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Post Report of the Day

Hyderabad, India

Are local buses, trams, trains or taxis safe and affordable?

Local buses are likely very cheap, but horrifically crowded and dangerously driven. There is one metro line in the city that has a stop near the Consulate but doesn't go near any of our housing...

What kind of car do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car do you advise not to bring?

It is extremely difficult to import a car. I know of one officer who successfully imported a right hand drive car from the UK. Your best bet will be to purchase a car from an...