I think the best way to explore any city is either by walking,cycling or by public transport. Some cities are so far away from getting their public transport right. In Bangalore, even though there are not footpaths to walk around and cycling seems quite scary, public bus transport has improved a lot in the last couple of years. I agree that commuting by bus is time-consuming, but when you have some time to spare it is the best mode of transport to go around. I find travelling by bus in and around the city so peaceful and nice. The hep Volvo buses are so nice to go around. I strongly feel that the posh air-conditioned buses have the potential to encourage the car owners to try out commuting by bus.

I think cities should actively promote public transport system. Giving an option to people really works. Last weekend when I was in Goa, I kept asking around if there are buses running from X to Y and all of them had nothing nice to talk about it. All the buses I saw on the road there looked totally retro. Actually it reminded me of the bus in the final scene from Graduate when Benjamin is running away with Elaine.I think Goa is one place where the Govt should be actively promoting bus transport for its tourists.