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Mumbai Transportation |
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Mumbai is the most happening
city of India, where every moment is marked by one or the
other event. Bearing in mind that Mumbai lacks space for
horizontal expansion, skyscrapers and flat housing systems
are defining the infrastructure of this bustling city.
Mumbaikars prefer using local means of transport to travel
around the metropolis, as insufficient parking places and
traffic bottlenecks don't allow them to draw out their own
vehicles. Thus, there are enough means of transportation
in Mumbai (Bombay). Getting around the city just involves
gaining entry in any public transport and then, you are
prepared to knock the roads. |
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By Local Trains
Local Trains are the major means of transport in Mumbai.
Most of the city-dwellers rely on Mumbai Suburban Railway
to travel within the metropolis. The extensive network of
Railways has three lines, called the Western Line, the
Central Main Line and the Harbour Line.
By Taxi
Hiring a taxi is a convenient way of traveling in and
around Mumbai. They are small sized cars which are cheap
and easily available. The regular taxis are black and
yellow in color, with manual meters and without air
condition. There are even pre-paid taxis available, which
rule out the meter and fix the fare before hand. From
midnight, till 5 a.m. in the morning, 25 percent extra
fare is charged. Big sized luggage items are charged at Rs
10 each. Before getting into a taxi, ensure that the meter
is working properly.
By Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaw is yet another one of the comfortable means
to travel in the city. These are not available in the
downtown areas and operate only beyond Bandra and Sion in
the western and central suburbs, respectively. Autos also
carry meters and the initial marking is 10.00. Ensure the
reading is right as soon as you board an auto. It should
be preferred only for short distances, as its speed is
very slow.
By Bus
Buses are the most popular means of transport in Mumbai. A
major chunk of the population travels by bus. Brihanmumbai
Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses provide
efficient services in and around the city. There are buses
connecting Mumbai to the suburban areas like Navi Mumbai,
Thane and Mira-Bhayanadar. The buses are numbered
according to the route they run on and are usually very
crowded. The tickets are given by a uniformed conductor.
The buses operate till midnight and have seats reserved
for senior citizens, ladies and handicapped.
By Car
Cars are also provided to the tourists by the Travel
Agents and Hotels. These are private cars available with a
private chauffeur for the convenience of the travelers.
Though they are expensive, they are the safe, trusted and
comfortable way of traveling around the city. |