Local Transport

Air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned cars can be hired for self-drive or chauffer-driven from various car rental agencies (see car rental chart). Charges vary according to the type of car, distance and usage.

Metered yellow-top taxis are easily available. Pay by the meter. The meter reading should commence from Re. 1. Meter reading x 6 gives you the total fare.

Scooter rickshaws are available and are more economical, at roughly half the taxi rates. These too are metered and the meter reading should commence from Rs. 1. Metre reading x 3 gives you the total fare.

Extra charges: Luggage: 50 paise per package weighing more than 20 kg for both taxis and scooters is payable. Night charge of 25 per cent over the total fare for both scooters and taxis engaged between 11 pm and 5 am.

For complaints, contact Tel : 23319334, 23318840, 23317630.

Cycle rickshaws and tongas are available in the old city.

In the last two years, ten flyovers and bridges have been constructed in the city, at least a dozen more are under construction and 26 more are planned. These are helping to ease out traffic snarls to a great extent. The Delhi administration is also working towards reducing the pollution level in the city by switching to CNG (compressed natural gas)  powered vehicles, especially the much used public transportation. Buses, auto rickshaws and yellow-top taxis, all gaily painted with a green line indicate their newly acquired CNG status. 'Radio taxis' have been introduced offering 24-hour air-conditioned service. The Delhi metro is under construction, initially over a limited stretch connecting central Delhi to east Delhi. Also,  with the traffic police pulling out their radar sensors to stop and fine traffic violators, especially speeders and seat belts the Delhi traffic sure looks geared up for better days.