World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Glasgow -Scotland Travel Guide, Tourism http://bit.ly/1ax8K87 Transport in Glasgow - Scotland Public transport: Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the region's passenger transport authority and manages the underground. You can also obtain information and tickets in person from the Travel Centre, St Enoch Square (Monday to Saturday 0830-1730) and at Buchanan bus station (Monday to Saturday 0630-2230 and Sunday 0700-2230). There are also Travel Centres at domestic arrivals at Glasgow Airport and Hillhead underground station. Glasgow is served by a 15-station underground system known as the 'Clockwork Orange' or the Subway, which runs in a 10km (6-mile) loop through the city centre and the West End, every four to eight minutes, Monday to Saturday 0630-2330 and Sunday 1000-1800. There are connections to overland rail services at Queen Street station via Buchanan Street underground and to commuter rail services at Partick station. Underground tickets - valid for one, seven or 28 days - are available from ticket machines or counters, which are located in the station. A new Subway Smartcard will be in place by the start of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, intended to reduce ticket office queues and speed up journey times. The suburban commuter rail network, run by ScotRail on behalf of SPT, is the largest in Britain outside London. Services run between 0630 and 2400, although different services vary, with later starts at the weekend. National Rail Enquiries provides 24-hour information on timetables and fares. Tickets are available from ticket machines or counters, which are located in the stations. These services are complemented by an extensive bus network, which is provided by a number of competing operators, with First Bus Glasgow being the main provider Services run roughly between 0600 and 2300 Monday to Friday, with a slightly later start at the weekend. However, some specific routes continue through the night. Tickets are available (exact change only) from the driver. The Discovery Ticket pass offers unlimited underground travel for one day (not valid before 0930 Monday to Saturday), while the Roundabout Ticket allows for unlimited travel by train and underground for one day (not valid before 0900 Monday to Friday). The Daytripper Ticket is valid for the underground, rail, most buses and some ferries. Passes are available at Travel Centres and larger rail stations. Taxis: Taxis are widely available and you can hail black hackney cabs on the street. All are licensed and have meters fitted. Tipping is appreciated but not compulsory. The largest operator is Glasgow Taxis . Driving: Glasgow's city centre is fairly compact and most hotels are centrally located, so a car is not necessary for getting around. Nevertheless, general driving conditions, parking and access generally is good. The rush hours of 0700-0930 and 1600-1830 are best avoided. There is a 24-hour car park at Concert Square, which is constantly manned. For theatregoers, two ticket machines within the car park offer cheap tickets after 1800, which can be bought before going to the theatre. These are valid all evening. Car hire: The minimum age for hiring a car is 25 years - drivers aged 23 to 24 years might be able to hire a car, although an extra charge applies. Overseas driving licences and International Driving Permits are accepted. The hire price includes legal liability, third party and public liability, which are all required by law. Bicycle hire: Bicycles are available for hire from West End Cycles, 16-18 Chancellor Street, Partick (tel: (0141) 357 1344), and from Alpine Bikes, 6 St Georges Place The Glasgow Cycle Network has recently been extended to 375km (233 miles). The network is linked to the 16,093km (10,000-mile) National Cycle Network, which includes a 34km (90 miles) trail from Glasgow to Loch Lomond. The national cyclists' organisation, the CTC , can supply information on local cycling clubs. Sustrans Scotland provides a list of free cycling publications and information on the National Cycle Network on its website. ============================= Glasgow Travel Guide, Glasgow Tourism, Glasgow Vacation, Glasgow Attractions, Scotland Travel Guide, Scotland Tourism, Scotland Vacation, Scotland Attractions, Glasgow, Scotland , Europe, Glasgow Shopping, Glasgow Hotels, Glasgow Introduction, Glasgow Museums, Glasgow Restaurants, Glasgow Transport, Travel Guide, Tourism, Vacation, Attractions, United Kingdom === Glasgow - Scotland Travel Guide, Tourism, Vacation, Attractions

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