Moving around in Georgetown, Penang
Moving around in Georgetown, Penang | ||||||||||||||||||
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Penang's public transport system is efficient and moving around by taxis, buses or trishaws may be a fun and inexpensive way of catching the sights. CITY TAXISMost city taxis do not use the meter. You may either insist on the meter being turned on or agree on the price before you move off. Taxis normally charge between RM3.00 - RM6.00 for short distances within the city. CITY BUSESMost of buses use coin machine to collect fares. The main bus terminals are Pengkalan Weld (ferry terminal) and KOMTAR (ground floor). Transit Link (white and red)
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| Transit Link (white and red) | |
| 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 18. 28. 130. 202. 212. 353. 325. 361. |
Air Itam Bagan Jermal Jelutong Jalan Yeap Chor Ee via Jalan Perak Jalan Masjid Negeri via Dhoby Ghaut Jalan Masjid Negeri via Jalan Patani Jalan Kebun Bunga (Botanical Garden) Penang Hill Railway (from Air Itam) Jalan Masjid Negeri via Jalan Penang/Jalan Dato' Keramat Kampung Melayu Taman Tun Saardon via Jalan Masjid Negeri Jelutong/Air Itam Village Bukit Mertajam (via Penang Bridge from Port Weld) Bukit Mertajam (via Penang Bridge from KOMTAR) Air Itam/Farlim Tanjung Bungah/Batu Ferringhi/Teluk Bahang Tanjung Bungah/Hillside (via Fettes Park) Balik Pulau Bukit Gedung Balik Pulau (via Air Itam) |
| Sri Negara Transport Services Co. (blue and yellow) | |
| 131. 136 . 137. |
Tanjung Tokong/Tanjung Bungah Port Weld to Pepper Estate Port Weld to Tanjong Tokong |
| Hin Bus (white and blue) | |
| 93. | Batu Ferringhi/Teluk Bahang |
| Penang Yellow Bus (yellow) | |
| 66. 67. 69. 77. 78. 83. 84. 86. |
Port Weld to Balik Pulau (via Snake Temple) Port Weld to Gertak Sanggul Port Weld to Batu Maung Port Weld to Minden Heights Port Weld to Sungai Ara Port Weld to Penang International Airport Port Weld to Bayan Baru Port Weld to Mayang Pasir |
| Mini buses also ply various routes in the city, charging a flat rate of RM0.80. | |
GEORGETOWN "SHUTTLE BUS"
This is a free bus service courtesy of the Georgetown Municipal Council. The route starts at the ferry terminal and passes through popular parts of Georgetown, including Komtar and Penang Road. The service runs at regular 12-minute intervals from 7:00am to 7:00pm on Mondays to Fridays and 7:00am to 2:00pm on Saturdays. There is no service on Sundays and public holidays.
TRISHAWS
A trishaw ride is one of the best ways of seeing Penang. Besides the novelty of traveling in this open-fronted three-wheeled vehicle, trishaws allow visitors the opportunity of doing the sights at a more leisurely pacestopping at any point to snap pictures or buy souvenirs. There is no standard fare and it would be wise to agree on the price before you step on the trishaw. For extended sightseeing, it is advisable to hire them by the hour.
CAR RENTAL
If you wish to venture further afield at your own leisure, it might be a good idea to drive around yourself. Most major international and local car rental companies offer a good choice of vehicles and packages. So, arm yourself with a valid international driving license and a reliable road map and set forth for the adventure of your life. Remember that traffic travels on the left side of the road and that the speed limit varies on all roads.
RENT-A-MOTORBIKE/BICYCLE
Motorcyles and bicycles also offer inexpensive and fun ways of exploring the island. Stores along the hotel stretch of Batu Ferringhi and in the city offer them for hire.