Taxi
Mumbai has a huge fleet of black and yellow taxis. They are the best travel option. Each one has a meter which is now out of date but the driver carries a card indicating the correct fare corresponding to the meter reading. Please ensure that the meter is flagged down at the beginning of the journey. The silver and blue COOL CABS are air-conditioned and radio despatched.

Auto Ricksaw
Available only in the suburbs (Bandra and Sion onwards). Fare conversions apply as per the card.



Train
Mumbai has perhaps the best suburban electric train system in the world. Best option for long distances. Trains run between 0430 and 0130 on three lines: Western, Harbour and Central. Avoid rush hours (0700 - 1100 and 1600-2100).


Buses
Mumbai's red double-decker buses are best for short distances in the city The problem with bus travel is figuring out where the buses go since the route maps sold at newstands are indecipherable. It is best to make as many friends as possible at the bus queue. Somebody will always help.


Air-Conditioned Buses
Air-conditioned buses run between the World Trade Centre and Andheri with several stops. The first bus leaves Andheri at 0655 and WTC at 0855. The last bus leaves Andheri at 1640 and WTC at 1840. They operate Mon-Sat at 30-minute intervals.