New Delhi is a large city and there are many options for getting around. The choices can be broken down into public and private transportation.
The main options for public transportation include the new metro system, busses, and taxis. Rickshaws are interesting alternatives to these.
The New Delhi metro system is the newest form of public transportation in the city. Recently constructed and officially opening in 2002, it has been touted as Asia’s best rapid transit system. It is fast, efficient, fairly priced and environmentally friendly. Currently there are three lines serving a total of 59 stations around the city. A route map is available at Metro Map . A fare chart is available at Metro Fares . For complete information, visit the Delhi Metro Home Page .
There are over 2000 public busses serving New Delhi, but they are not comfortable by Western standards (hot and crowded). They are however cheap and have many available routes. For more information, visit the Delhi Transport Corporation .
A very comfortable way to get around New Delhi is by taxi. There are thousands of cabs operating in the city and are not hard to find. Rides can be pre-arranged or found on the city streets. Fares are determined by either meters or negotiation. If the meter is not an option, make sure to agree on a price before beginning a trip.
The main option for private transportation is hiring a car. Driving in New Delhi can be an experience. Make sure to visit India Driving before deciding to get behind the wheel of a car. There are many rental companies operating in the city. A starter list, providing four companies displaying prices can be found at Delhi Rentals . Hiring a car can be an added plus and has separate rates for full and half days. It can provide extra convenience for getting around town in inclement weather and has more room for those large souvenir purchases.
Rickshaws are definitely a fun and entertaining option, more common to the East than West, but a few caveats. Mostly Rikshaws & taxi drivers trying to force you for the tourist office ,for his commission he drops you at the travel agent which rates are too high & unfaithful. Some of the rickshaw drivers may try to refuse to use the meter card, the standard to go by when charging fares. Also, they may try to get the passenger to pay for their petrol when they see that he or she is not a local. Other tricks they use may be to take a longer route than necessary, because it hikes up the fare. While a ride on one of these three-wheelers, as they are commonly known, is not to be missed, it's best to go with a local who knows the way or at least carry a copy of the meter card with you.
Another link to Getting Around in New Delhi
