Wednesday 30 March 2011

Transportation

Brunei is accessible by air, road and sea. Taxis, hire cars and buses are the most commonly used modes of transport to get around within Brunei. The purple minibus network is reliable and convenient but only in and around Bandar Seri Begawan. Private and public buses also operate between Bandar Seri Begawan and Kuala Belait, Sarawak (near Kuala Baram) and Seria.


Ferry and Water Taxi Services
One of the major tourists attractions in Brunei is the Water village, Kampong Ayer, the ‘Venice of the East’.
Water taxis are used to get around the village, which is located near the capital. Water taxi can be hailed from numerous ‘docking ports’ along the riverbanks of the Brunei Rivers and fares are negotiable.

Buses
There are six bus routes serving Bandar Seri Begawan, with buses running every 15 to 20 minutes. Fares start from B$1.00.

Car Rental
Self drive chauffeur-driven cars are available for hire from major hotels and the airport.

Taxi
Taxis are available at most hotels, shopping centres and the airport. In the capital, taxi are located at the Jalan Cator car park. Fares are not fixed and are usually negotiable.


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