Plan your daily commute on public transport with these nifty mobile apps and you’ll never be left stranded at a bus stop ever again
Let’s face it. Public transport is an essential part of our daily lives – and often, it’s a deeply frustrating aspect of day-to-day life. Now with Singapore looking to be a car-lite city, we reckon public transportation is going to get a little bit more busier. We’ve all been there: the train breakdown, the crammed and late buses, paying a monster bill for a surge-priced Uber. That’s why we’ve got to get smart and get on these transport apps that help you map out your trips better.
SG BusLeh
Aimed at helping Singapore commuters to better plan their journeys, SG BusLeh shows users up to three bus arrival timings instead of the usual two – or even one – offered by other local bus apps. The map feature shows you exactly where the bus is at the time so you can better plan whether to run to the nearest bus stop or finish your coffee first.
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Bus Uncle
Using local uncle-speak, Bus Uncle has character. And quite literally so – the app functions like a chat. You input your query on your bus timings and Bus Uncle replies in local lingo and he even tells jokes! Definitely a useful resource that injects some colour into the drab life of a commuter on public transport.
No download needed, just start chatting him up on Facebook Messenger
MyTransport
The official app from the Land Transport Authority, you can expect nothing but to-the-point info about bus timings, determine your MRT/LRT journey fare, dial taxi booking services, get real-time information about traffic congestions and train breakdowns. You may even report road defects through its Snap & Send feature.
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CityMapper
Available in most major cities (Singapore’s one of them!), CityMapper is every traveller’s dream. Incredibly smart and user-friendly, this app let’s you map out your commute on public transport according to your preferences. Want to avoid walking? There’s an option with the least amount of walking. Want to just stick to buses? They can do that for you! On top of that, they also keep you updated on traffic congestions and train breakdowns.
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Explore Singapore
Handy for those who use the MRT and LRT, the app works offline to help you calculate the quickest route to your destination. Fast and easy to use, the app is also updated with the new station additions and will update automatically for future station openings and timetable changes.
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