Getting Around Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama has a public transportation system that includes bus service, taxi service, and trolley car service. Locals tend to agree that Birmingham's public transportation system is reliable and safe to use to visit most area attractions and landmarks. As a result, visitors to the area can enjoy using Birmingham's public transportation system to get around without a car.
Here's a brief guide that can help visitors use Birmingham's public transportation system more efficiently.
Birmingham's bus system features 28 direct service routes that stop at many local attractions.
Buses stop at Birmingham attractions such as the Birmingham Zoo (route 43), Century Plaza (Route 17), and Center Point (Route 72). There is also an express route 280 that makes stops at several hotels and restaurants. Bus service is usually provided from around 6 AM- 10 PM Monday-Friday and from about 9 AM-9 PM on weekends. There is also no bus service during major holidays.
Birmingham's trolley car service is called the DART program.
It features 3 lines that run primarily along downtown Birmingham major traffic hubs such as the Lakeview District, the Five Points area, the Civic Center District and several area landmarks every day from 7 AM- 9 PM daily.
In addition, passengers may purchase passes for bus or trolley rides at kiosks located near Downtown Birmingham's major traffic hubs.
Furthermore, passengers may also purchase single-day passes when they first board a bus or trolley.
Furthermore, Birmingham also has several local taxi services that serve the entire metropolitan area. Here are a few quick tips that can help you use Birmingham's taxis...
Try to avoid using the taxis after 6 PM.
Most Birmingham taxis are booked solid after 6 PM because many people use them to leave the downtown area. As a result, most people tend to use the trolley car service after 6 PM to get around the downtown area.
Try to use the taxis to go to and from the airport.
This is a good idea because most buses that go to the airport are usually full all day long.
Finally, try to look for a taxi company that provides 24-hour service.
This is important because many taxis stop running after midnight. In fact, some taxis also offer only limited service after 10 PM. As a result, look online for a taxi company that provides 24-hour continuous service.