Transit Link Pte Ltd

How2Go iPhone App (H2G v1.60)

Plan Your Journeys in Singapore with our new Public Transport Journey Planner! 

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*Description*
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A public transport app with Journey Planner functions, giving optimized solutions from point to point on both buses and trains. 

Solutions are based on the least number of Transfers between the 2 points, factoring in walking/waiting time and
service frequencies during different time of day. A Fastest Route option is also available as part of the solutions. 

Accurate distance fare computation is paired together with optimal diverse solutions and other advanced features
such as different fare types to give user a better experience in customization of routes.

Current version: H2G 1.60

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Features include:
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- User-friendly Interface
- Search using Addresses, Road Names, Landmarks, Postal codes, MRT Stations and 5-digit Bus-Stop codes
- Search suggestions of up to 50 results
- Use 'My Location' to detect where you are (GPS Accuracy is dependent on each individual's iPhone)
- 'Advanced Search' option gives user better customization of their routes such as type of transport, type of travel, day and time of travel.
- Fares for Adults, Child/Students and Senior Citizens (CEPAS Card or Cash)
- Further customization include setting the maximum number of transfers (e.g. 0-3) and maximum walking distance (e.g. 100m-400m)
- Choose amongst the Least, Fastest or Cheapest Transfers Routes
- Optimal yet diverse solutions to plan your routes (e.g. More than one bus service may be suggested at one bus stop)
- Prompts user if Bus/MRT services have ended
- 'Browse Map' option brings up the map of Singapore.
- 'Bus/MRT/LRT' icon (top left corner) shows the nearby available public transports in the vicinity on the map
- 'Places of Interest' (POI) (bottom right corner) feature gives user suggestions on the various tourist attractions in Singapore
- 'Map Menu' (top right corner) option allows user to shift 'Start' and 'End' markers to customize their own route locations on the map
- You can also use the 'My Location' button (bottom left corner) to locate your current position

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-Important Notes-
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Trip Time (min): 
- Estimated bus travel time includes walking time from/to a bus stop but is subjected to road traffic conditions.
- Estimated train travel time includes approximate walking time for transfer between MRT lines at Bishan, Dhoby
Ghaut, Paya Lebar, Outram Park, Serangoon, Buona Vista and HarbourFront Stations.
- Include approximate waiting times of 
~ 3 minutes for transfer between CCL, NEL and SMRT
~ 2 minutes for transfer between MRT lines at City Hall, Raffles Place and Jurong East Stations
~ 6 minutes for transfer to Expo and Changi Airport Stations at Tanah Merah Station
~ 4 minutes transfer between East and West Loops of Sengkang/Punggol LRT

All bus rides specified are considered air-conditioned rides.

Fares for feeder services are capped at 3.2km.

Flat fare services such as Night Rider/Nite Owl, Parks, Chinatown Direct, RWS & Premium Bus Services are not included in Distance Fares. These services are also not included in this version of How2Go (H2G).

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-Transfer Rules-
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1. There is a 45 minute allowance between each transfer.
2. All journeys must be completed within 2 hours of the first boarding on the same journey.
3. Single entry and exit allowed for rail.
4. Current bus service must not be the same number as the preceding bus service.
5. Maximum of 5 transfers can be made within a journey.

*More features such as real-time bus arrival times will be available in the next version*
Stay tuned and do feel free to give us comments/suggestions on how we can improve the app as well!
Visit "http://www.transitlink.com.sg" for more information on How2Go. 

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