Singapore - New EZ-pass???

I see there's a new EZ pass in operation for public transport in Singapore.

I still have an 'old' one, but that hasn't been used since Dec 2008 so I assume it'll be null and void.

As I have an 8 day stay, I assume the only option I have is to pony up the $5 for a new one? (The 'tourist' one at $8/day both seems steep and is only valid for 5 days...)

As an aside, can someone tell me what the qualifier is for children to start having to pay in Singapore? I seem to recall it's when they're over a certain height, rather than an age - is that correct?

Thanks

ST

I see there's a new EZ pass in operation for public transport in Singapore.

I still have an 'old' one, but that hasn't been used since Dec 2008 so I assume it'll be null and void.


It will be disabled, but you can still get a refund of value and deposit at any Transitlink Ticket Office till 24 Dec 2011.

http://www.ezlink.com.sg/

When did the new pass come into effect?

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As an aside, can someone tell me what the qualifier is for children to start having to pay in Singapore? I seem to recall it's when they're over a certain height, rather than an age - is that correct?

ST

I need to look up the exact measurement but it is height based. You asked in a separate post about taking bus 36. You will find two height markers on a pillar directly behind the bus captain (driver) for this purpose.

When did the new pass come into effect?

Sometime last year, if memory serves.

As an aside, can someone tell me what the qualifier is for children to start having to pay in Singapore? I seem to recall it's when they're over a certain height, rather than an age - is that correct?

Yes, height determines if fares apply. I had to look this up recently - it's on the SMRT or SBS website. IIRC, < 0.9m = free; 0.9m ~ 1.2m = child fare.

thanks all - most helpful.