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Singapore Tourist Pass and
Public Transport Guide (TRAVEL WITH EASE) To Make Travel On Public
Transport System a Cinch For Tourists |
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The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) today (12 Dec 2007) officially launched
the Singapore Tourist Pass (STP) and a Public Transport Guide for
Tourists (The 'Travel with Ease' Guide) – two new initiatives aimed at
enhancing the visitors’ experience when commuting on Singapore’s public
transport system. |
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The Singapore Tourist Pass, produced by EZ-Link
in collaboration with LTA and STB, is the only pass in Singapore that
offers tourists unlimited rides on Singapore's public transport system
with the option of a 1-Day, 2-Day or 3-Day pass for just S$8 per day. |
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With the STP, travelling on Singapore's MRT,
LRT and basic bus services becomes a cost-effective and convenient way
for tourists to explore Singapore and enjoy the best the city has to
offer. |
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STPs bought or issued in Singapore at
authorised sales counters come with a refundable rental deposit of S$10
if the card is returned within five days of issuance. The card can be
purchased or returned at designated Transitlink Ticket offices located
at selected MRT stations. |
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By the first half of 2008, the card can also
be purchased or returned at the Singapore Visitor’s Centres located at
Orchard Road and Changi Airport. |
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The STP can also function like a normal ez-link
card so tourists can top up the value of the card and make payments at
selected retail outlets. |
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In addition, tourists can use the STP to
enjoy a variety of special offers and discounts at selected merchants.
When the STP validity period ends, tourists can continue to use the card
just like a normal ez-link card by topping up the card with value or
they can purchase a new pass. |
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Complementing the STP is the 'Travel with
Ease - Public Transport Guide for Tourists'. It is a comprehensive,
foldout guide that shows tourists how to explore Singapore using the
public transport system. It presents tourists with useful information on
the various modes of public transport and gives travel directions to
various places of interest. |
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Also included are map information on
Singapore’s MRT and LRT System and Key Bus Services for Orchard Road.
Available in English, Simplified Chinese and Bahasa Melayu, the Guide
can be picked up at selected Singapore Visitors Centres and MRT
stations. |
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Commenting on the launch of the two
initiatives, Mr Jeremy Yap, Acting Group Director, Vehicle & Transit
Licensing, LTA said, "For the first-time visitor in an unfamiliar city,
finding their way around using public transport may require some effort.
With the 'Travel with Ease' Guide and The Singapore Tourist Pass,
visitors to Singapore can now plan and navigate their public transport
travel effectively and confidently. |
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" The former is a handy fold-out guide that
empowers first-time visitors with comprehensive travel information on
our public transport system, while the latter provides a convenient
ticket to travel seamlessly on public buses and trains. Together, they
demonstrate to visitors that venturing into various parts of the island
by public transport can be a fun and easy experience. We are pleased to
have been able to partner with EZ-Link and STB to roll out these
initiatives that are instrumental to our efforts to promote the use of
public transport among visitors." |
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Mr. Muhammad Rostam Umar, Director of
Communications, STB added: "We see the initiatives launched today as
being important for visitors interested in exploring Singapore on their
own and to discover for themselves the many unique and exciting
experiences that Singapore has to offer. With the introduction of the
Singapore Tourist Pass and the 'Travel with Ease' Guide, we will be
better able to meet the needs of this group of visitors." |
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"EZ-link is proud and delighted to introduce
The Singapore Tourist Pass which offers tourists the benefit of
unlimited rides on our public transport system for the duration of the
pass purchased. We thank LTA, STB and all our other partners for their
support and assistance in developing this product. Bundled with
suggested itineraries, merchant offers and featured places of interests,
the Pass is definitely the most sensible, economical and easiest way for
tourists to explore our island state," remarked Mr. Nicholas Lee, Senior
V.P. Business & Technology, EZ-Link. |
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Source:
www.stb.gov.sg Media Release 12
Dec 2007 |
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