For the upcoming commonwealth games in New Delhi, here's a tip for those who'll use public transportation. Follow them to stay hassle free.
1) Find public transport charges
visit the Incredible India(thats the Indian Tourism outlet) at the Indian airport, and get the list of public transport operators suggested by them. In case you dont find it, take a DTC(Delhi Transport Corporation - the government carrier) Red coloured bus. The red bus is the Airconditioned one. That'll avoid the dust,rush, moreover being the most reliable mode of transport.
2) Always insist on metered fare, or pre-paid booking slip
Pre-paid booking slips is the best way to ensure using a public transport. For this, Pre-paid Taxi and Prepaid Auto booths have been setup at prominent places.
3) Contact the Police for problems
In case you're having any problems related to anything(even the public transportation staff misconducting, or any taxi driver overcharging), just ask any police assistance to interfere in the matter. In India, every tourist's safety,security and comfort's responsibility belongs to the Police. Any mishappening, anything an be reported to the police.
4) Keep important numbers stored in your phone
Keep the following numbers stored in your phone. In case of any problems, these numbers are going to be very helpful.
Ambulance - 102/1099
Police - 100
Doctor - 1098
Information Helpline - (011)22222222
5) Go for the Metro for quick travel
For travelling long distances, insist on the Delhi Metro. Its the best way to commute to places where the distances are long, and time is an issue. Obtain a map from Wikipedia, and plan the route in advance to use this efficiently. Moreover, its much more comfortable for long distances.
Hope you find these useful. In case you do find some more useful tips online, feel free to link them
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