Getting around in Kansas
Carpooling
For cheap commuting option, you can check Mid-America Regional Council's
RideShare program (www.marc.org/rideshare/)
which is a free for all service designed to serve people through few less expensive
and environmentally friendly daily commuting alternatives.
Taxi
If you don't like driving and wouldn't want to hire a car, then commuting
through taxis is more comfortable. Taxis can be hailed from streets and cab drivers
are usually polite and like to offer a tip or two to first time visitors in the
city. Fares are set by the state department and are always non-negotiable. Checker
Cab (www.checkerkc.com), phone:
(816)461-8400, Yellow Cab (www.kctg.com/yellowcabindex.html),
phone: (816)471-5000 or 1-888-471-6050; and KCI
Shuttle, phone: (816)243-5000 or 1-800-243-5000
provide taxi services 24 hours a day.
Car Hire
The only way to travel here is to drive. Part of the Kansas experience is to spend
time on the fabulous roads, which makes visiting this beautiful state worth
visiting. Take help of maps to plan routes off of the main highways and see the
country to get the true feel of the state.
Kansas Car Hire is definitely worth "going in" for as it will give
you the freedom to see the city at your own pace. Usually a person between the age
brackets of 18 to 75 years with a valid license is allowed to drive a private,
non-commercial vehicle in the city. The speed limit is 55 mph (90 Kph)
on highways and 30 mph (50 Kph) on urban roads. Like any other US city,
front-seat passengers are required by law to wear seatbelts and children under
4 or must ride in child-safety seats.
If you like to drive, don't forget to carry your driver's license. For
foreigners, International Driving Permit is compulsory. Depending on the way
you're travelling, there are many types of Kansas car rental services that can make it convenient
for you to move comfortably between hotels, places of interest, restaurants
and airports. Pick from economy vehicles to go for a trip around the city to full
size vehicles for longer inter-city excursions - all at best prices.
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