Transportation

Daewoo operates the bus services in Lahore and is the most reliable transport provider. But whilst the fare is cheap, the system is really hard to understand. Moreover, because the bus stops at the stands every few minutes, the journey to one’s destination can take a very long time. The advantages of this service are that the charges are fixed, buses are air conditioned, the service covers most areas of the city, bus stands are dotted close to each other and the buses arrive frequently. Bus number 5 covers all areas of Lahore, all the way from Defence to the railway station. It is advisable to travel only on Daewoo buses which are the safest option.

Taxis are few and far between in Lahore and travelling this way is not recommended. Whilst the fare is cheap, taxis are not air-conditioned nor are they always safe. However if tourists wish to go for this option, they should hire radio cabs which are more expensive but safer.

Renting a car in Lahore is easy and advisable. It is however, costly to do so. Rates vary from 850 PKR a day to 6500 PKR a day, depending on the type of car rented. Tourists should find out whether rates include fuel charges. Tourists have the option of going for chauffer driven rented cars or driving around themselves. An additional amount has to be paid for kilometers exceeded. There are a number of car rental companies. These include:

From Allama Iqbal International Airport:

Tourists wishing to drive around Lahore should keep a few things in mind. Firstly drivers must carry international driving licenses on them at all times. The speed limit must be observed and drunk driving is severely punished. Lahore’s drivers are extremely reckless so caution must be exercised. Traffic jams are frequent and roads sustain all sorts of traffic, including rickshaws, donkey-drawn togas and bicycles. There has also been a significant increase in the deployment of traffic policemen around the city.