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Buses

While cheap and popular, buses in Sao Paulo are very slow, largely due to high traffic levels and poorly developed roads. Additionally, it is difficult to find seats on buses because they often serve as the only mode of public transport in local neighborhoods. Buses will not pause at every stop, so if you are waiting for one, you must signal them to stop. Admission for children under five is free. Those who have the charged (with credit) Bilehete Unico card can scan their card over the reader while entering the bus and will subsequently be allowed to ride three buses for free for three hours, after which they must recharge their card. For those who opt to pay per trip, the fee is R$2.70 for a one-way fare. It is advisable to keep a strict check on one’s belongings and not have any valuables on you while using the bus since petty theft is common. Timings: 5am to 1am Price: R$2.70; children under five admitted for free. Tel: 156

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Train

The train system, known as the Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropoli Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos tanos (CPTM), connects Sao Paulo to the suburbs and cities nearby. While the train system is generally preferable to the buses, the quality of service is inconsistent and occasionally unsafe. A single train fare costs R$2.55, and with the Bilhete Unico, you can travel for free for a certain number of hours.

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Taxi

As with most cities around the world, taxis are an expensive way to travel in Sao Paulo. There are two kinds of taxis in the city – owner-drive and radio cabs. Both are fairly well-maintained and have a minimum fare of R$3.20 after which R$1.80 is charged for each kilometer and R$0.40 for every minute that you are stuck in traffic. Below is the contact information for several taxi companies in the city: - Coopertaxi, tel: 011-6941-2555 - Delta Rádio Táxi; tel: 011-5572-6611 - Ligue-Taxi; tel: 011-3866-3030

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Care for Hire

For the uninitiated, renting a car to explore the city is not advisable mainly because the road network is difficult to understand and traffic levels are significantly high. However, if you are feeling adventurous and want to rent a car, there are several companies from which you can hire vehicles for the day or night, whatever your requirement may be. - Avis, Rua Da Consolaçao 382; tel: 011-3259-6868; - Hertz, Rua Da Consolaçao 431; tel: 011-3258-9384; - Sixt, Alameda Barao de Limeira, 943; tel: 011-3669-5000;

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