Get around, By bus, By auto-rickshaw, By taxi

Get around

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1. By bus :-Buses in Bangalore are cheap and usually frequent. If at all anybody gets lost in the city what they have to do is to look for a "majestic" going bus and board it. All the buses are numbered according to route.
   City buses will be crowded during rush hours but one can travel wth little difficulty during day time. Bus service is less frequent after 9:30 - 10 pm and becomes rare after 10:30 pm. Local city buses display only route number in english. Source and destination information is written in Kannada. Therefore outsiders will have to take help of fellow passengers or bus conductors.
   It is always better to buy a daily pass if you plan to travel the city whole day on bus. The daily pass costs 25 Rs and it comes handy if you need to travel on several buses in a single day. Daily pass is issued by the on-duty bus conductor or on the bus stands, mostly till 1 pm in the afternoon. Using this pass you can travel in any bus (other than A/C Volvo) for the entire day, any number of times. It is a very economical option for travel in Bangalore.
   There are 3 major Bus stands:

1. Majestic Bus stand also known as the Kempegowda bus stand near Gandhi Nagar is close to the railway station and is quite neatly organised and is easily navigable. There is an inquiry office near platform number 1 on ‘Majestic’ where you can ask the bus number and platform for your desired destination. You can find a large map on display, which you can use to find the bus number you need to take if you know the area you are going to. You can of course always ask the conductor or other passengers. Route maps are also sold on the platforms. 2.City Market is around 2 km (1.2 mi) to 3 km (1.8 mi) away from Majestic and could daunt newcomers, since it is very disorganised. 3.Shivajinagar in the north. This is also neatly organised and there is an enquiry window to find about buses. 4.Shanthinagar in the south. This bus stop also beautifully organised few days ago it was started here also an enquiry window to find about buses. From all of these three bus stands, buses are available for all major regions of city. K R Market is not a clean place however because of vegetable market near by and should be avoided.
Other important bus stands are
BTS, Important junction of major routes near Lalbag Jayanagar, also known as 4th Block is towards south of city Banashankari, South West BTM, South East Vijaynagar, West Malleswaram, North West Yeshwantpur, Far North West Domlur, East Most Bus stops in the city are undergoing a revamp and have good display depicting the buses that frequent the stop and the name of the stop. Alternatively one can get information about the bus routes from the BMTC site http://bmtcinfo.com/jsp/

Buses with black display board of their number run within the city. Red board buses covers long distance and go to adjoining suburbs. There is a ‘Pushpak’ service with better seating. Recently A/C Volvo buses have also been introduced for selected routes.

By auto-rickshaw

Autos are quite frequent and are usually found clustered near bus stands, prominent roads, etc., Autos charge according to the meter, and you should simply refuse to board if the meter is faulty or the driver refuses to use it. Saying "meter please" will usally do the trick. Autos add a 50% surcharge after 10 pm (called "one and half"). Some drivers may demand 100% surcharge after 10PM or 11PM but one must refuse to board in such a case. Heavy luggage will incur an additional fare, usually around Rs.10 or 20.

Nowadays a lot of auto-rickshaws come fitted with an electronic fare meter. Look for an auto fitted with one of these, as they are generally accurate. They already show the corrected price for the trip (1.5x) after 10PM.

A few auto-rickshaw drivers are ill-mannered, and you should be careful when dealing with them. Although Bangaloreans are known for their polite and mild manners, auto drivers are an exception. Therefore to avoid conflict, consider taking taxis.

If a rickshaw driver offers to show/drive you to some great places to shop, firmly refuse. A common tactic is to drive you to local shops where you will be pressured to buy Indian crafts that you probably don't want. Know your destination and insist upon it.

The minimum charge from 16th March is Rs 12 for 2 km (1 mi) and Rs 6 for every additional km. A trip from the Airport to Brigade road costs about 50rs including (a good) tip.

By law the autodrivers are required to display their ID papers on the back of their seats.

By taxi

The taxis in Bangalore are very convenient and comfortable. Most of the vehicles are Maruti Omni Vans or Tata Indica cars, which are much safer than Auto rickshaws, and the drivers are polite. If you are alone or going to an unknown destination, you are strongly advised to choose this option, even though the rates will be double that of an auto. The rates are Rs. 35 for 4 km (2.5 mi)(minimum) and Rs 9 for every extra kilometer.

