Watching Coldplay at the Singapore National Stadium? Here are alternative green ways of transport to go home

With massive crowds swarming the trains and buses, and long waiting times and steep prices for taxis or ride-hailing services, the post-concert journey can be a real headache and such a buzzkill after an enjoyable show. 

Given how long Coldplay fans have been waiting for the British band to grace the stage, it would be a shame for their memories to be tainted.

The Grammy-winning musicians will perform sold-out concerts on Jan 23, 24, 26, 27, 30 and 31 as part of the Asian leg of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour. 

Besides making headlines for its record sales, the tour has been hailed for its sustainability initiatives, such as the world’s first tourable battery system and a show powered by 100 per cent renewable energy in almost all locations. 

Here are some ways fans can support the group's sustainability efforts, and at the same time, get home with minimal fuss.

1. GRAB’S FREE SHUTTLE BUSES

In a Facebook post on Monday (Jan 22), Grab announced that Coldplay fans can hop on free shuttle buses that will take them to Redhill, Jurong East, Boon Keng and Toa Payoh MRT stations. 

The ride-hailing company said the buses will come to the pick-up point near the bridge at gate 14 of the National Stadium every 15 to 30 minutes between 9.30pm and 12am.

It's first-come, first-served and limited seats are available so make your way to the pick-up point pronto. 

2. WAGON ASIA’S PAID SHUTTLE BUSES

For fans who want a guaranteed ride home, there are also paid shuttle services available. 

Wagon Asia, which was founded this year, is offering 13-, 23- and 40-seater buses – or Wagons – that will go to one of five MRT stations: City Hall, Serangoon, Jurong East, Eunos and Woodlands. Early-bird tickets cost S$10 while regular ones cost S$15.

As the pick-up point is based on your drop-off location, those who book will be notified of the pick-up locations via WhatsApp. The Wagons will only leave when everyone boards the bus but there is a cut-off time of one hour after the concert ends.

Do note that tickets for the Wagon cannot be bought on the spot. 

To book, head over to wagon.cococart.co. For waitlist and concert updates, join their Telegram channel.

3. ANYWHEEL BICYCLES

If you don't want to be hit by surge pricing or long waits for your ride – or you just have a lot of excess energy to work off after watching your favourite band perform – consider cycling home. 

In support of Coldplay’s efforts to go green, Grab is giving a free 24-hour Anywheel bike pass to those who book a GrabShare – a service that allows multiple passengers to take the same ride –  to the concert.

The pass will be given to anyone who completes a GrabShare ride to the National Stadium on these dates: Jan 23, 24, 26, 27, 30 and 31. It is limited to only one redemption per user.

Concertgoers can find Anywheel bikes at the bicycle parking bays near Stadium MRT. And for those who wish to bike to and from the concert, don't worry, there are also free bike racks on site.