Singapore) and 28 May 2004 (2nd Phase, Midpoint Orchard). A bus lane was introduced in 2005, operational from 7.30 am to 8 pm, Monday to Saturday. It was extended to 24 hours in 2016. The major bus stops along Orchard Road are situated at: Delfi Orchard Royal Thai Embassy, Singapore (opposite House of Hung Jewellers) Tang Plaza Lucky Plaza The Heeren Midpoint Orchard Orchard Plaza Concorde Hotel Singapore Dhoby Ghaut MRT station MacDonald House YMCA Westbound passengers can board their buses at Penang Road (Dhoby Ghaut Station), Somerset Road (Somerset Station), Orchard Turn (opp Ngee Ann City/Takashimaya), Orchard Turn (Orchard Station), Orchard Boulevard (opp Orchard Station) and Orchard Boulevard (Wheelock Place). Taxi Orchard Road has numerous taxi stands, which are mostly found at shopping centres and hotels. It is prohibited to hail taxis at locations other than these official stands. Vehicular access Those driving into Orchard Road may enter from the west via Napier Road. Vehicles from Dunearn Road that travel via Scotts Road can turn left into Orchard Road at the Marriott Hotel junction. Vehicles coming from the opposite direction on Paterson Road can enter Orchard Road by turning right. There are also a number of other roads leading into Orchard Road. Orchard Road is one-way heading south and leads into Bras Basah Road which is a one-way street heading south. See also List of upscale shopping districts Anlene Orchard Mile References Sources National Heritage Board (2002), Singapore's 100 Historic Places, Archipelago Press, RedDot Publishing Inc (2005), The Official Map of Singapore, RedDot Publishing Inc. 100mm of rain fell within 3 hours, causing floods, https://web.archive.org/web/20100619102022/http://news.xin.msn.com/en/singapore/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4153228 Evolution of a Retail Streetscape: DP Architects on Orchard Road (2012), Images Publishing, , Google Books The Straits Times | Who's Who of Orchard Road, http://graphics.straitstimes.com/STI/STIMEDIA/Interactives/2015/07/who-owns-orchard-road/index.html External links Places in Singapore Roads in Singapore Tourist attractions in Singapore Shopping districts and streets in Singapore Orchard, Singapore