Public Transportation Guide: How to Get Around Kermān Like a Local
okay so here’s the deal with public transport in kermān-it’s not exactly the sleek, air-conditioned dream you might be picturing. but if you’re rolling in as a touring session drummer (which, hey, why not), you’ll want to know the gritty details before your cymbals get stuck in traffic. first off, the city buses? they’re cheap, like 5,000 rials cheap, but they run on their own mysterious schedule that seems to obey the laws of chaos rather than time. taxis are everywhere, but you’ll need to bargain hard-start at half the price they quote and work up. shared taxis (savāri) are the real local move: hop in, tell the driver your stop, and enjoy the communal sardine experience. now, for the data part-rent in kermān is surprisingly affordable. a decent one-bedroom in the city center runs about 8-10 million rials a month, which is a steal compared to tehran. safety-wise, kermān is pretty chill, but like anywhere, keep your wits about you at night. the weather right now? imagine a hairdryer on full blast pointed directly at your face-dry, hot, and relentless. if you need a break, shiraz and yazd are just a short drive away and offer a cooler vibe. locals will tell you the buses are “reliable if you’re not in a hurry,” and that’s about as glowing a review as you’ll get. overheard gossip at a tea house: “the new metro line? it’s been ‘coming soon’ for five years.” so yeah, plan accordingly. for more on kermān’s quirks, check out tripadvisor’s kermān guide, local transport tips on reddit, and yelp for nearby cafes. and here’s that map i promised:
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