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Glasgow is well served by road. The M8 motorway provides many exits to different parts of the city as well as linking the West and East of Scotland. Rush hour is between 4.00 -6.30 pm, when all the major roads onto the motorway are congested.
If you need to get around Glasgow the Black London Style Cab is ideal. They can be flagged down and are available from Taxi ranks (many throughout the city centre). You can also arrange a pickup by telephone and pre pay by credit card. A company that operates the black cab is Glasgow Wide Taxi Owners Association, details are below. This company uses the latest Satellite technology ensuring the cabs nearest to you are sent to pick you up. There are other black cab companies operating within the city. T: 0141 429 7070.
Travelling to Glasgow by coach is easy from almost any where in the United Kingdom. There are two main operators providing services
Citylink Coaches Ltd (Scotland) T: 0990 505050
National Express T: 0990 808080
The coach services are operated out of Buchanan Street bus station.