Tuesday, August 31, 2010

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT

Brunei transportation system is convinent and reliable as the price is reasonable and also with the punctual bus services. 
Metered taxis are available at most hotels, shopping centres and the Brunei International Airport making it easier for visitors to commute and also can be find in the capital at the multi storey car park.




Buses are regular, comfortable and relatively cheaper. There are six bus routes in daily operation in Bandar Seri Begawan - the Eastern Line, the Southern Line, the Western Line, the Central Line, the Circle Line and the Northern Line.Buses operate from 6.30am to 6pm, with the Central Line Bus running every 15 minutes and the Circle Line every 20 minutes.






Ferry And Water Taxi Services 

One of the major tourists' attractions in Brunei is the picturesque water village, Kampong Ayer, dubbed the "Venice of the East".




Water taxis are used to get around the village, which is located near the capital. Water taxis can be hailed from the numerous `docking ports' along the riverbanks of the Brunei River and fares are negotiable.





Speedboats are used to travel to Temburong, which is one of the four districts of Brunei. These speedboats can easily be identified with its distinctive blue colour


those who wish to travel togo to the Malaysian Federal Territory of Labuan and the Malaysian towns of Sundar and Lawas can board the ferries at Serasa Terminal, Muara. Services start from 7.45 am till 4 pm.