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City Travel in Glasgow |
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There is a wealth
of public transport in Glasgow so travelling around
the city centre can be an enjoyable experience for locals,
tourists and businesspeople alike. For a start there is the Glasgow Underground, which has twin tunnels providing a circular service linking 15 stations across the city centre. The Outer Circle runs in a clockwise direction and the Inner Circle in an anti-clockwise direction and the trains arrive approximately every five minutes. This mode of transport offers great value for money too as there is flat fare, meaning you pay one price for any number of stops. However tickets must be bought in advance of the journey either from a machine or from the ticket office at the station. The underground service runs from 6.30am to 11:00pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 6:00pm on Sunday. If you prefer to travel by bus then you’re in luck because the city has a comprehensive network of services from early morning until about midnight. And the night bus services operate at weekends to help ensure revellers get home safely. You can get on a bus from one of the clearly signposted bus stops in the street – just put your hand out to indicate that you wish the bus to stop. Most buses in Glasgow run an exact fare policy where money is entered directly into a cash box next to the driver and a ticket is then issued with no change given. There's also the Glasgow Tourist Bus, which operates from George Square. This is a very popular service and a great way to see the city’s best attractions. If you are staying on the outskirts of Glasgow and do not want drive into the city, you can use the Park and Ride service, which allows free parking at one of the suburban rail stations or one of four Underground stations, so you can then continue your journey by train. For those who are feeling a little energetic there are a number of designated cycle lanes so you can ride around the city at ease. Glasgow is also a great city to see by foot, provided the weather is good enough, and there are many pedestrian precincts, such as Sauchiehall Street, Buchanan Street and Argyle Street, in the city centre. If you’d rather get around by taxi then Glasgow has around 1,500 traditional black hackney cabs in operation, all of which are licensed by Glasgow City Council. Each taxi is fitted with a sealed meter, and a fare card stating the tariff, which should be displayed in a prominent position within the taxi along with the driver's licence card. These black cab taxis can be flagged down in the street or you can queue at one of the designated taxi ranks, which are located close to the two main train stations and in the shopping area. It may also be useful to know that most of the major taxi companies offer tours of the city’s major attractions for under £30, but always ask in advance for a quote before travelling. Glasgow also has many licensed private hire cars, which operate on a similar basis as the black hackneys, except that they cannot be stopped in the street and tend to be slightly cheaper. Selected Taxi Companies in Glasgow:
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