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Public transport
Centro (200 2700; www.centro.org.uk), the transport authority for the Birmingham and Coventry area, provides general travel advice and a guide to getting around the West Midlands for those with mobility difficulties. The Daytripper ticket (adult/child £4.50/2.80) gives all-day travel on buses and trains after 9.30am; if you need to start earlier, buy a Centrocard (£5.60). Tickets are available from the Central Travel Information Centre (New St Station). Traveline (0870 608 2608) has comprehensive travel information.
Local trains operate from Moor St station, which is only a few minutes’ walk from New St; follow the red line on the pavement.
Birmingham’s tram system, the Metro (www.travelmetro.co.uk), runs from Snow Hill to Wolverhampton via the Jewellery Quarter, West Bromwich and Dudley. Fares start at 70p and rise to £2.20 for the full length. A day pass covering both Metro and bus costs £4.25/2.80.
TOA black cabs taxis (427 8888) are a good, reliable taxi firm.
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Car
easyCar (0906 333 3333; www.easycar.co.uk; 17 Horse Fair, Birmingham)
Hertz (0121 782 5158; 7 Suffolk St)
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