How Should I Get Around the City?

There’s nothing quite like having your own car to get you from point A to point B. It’s a simple matter of hopping into the driver’s seat, and away you go, not really something everybody thinks about and is often taken for granted. The only problem seems to be that even the most economical, fuel-efficient commercial vehicles on the road still seem to rack up expenses in a hurry. Even worse, if you are a city dweller then you are especially familiar with the extra challenges that arise in trying to get across densely packed metropolitan streets. It’s always a good idea to take a moment to consider all of your options when looking for the best way to get around.

Certainly the most popular choice for getting around the city would be to take the minibus. Though it is often attached to the negative stigma due to the misplaced notion that people who ride the bus are poor, many cities continue to improve their bus systems by implementing more efficient fuel systems, utilising GPS technology for better route monitoring and hiring more experienced drivers. The result has been a shift to a wider range of passengers in terms of all demographics. If you happen to know the routes in your area, why not save a little money and take the bus?

Taxi service has evolved greatly over the past several hundred years since the idea started in London and Paris in the early 17^th century. Depending on what part of the world you’re in, you could receive taxi service in any number of vehicles, from carriages drawn by horse or bicycle, to a high-end Mercedes in Dublin or water taxi in Venice.  If you need to get somewhere and the buses aren’t running or if you are in a particular hurry, you can still get a good value on taxi service in most cities.

Another option that is sometimes available depending on where you are and where you’re going is the commuter train or the Tube. Many people consider this to be a somewhat faster alternative to the bus system, especially when you have to travel a long distance and want to make few stops. In terms of speed and cost efficiency based on distance traveled, this is certainly the best option. Of course, your destinations and departure times are also the most limited. London has one of the better underground subway networks in the world, so if you want a reliable way to get to work, visit family or just travel across town, catch a ride on the Tube underground rail network.