Mauritius Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Water
Getting Around by Road
Coach/bus: Excellent and numerous bus services ply the island, The main three companies are the National Transport Corporation (NBC) (tel: 426 2938), United Bus Service (UBS) (tel: 212 2026) and Mauritius Bus Transport (MTB) (tel: 245 2539).
Taxi: These are regulated and metered and linked to provinces or hotels, printed on a yellow panel on the drivers' door. Tips are not customary for taxi drivers, but appreciated.
Car hire: Numerous car hire firms include major international and independent firms.
Regulations: Drivers are required to be over 23 years old. Speed limits are 80kph (50mph) on the motorway and 50kph (31mph) in built-up areas. Seat belts must be worn.
Documentation: A foreign licence is accepted.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Journey Times
| Road | |
| Curepipe | 0.20 |
| Grand Baie, North | 0.30 |
| Mahebourg, Southeast | 1.00 |
| Flic-en-Flac, West | 0.30 |
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