Commuting Tips From Your PG To Your College In Chennai

Imagine this. You got admitted to your dream college. So you move into a PG for students in Chennai. And then on the first day of class, you come downstairs from your PG only to find out there are no autos or cabs nearby. And now you just don’t know what to do. So before you land up in that kinda situation, we’ll share a few solid tips to make your commuting smooth and easy from your student PG in Chennai.

No need to thank us though. Because this is how we spend our days – helping out young migrants like you at our 450+ Stanza Living residences across 24+ cities. Our co-living residences are designed to make lives easier for students and working professionals. It’s why we’re located in prime areas near top colleges So you don’t have to spend time on long commutes. But even if you live with us, you’d still need to know how to get around the city in general. So that’s the cue for you to read on. To know how the local transport in Chennai works. And to not end up as confused as an Amir Khan character in every movie ever.

Tips You Should Follow to Make Your Commuting Easy in Chennai

Look. There’s no need to worry about the transport options in Chennai. However, you still need to find out which options work for you the best. So just scroll down.

• Learn About all the Options and Compare Costs
• Go for Online Bookings Over Offline
• Search for a Commuting Partner
• Carry Essentials

Learn About all the Options and Compare Costs

The best part about public transport in Chennai is that the fares are super cheap. While a metro ticket may cost you ₹10 for 0-2 km, a local bus ticket can cost you around ₹3 – ₹50. Although both of them are well-connected to the main areas of the city, for the inner areas, auto rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, and rental bikes are more viable options.

Also, last but definitely not least, bicycles are probably the best option for you to travel short distances. And given Chennai is one of the most cycle-friendly cities in India, why wouldn’t you? So don’t think twice before giving the local Decathlon a visit. And as an excuse, you get an opportunity to buy more fitness equipment that you’d end up not using again. #sorrynotsorry

Go for Online Bookings Over Offline

As we said, autos and rental bikes are preferred options when it comes to commuting in Chennai over short distances. But here’s the thing, you should take autos by booking them online through apps like Uber and OLA only. Or else, you’d end up spending a lot offline. Thanks to overcharging and the meters either being dodgy or completely turned off.

And in case you don’t have time to book online, the trick is to open the apps, look at the fare for the location you wanna get to, and then use that as a reference point to bargain with the local autos. It’s kinda like motivating a friend to give you a favor. By telling them how another friend says no when you ask them’ for a favor. #tricked

Search for a Commuting Partner

So this is what you do wherever you go. Try and find a commuting partner for your daily travel from your PG to your college. That way, you can split the fares and also enjoy some company to make you’re commuting a lot less monotonous and taxing. Now, we know you may be awkward to ask your PG mates about it, but trust us, almost every one of them will probably be looking for the same thing. So..

Carry Essentials

If you’re fixated on moving to Chennai, then you must know about the scorching heat already. For that, we suggest you carry a pack of essentials in your backpack. An energy bar or drink will boost you when you feel dizzy. And a pack of wet wipes and sunscreen will protect you from the sun. Plus, don’t forget to take a chill bottle of water. Chennai’s weather is so humid, that there’ll be more sweat dripping from your body than the number of tears from Tiktokers in all of their mushy videos combined.

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