Autorickshaws are the favoured mode of transport. Make sure that the meter works. The Chennai drivers are known to fleece commuters. So opt for a prepaid, if not, haggle shamelessly. The roads from Mount road to Nandanam has been made four lanes, but lane traffic rules are not strictly followed. But be warned, a traffic cop might just stop and fine you for flouting the rules! Have a look out for some unique mini flyovers dotted around the city. Some of these have colourful tile work! You could even try the suburban electric trains that run from Beach Station to Tambaram and from Chennai Central Station to Gummidipoondi and Arakkonam. Two new options are call taxis and share autos. Call taxies as the name implies are on call! It is advisable to stay clear of the share autos, because, they try to pack more people going in one direction and are usually jam packed. Here are a few call-taxi (both AC & Non-AC) numbers that you may find useful.