• Celcabs, +91 80 2346-6666
• City Safari +91 80 2553-9999
• Garden City Taxis, +91 80 2343-7646, +91 80 2343-4274,
• Gopinath Radio Taxi Services, +91 80 2360-5555, +91 80 2332-0152,
• KK City Taxi, +91 80 5151 9999, +91 80 2525-6333
• RK City Taxi, +91 80 2312 9999, +91 80 2332-7589,
• Roman Taxis, +91 80 2548 6606, +91 80 2548-6616
• Spot Taxis, +91 80 2551-0000

Other Taxi Services telephone numbers with Address in Bangalore

1. A V B Travels 561, Airport Road, Kodihalli,Bangalore - 560008.Phone : 25260072.
2. Apace Rent A Car NB - 5, Manipal Center, 47, Dickenson Road,Bangalore - 560042.Phone : 25599645, 25599585. Fax : 25599110.
3. Asian Car Links 19, R.V.Road, Near South End Circle,Bangalore - 560004.Phone : 2604574.
4. Autoriders International 1/1, Palace Road, Bangalore - 560054.Phone : 22876763.
5. Brothers Incorporated IndiaPhone : 25297836, 25281753. Offers Cielo cars on hire for short / long term. Run by an ex-Navy man so expect high service and puntuality. No self drive.
6. Car Rental Service Globe House, 105, Richmond Road,Bangalore - 560025.Phone : 22210137.
7. Cauvery Car Rentals No. 2, 1st Floor, 1st Main, S.R.Nagar,Bangalore - 560027.Phone : 22239054, 22276815.
8. Citi Cabs 8, 1st Main Road, S.R Nagar,Behind Ramanshree Comfort Inn,Bangalore - 560027.Phone : 22238736, 22241907.
9. Clipper Holidays 406, Regency Enclave, 4, Magrath Road,Bangalore - 560025.Phone : 25599032.Mercedes, Tata Estate, Contessa and Ambassador cars. 10, 12, 15, 18, 35 seater luxury buses for hire. Prompt and professional service.
10. Comfort Travel Links 535, Sampige Road, Malleswaram,Bangalore - 560003.Phone : 2368329, 23343233. Fax : 23349734.
11. Round-the-Clock service. A/c & Non A/c petrol and diesel cars available. Contessa, Maruti 1000, Maruti vans and various other vehicles.
12. Copernicus - Car Rental1st Floor, Rex Theatre Annexe, Brigade Road,Bangalore - 560001.Phone : 25098333. Fax : 25599210.
13. Dial-A-Car 152, Anjaneya Compex, Kodihalli, Bangalore - 560008.Phone : 25272622, 25261737.New luxury vehicles (A/c and Non A/c, Diesel / Petrol, Cars / Coaches) including Mercedes Benz. Monthly or daily basis.
14. Europcar Sheriff House, 85, Richmond Road,Bangalore - 560025.Phone : 22219502, 22225645. Fax : 22225645.
15. Hertz Rent-A-Car 127, Silver Lake Terrace, 167, Richmond Road,Bangalore - 560025.Phone : 25594854/4854. Fax : 25584759.Open 24 hours, 365 days. Go with the world's no. 1. Cars with chauffeurs, self drive, short and long term rentals. Wide choice of A/c cars. Branches : Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Baroda, Calcutta, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Madras, Bombay, Nagpur, Nasik & Pune.
    New Southern ComfortsNo. 6/2, Railway Parallel Road, Kumarapark (East),Bangalore - 560001.Phone : 22205995.
16. Prime Travels 124, 1st Floor, Brigade Gardens, 19, Church Street,Bangalore - 560001.Phone : 25585678/741/669. Fax : 25594880.
17. Raj Travels 1, 1st Floor, 26/1, 1st Cross, Bannerghatta Road,Bangalore - 560030.Phone : 22271365.
18. Rupala Tours & Travels Sujeer House, No. 2, Magrath Road,Bangalore - 560025.Phone : 25581177.
19. The Cab Service Sabari Complex, 24, Residency Road,Bangalore - 560025.Phone : 25587341.The only place for renting out Mercedes Benz in petrol and desiel versions in Bangalore. Even 'S' class Benz cars available with a fleet of Maruti 1000 and Ambassadors A/c and Non A/c.
20. Travel Aids - Car Rental'Lake Point', Meanee Avenue, Opp Ulsoor Lake,Bangalore - 560001.Phone : 2568888, 2569696, 2566868.For chauffeur driven Ambasadors, Contessa A/c, Ambassador A/c, Maruti vans, maxi cabs, 12 seater super delux Swaraj Mazda. Total fleet of 50 vehicles.
21. Unity Cabs 22, 10th Cross, 8th Main, 2nd Block, Jaynagar,Bangalore - 560011.Phone : 26638698. Fax : 26639256.
22. Varsha Tours and Travels No. 106, G.D Park Extn, Vyalikaval,Bangalore - 560003.Phone : 23368785, 22203375.
23. Wheels Rent-A-Car 8, Union State, Off Infantry Road,Bangalore - 560001.Phone : 22862796.
24. Zip Rent-A-Car Pvt. Ltd. 117, 1st Floor, House of Lords, St. Marks Road,Bangalore - 560001.Phone : 22214699.

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