Monday, June 2, 2008

Get live traffic, directions & auto fares in Bangalore, Hyderabad, or Chennai

 

A new portal to get live traffic, directions & auto fares in Bangalore, Hyderabad, or Chennai. The traffic police have launched a live traffic portal (Tra nsport  Information System) where you can find

1. the optimal routes between any two places in
 the city ...
2. Auto-fares
3. Bus routes and stops, etc.


  Check ->

   
http://www.htis.in/directions.htm      for Hyderabad  

 


 
   http://www.btis.in/directions.htm     for Bangalore 

 


     http://www.chennaitraffic.in/             for Chennai

 

Bengaluru International Airport will be operational from 23rd May 2008

 

The new Bengaluru International Airport will commence operations on Friday, May 23, 2008 (00:01 hours of May 23). All flights landing and departing after midnight will operate from the new airport and flights arriving before midnight (on May 22, 2008) and departing after midnight will also operate from the new airport.

 

As the date fast approaches, we would like to give you some insights into the whole new passenger experience that awaits you.

 

Departure from Bengaluru International Airport

 

Please find information on the location of the airport and the various means of transport how to get there in the attached materials. Once you arrive at the airport, enter the check in hall, which is common for domestic and international passengers. There are 53 Check In Counters and 18 self check in machines. There is no need to screen your bag before check in.

 

Once you have checked in, follow the domestic and international departure gate signs on the first floor and proceed through security. Post security check you have on offer a wide array of retail and food & beverage offerings. There are also comfortable lounges for first and business class passengers. Free Wi-Fi Internet is also available for those carrying their laptops.

 

Arrival at Bengaluru International Airport

 

The airport is equipped with adequate number of immigration counters and baggage carousels for quick baggage retrieval. A large duty free shop is also located in the baggage claim area.

 

The following means of transport are available from day one:

·         AC Volvo Buses operated by BMTC to key destinations in the city (Indicative Price to MG Road: Rs. 120)

·         Reliable professional taxi services operated by MERU and Easycabs, with a metered fare (Indicative Rate to MG Road: Rs. 600)

·         Premium Limousine Cars operated by Hertz and Akbar Travels – cars with drivers as well as self driven cars are available.