The present Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system consists of three main lines. The North-South Line and the East-West Line are operated by SMRT Trains Ltd, while the North East Line is operated by SBS Transit.

The LRT system at Bukit Panjang, which is a feeder to the main MRT network, is run by SMRT Light Rail Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of SMRT.

In May 1999, SBS Transit won the tender to run the North East Line, as well as the adjoining Sengkang and Punggol LRT Lines.

For a system map of our island-wide rail system, please click here.

LTA imposes performance and service requirements on the rail operator through a Licensing and Operating Agreement.

Two operators - SBS Transit and the SMRT Buses Ltd, run basic bus services.

Complementary non-basic services include express and rapid services, premier services, night services and Scheme B services. These services help to meet commuting demands during peak hours.

A licence from the Public Transport Council (PTC) is required for any bus service that charges fares. Bus fares and routes require the approval of the PTC.

In addition, basic bus services are required to meet standards and specifications set by the PTC, which cover route planning and design, service efficiency, operational hours, affordability and service information.

Operational audits on the level of compliance with these standards are carried out periodically.

Taxis are operated by seven taxi companies and a small number of individual driver-owners.

	Citycab Pte Ltd
	Comfort Transportation Pte Ltd
	Premier Taxis Pte Ltd
	Smart Automobile Pte Ltd
	SMRT Taxis Pte Ltd
	Trans-Cab Services Pte Ltd
	Prime Car Rental & Taxi Services Pte Ltd

Taxi drivers are licensed by the Land Transport Authority. Besides having a good knowledge of routes and places, taxi drivers must also meet stringent requirements on safe driving skills and service standards.

In September 1998, taxi fares were deregulated. This means taxi companies can set their own fares. This gives operators more flexibility to respond to changes in market conditions.

Here's some taxi trivia to ponder over: Do you know that there are about 24,000 taxis plying the streets of Singapore? Or how about the number of trips a cabbie makes in a day? Click here to find out more!