Cali Getting Around

Getting Around

By Taxi: Taxis are a fast and affordable way to get trough the city. Only use official cars and try to call for one if possible (your may call the local numbers 444 44 44, 555 55 55 and ask for one, your name and destination will be registered in the head office). Make sure the meter runs. The meters counts by units, not for Money. i.e: A trip that the meter marks 48 Units, you pay around 1USD. Recommendations: Do not leave your luggage inside the taxi while you are not. Sometimes happens that drivers get off as soon as you are out the taxi and your luggage is still in the trunk. Anyway, many of the taxi drivers are nice and gentle people and have some good story to tell, so make sure you speak or understand Spanish anyway. By Bus Actually there are 23 urban transport companies to travel around the city. You may ask someone for a route, People are very gentle to help. the regular trip costs $1.300 local currency, close to USD 0.50 Masivo Integrado de Occidente - MIO: The city is building a massive transport solution who will brings a better and safer transport conditions. Their operations estimated to start in the first semester of 2006.