Do they have "drivers" in Singapore?

Question

My husband and I might be moving there for his job. He will be away on business a lot and I want to attend uni. I am scared to take public transport by myself at night, and our home most likely won't be close to public transport. Do a lot of expats get drivers? Are they expensive?

Okay, I know Singapore is generally a very safe city. I have been there before, so thank you for not assuming I am an ignorant foreigner. When I was there in fact I was harassed by several people on the street which is why I'm a little concerned of walking along on the streets at 1am after having a few drinks. Every city has bad apples... you can't ever say with all certainty that a young woman walking alone at night is completely safe. And I like to err on the side of safely which is why I ask.

But thank you to all of the nice people that offered advice. I think I'll stick with the door-to-door taxis. :-)

Answer 1

there r drivers aka chauffeur in singapore.they r normally paid between Sgd $1500 - $1800. onli minority have drivers.however, seriously public transport is very safe in singapore. MRT(mass rapid transit ) -trains and bus services are v very safe even till late nite .
if u r living in very inaccessible estate...just dial for a cab(cabs are very safe n efficient in spore)

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SMART 6485 7777
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singapore is well known for its clean, safe n "fine" city with one of the lowest crime rates and efficient police.

no worries..u will enjoy ur stay in singapore..

Answer 2

Singapore is one of the safest places in Asia and probably the rest of the world. The public transport system comprising of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) (or the "underground" as it is called in some countries) and buses can get you to most places and are safe to use even late at night. Taxis are relatively cheaper than other countries and are very safe too. If you can afford, then getting a personal driver is a good idea...they cost about US$1000- $2000 a month, depending on working hours. Personal cars are expensive though, a Toyota Camry cost about US $55,000.

P.S. I just read the info under Additional Details. Yes, I agree with you, no country is perfectly safe. If you are drinking and walking in the streets at 1 am alone, you are asking for trouble. Take a cab home will be the best idea. We have a saying here - "Low Crime doesn't mean no crime".

Answer 3

Singapore has one of the best and inexpensive public transport services in the world. The MRT (underground or metro) serves most of the island. Buses are air-conditioned. Both the MRT and bus services are very safe to travel on, even late at night. When I was living in Singapore, I had no worries about my daughters coming home after midnight on their own.

If your home is not close to public transport, get a taxi. Taxicabs can be booked via phone. After some trips you can make arrangements with the taxi driver to pick you from your home when you are going to the uni.

Answer 4

It seem that you just need a transport back home at night. It's really not worth to hire a driver, it's about S$1200 per month. But you may need to buy a car. Car in Singapore is most expensive in the world.

I own a car, if you prefer can write to me for arrangement on single trip from the uni to your home.

Answer 5

Try taxies when you arrived in Singapore. And if you happen to 'meet' a taxi driver whom you think can be trusted, you can ask for his contact number. I think he will be willing to be your 'driver' each time you need his service. There are also lady drivers in Singapore.

Hiring a personal driver in Singapore is not too expensive. I have a friend who works as a driver and his monthly salary is about S$1,600. You have to add in the cost of car instalment, patrol, parking, ERP charges, etc, etc...

Answer 6

Where are you from, what do you think that is unsafe to take public transport in Singapore?
Anyway we have another foreigner to take up our beautiful space not knowing the beauty of Singapore, sigh!
If you are drinking at 1am and walking along the streets, definitely you need a driver to send you home. It is like anywhere especially a young woman walking after a drink any man will try to chat up with her. You should re phrase your questions as I thought you are taking a public bus after attending courses at our university not walking after drinking.

Answer 7

The underground train system is fantastic and very safe. You can if you wish pre-order taxis to pick you up at your apartment and take you back at a fixed time. The charges are reasonable. An executive limousine service is also available from companies based at the airport but it is three times the cost of an ordinary taxi.

Answer 8

yeah