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One major highway runs north to south, otherwise a good network of paved, if sometimes narrow, roads cover the island. Traffic
drives, erratically, on the left.
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.
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The following chart gives approximate journey times (in hours and minutes) from Port Louis to other major cities/towns/resorts in Mauritius.
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Road |
| Curepipe |
0.20 |
| Grand Baie, North |
0.30 |
| Mahebourg, Southeast |
1.00 |
| Flic-en-Flac, West |
0.30 |
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