Re: Shopping in Islamabad/R-Pindi area
Modern air-conditioned radio cab service has been started in Islamabad. 1300 CC cab will charges Rs. 13 / km, 1000 CC cab charges Rs. 10 / km and 800 CC cab charges Rs. 8 / km. Around 300 radio cabs ( by six different companies) operate strictly within the limits of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. But they are allowed to drop their passengers to cities in Punjab and NWFP provinces as well as Azad Kashmir. The digital fare meter is installed inside each cab and prescribed fare structure is displayed prominently.
You can also call them to pick you up for which they charge Rs. 50 ( USD 1 appox) extra. They are very expensive as far as yellow cabs are concerned. But the plus points are that they are comfortable, air conditioned and use fixed meter system meaning that foreign tourists would not be ripped off.
Where will be u staying rwp or isb? both cities hv changed alott n hv sum wonderful places to eat, shop, hang out etc.
Dont miss Rahat Bakers pizza in sadar rwp.