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Cayman Islands Getting Around |
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Getting around Cayman is not a problem because taxis are available at Owen Roberts International Airport on Grand Cayman and they offer a fixed rate per vehicle or per person to all points on Grand Cayman. You can secure the information from the taxi dispatcher at the curb. Taxis are readily available from all resorts and from the taxi stand at the cruise ship dock in George Town. A sign with current rates is posted at the dock. There are also several private limousine services on Grand Cayman, for special events and airport transfers. You can also try riding a bus in Grand Cayman. In October 1998, Grand Cayman launched its first ever-official public bus transportation system.
The new bus terminal is located adjacent the Public Library on Edward St. in downtown George Town and serves as the dispatch point for buses to all districts. There are 38 mini-buses operated by 24 licensed operators, serving eight routes. Daily service starts at 6 a.m. from the depot and the schedule is as follows from George Town to:
West Bay - Every 15 minutes, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday - Thursday; 6 a.m. - midnight, Fri. & Sat. Fare is CI$1.50 each way.
Bodden Town - Every 30 minutes, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday- Thurs.; 6 a.m. - midnight, Fri. & Sat. Fare is CI$1.50 each way.
East End and North Side -Every hour, 6 a.m - 9 p.m., Saturday-Thurs. On Friday, buses will operate until after Midnight. Fare: CI$2 each way.
The new system uses color-coded logos located on the front and rear of buses to identify routes as follows: -Route 1 (yellow) and Route 2 (lime green) cover George Town to West Bay; -Route 3 (blue) provides service between the depot in George Town and Bodden Town. Route 4 (purple) operates between the depot and East End. -Route 5 (red) goes from the depot to East End and North Side. Route 6 (dark green) operates from North Side to West Bay. -Route 7 (dark green with white numbers) is an inter-district service for George Town. -Route 8 (orange) runs from the depot to Hutland in North Side. Licensed buses are identified by blue licence plates. To maintain consistency in fares, each bus must display a fare table outlining standard government-authorized fares. The hotline number for public comment and feedback is 945-5100
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