BUS

BUS — Mauritius has a number of regional bus companies that operate cheap and reliable services to various places around the island. Port Louis has two main bus stations, Victoria Square for southern and western routes and Immigration Square for northern, eastern and short distance city travel.

In terms of price, a bus ticket is very cheap, from 15 Rs (~ 40 eurocents) for a short trip to 30 Rs (~ 70 eurocents) for a long one, so you might want to keep some change in your pockets. The express buses have an air-conditioning system, but you will be charged extra for that little cold breeze. Also, if you travel with a large bag, you might have to pay for an extra seat.

Visitors would be advised to travel via the express buses, as standard buses can be notoriously slow taking up to twice as long to reach destinations. Buses on major routes usually run every 15 minutes, but express buses are less frequent. Tickets can be bought from the bus conductor, or from operators at the stations but be sure to hold onto them as they are often checked.

There are no published timetables available, so to obtain more information contact the National Transport Authority. + 230 202 2800 or nta@govmu.org