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Transportation in Lahore |
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Transportation in Lahore, has improved in recent years to cater to the ever-increasing number of tourists. The place is easily accessible by air, road and rail. There is an international airport that maintains connections with other foreign airports. Lahore is also well connected by rail. There is a regular rail service between New Delhi and Lahore. The local transport in Lahore is also good. There is no dearth of buses, taxis and rickshaws to transport the visitors from place to place. There are also lots of car rental companies that hire out cars to the tourists.
Air Transport in Lahore
The nearest international airport from Lahore is the Allama Iqbal International Airport, situated at a distance of 15 kilometers. Several international flights are available from this airport. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operates from this airport. The PIA, offers domestic flights to various cities and provinces within Pakistan. The air service in Lahore is excellent.
Train Service in Lahore
Lahore has an efficient railway service that connects the major cities and provinces of Pakistan. In addition to the regular train service, the Pakistan Railways has
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introduced a special train service in order to bear the load of the holiday traffic to and from Pakistan. Some of the new train services run between Lahore and Multan, Lahore to Shorkot via Jaranwala, and Lahore and Rawalpindi. A special train has also been introduced that runs between Lahore and Karachi.
Local transportation in Lahore
There is a host of local transportation systems in Lahore that facilitates travel from place to place. There are the buses, rickshaws, taxis, auto rickshaws and the horse drawn tongas that provide effective transportation. The public buses are very cheap. It is advisable to negotiate fares before embarking on an auto rickshaw or taxi ride.
Daewoo Bus Service is one of the best in Lahore. It connects such cities like Multan, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Booking should be done in advance. Car rentals are also available in Lahore.
Lahore has a well-integrated framework of transportation facilities. However, the road safety is not up to the mark. There are many people who do not adhere to the traffic rules. Traffic jams are also an integral part of Lahore.
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