There are various means of transport in Ahmedabad, so getting around in the city is very easy. Visitors can move around the city through auto rickshaws, cabs, and buses without any risk or hassles.
Rickshaw
Within the city the more favoured mode for commuting is the metered auto-rickshaws, available throughout the city and suburbs. These are conveniently available and do not need any prior booking.
Auto rickshaws are safe and secure even for night-time travel. They do not have separate night charges. Every rickshaw driver has the fare chart, which states that how much price should be charged for different distances. The farther the distance, the more the price you'll have to pay. When you board a rickshaw, it becomes of prime importance to ensure that, the driver sets the meter at zero. After reaching your destination, have a look at the fare chart and pay accordingly.
Buses
When it comes to public transportation in Ahmedabad, buses run by the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Services (AMTS) are the most common means of transport used by people. Buses charge a very nominal price for their service. They don't have a fixed time schedule but operate on a regular basis.
Tourists can get instant buses from/to the central bus stand. Visitors need to know which bus path to take and which place to get down at, and this can simply accomplished by communicating with some local people in the Ahmedabad city.
Taxis
In Ahmedabad, you can hire the private taxis, which are more often called the luxury taxis. The taxis can be hired for the full day for sightseeing purpose. The rentals are based on the time and the distance which it has been hired for. App based taxi service is also available wherein you can easily hire an Ola or Uber through the app for rides within the city.
Metro Rail
The Ahmedabad Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India. Currently Ahmedabad Metro network has 6 active stations.
