Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
though the signs are usually only in Cyrillic. The carriages also have maps inside that show
the stops for that line in both Roman and Cyrillic letters.
Transfers
Interchange stations are linked by underground passages, indicated by
perekhod
signs, usually blue with a stick figure running up the stairs. Be aware that when two or more
lines meet, the intersecting stations often (but not always) have different names.
Taxi
Taxi cabs are relatively affordable, but not that easy for casual visitors to Moscow to use.
Most taxi drivers and dispatchers do not speak English.
Official Taxis
The safest and most reliable way to get a taxi is to order an official taxi by phone or book it
online. Normally, the dispatcher will ring you back within a few minutes to provide a de-
scription and licence number of the car. Most companies will send a car within 60 minutes
of your call. Some reliable companies offer online scheduling.
TAXI
Central Taxi Reservation Office
( 495-627 0000;
www.6270000.ru
; 30min for R400)
TAXI
Detskoe Taxi
( 495-765 1180;
www.detskoetaxi.ru
;
8km for R500)
'Children's Taxi' has smoke-free cars and car seats for your children.
TAXI
Diligence Taxi Service
( 495-419 3524;
www.the-taxi.ru
; 40min for R500)
TAXI
New Yellow Taxi
( 495-940 8888;
www.nyt.ru
; per km R30, min R400)
TAXI
Taxi Bistro
( 495-685 1300;
www.taxopark.ru
; per 20min R320-420)
TAXI
Woman Taxi
( 495-662 0033;
www.womantaxi.ru
; 30min for R600-650)
Offers female drivers and child car seats (and pink cars).
