You see Des's Mini Buses everywhere 'round town. There's a good reason for this. They're awesome…read more They run a handy service. If you like alcohol and you like socialising then you'll like Des's Mini Bus. Let me give you a for instance. I've got a mate in Happy Valley. When there's a crew of us drinking 'round his, he'll hire a mini bus to take everyone into town. A 24 seater + driver is $130, divided by say 20 people and that's only $6.50 each!!!! Call ahead, but unless it's for a popular time of year (Sea and Vines, etc.) you really don't need to give them much notice. Expect good prices and down-to-earth, helpful service when you ring. They offer 7 - 24 seater buses. I've a faint recollection that one of those seats might be for the driver, so check with them regarding numbers. The drivers have heaps of experience carting around drunken people, so they can handle pretty much anything. Don't get turned off if they're a little stern with the ground rules at the start. Often (not always) this is a necessary step. You can request a particular driver, ask for George - he rocks! A professional and punctual local company.

The buses were clean (we hired 3) for a Xmas function on December the 6th 2019. I have used Des's…read morebefore and found them to be ok. However, this time, the driver seemed to find every bump and lump he could, drove as fast as he could, hit every bend with the grace of an elephant in a Formula 1 car and was as rude as anything, not only to a few of the passengers, including members of our Executive team, but also to a couple of members of the public who had NOTHING to do with our function. I didn't even see his name or I would have complained to Des's. Having used Des's on more than a half a dozen occasions, we wont be back, thanks to this one idiot.

While visiting Adelaide to attend a wedding, and staying at the Embassy Oaks on North Terrace, I…read morewanted to see some of the sights and charm of Adelaide. I took the tram from the stop opposite Post Office / Casino, to the end of the line at Glenelg. The trip was visually enjoyable with interesting views of the suburbs, and ending up with a spectacular view of the ocean at the seaside town of Glenelg. The final stop takes you right to the seafront with the beach, pier and lots of cafes, restaurants, and gift shops to enjoy.

The one time I'll tell you not to walk in Adelaide is when I'm telling you to catch the tram…read more The tram is an icon of Adelaide that has ironically been fitted out with brand spanking new lines and carriages (don't get an Adelaidian started on that little quandary). These things are now air conditioned, have free wi-fi, an automated metro card and pay machine system and run more regularly than the bus system (again don't get me started). My one issue is if you have a friend who gets car sick they're probably not going to enjoy the journey. The trams are now wrapped in all sorts of advertising that means although they are beautiful on the outside, you cannot see a damn thing looking from the inside out. For $3 a ticket one way to Glenelg (and return if you come back within 2 hours) this is a fine method of transport to Adelaide's south-ish suburbs.

5 stars for their service. I booked cab with them and it was on time and driver was very friendly…read moreas well. I would recommend Suburban Taxis to all. I have used their elite service as well which is premium service. Driver comes out to greet you and treat you like a king or queen. I just loved it.

Honestly, this is so much better than the older bus station, not that I really catch buses all this…read moremuch these days, namely because flying is so much cheaper, and convenient, and faster (though not so environmentally friendly). Yeah, the old bus station was a bit of a dump, however this newer one has great facilities, and is a much better place for buses that come through Adelaide, which is probably the major non-car method of getting around the state. Yeah, they have definitely made it a much better place to catch buses from.

Coming from the country I have frequented the Adelaide Central Bus Station more than I would like…read moreto admit. That 6 hour Stateliner trip with 8 million stops to Mount Gambier is the bane of my existence and as soon as I could get my license I was saving for a car so I wouldn't have to travel on the bus anymore. Having said that, for those who don't mind the bus the service has greatly improved as has the facilities. The new Central Bus Station has been there for a few years but looks so much nicer than the sad looking building next door that was its former residences. The building is light and airy and there is plenty of seating room while you wait. There is big row of customer service people who can help with your questions and a little café to purchase magazines or food for the trip. There are nice toilet facilities and a freight area where you can pick up packages sent up on the buses. A definite improvement on what used to be there before, although there is still not great parking which becomes a pain.

This is just one of those odd little things you will find in Adelaide - not odd in a bad way,…read morerather odd in a lovely way; if you care to look at the bus stops along the side of the road in most parts of the city and surrounds they are rather ill conceived things covered with advertising and providing not shade or a cool place to wait for a bus, but a metal and glass structure that is likely to assist in you baking under the hot Adelaide sun in summer and freezing and getting drenched in the bleak cold and wet winter. City Councils are actually responsible for the bus stops in their area, that's why some areas have lots of bus stops and some areas have none. Ironic, it is, the areas with the least population and classed as developing areas tend to be the places where you'll be lucky if there is a bust stop that has any cover at all. You are more likely to get cover in an area that is well established and has a god revenue income stream based on the advertising sales on the bus stops in the area. Now the rather lovely odd thing I am pointing to here are the bus stops you will see along the Sir Donald Bradman Drive. He was a cricketer, a very well loved cricketer, from Adelaide. Australia has an obsessive fixation on cricket and football. cricket largely because it represents an area where we can as a nation smack our 'mother country' England in the guts quite frequently with our winning teams - any way Sir Donald Bradman, the cricketer is so well loved by Adelaide because he represents someone Adelaide can claim as a product of this fair (unfair) city that all along this Drive named after him there are things that astonish - such as these lovely little bus stops. They are designed and created by artists rather than the same old dumpy pumped out by whomever creates the horrible ones you see everywhere else. These do no more at protecting you from the elements, but they are unusual and different. Now I believe the council is responsible for the ultimately, so big thanks to the council. I find them a fun element. Something to cherish and love about this well loved street/drive due to the two reasons I site here now - in tribute to Sir Don, and - because this is a route from the air port and it gives a good impression generally...