How is public transport and getting around Singapore for Indian students who arrive from major Indian cities?

Singapore's public transport system is among the best in the world by any objective measure, clean, safe, reliable, and comprehensively networked across the entire island. The MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) and bus network covers every significant area of the city, runs frequently, and is easy to navigate through apps like Google Maps or the official Singapore transit app. For students coming from Bangalore, Mumbai, or other major Indian cities, the contrast with Indian public transport infrastructure is significant, in Singapore, transport is rarely a source of stress or delay.

• The EZ-Link card is the standard fare card used for both MRT and bus and can be topped up at any MRT station.
• Monthly transport expenses for a student taking the MRT and bus regularly run approximately SGD 80 to SGD 120.
• Singapore is also walkable in many areas, particularly in the city centre where SMU is located, many students find that the combination of walking and MRT covers most of their daily movement without needing to use taxis or ride-hailing services.
• Climate is a consideration: Singapore is consistently humid and warm, and learning to carry water and plan around the midday heat is a practical adjustment for students arriving from cooler Indian cities.