Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Without a card, there's a QR10 fee for a single journey. Cards are available at the bus sta-
tion and at some supermarkets. Check online for details (
www.karwasmartcard.com
)
.
44 588 888;
www.eng.mowasalat.com
)
All public buses begin their route at
Al-Ghanim Bus Station
(
this station.
CAR
There are a string of car-rental companies in the arrivals area of the airport.
Driving in Doha is easy enough if you watch out for impatient drivers overtaking on
both the left and right, honking the horn at roundabouts and free-roaming pedestrians.
Parking, except in the souq areas, is not too much of a problem: most hotels and malls
have car parks or parking services. A lack of street signs can make navigation difficult and
most people navigate by landmark not by road sign.
TAXI
Despite the efficient bus system, most people get around Doha by taxi. The best taxi ser-
vice is run by
Mowasalat Karwa
( 458 8888)
. Journeys cost QR4 plus QR1.800 per kilo-
metre. Waiting time costs QR8 for each 15 minutes. The minimum fare is QR10. The
bright turquoise cars can be hailed by the side of the road or found at the airport, outside
malls and hotels.
