Correction: The ticket dispensers are IN the bus (you know, the red or turquoise printers)

here is a tip AVOID TOWER TRANSIT AT ALL COAST