In common with the United Kingdom and most British Overseas Territories, traffic drives on the left.
As the island is relatively narrow and in most sections has a northern and southern route that are serviced, access to the system is usually within a short distance.
Fares are based on sections traveled, and transfers are available; and visitors can obtain multiday passes that are valid on buses and ferries.
Today, Bermuda has a large number of private cars, almost one for every two inhabitants; however, only residents are allowed to drive them.
Visitors may only rent small two-seat electric cars or low-power motor scooters; there are no other rental vehicles available; they may also use the extensive public bus system, or take taxis.
The highest speed limit anywhere on the island is 35 km/h (approximately 22 mph), and it is lower in built-up and other congested areas.
Between 1931 and 1948, Bermuda Railway provided rail passenger and freight services between St George's and Somerset in Sandys Parish, via Hamilton.