Getting Around - Moscow - page 37

Vykhod v gorod () Exit to the city.
How to Hail a Taxi
In lively nightlife areas or outside hotels you might find taxi cabs waiting for a fare, but nor-
mally they are few and far between. Unofficial cabs are common and relatively safe:
Go out to the street, stick out your hand and flag down a passing car.
Do not get into a car that already has a passenger. If you are not comfortable with the car
or driver for any reason, wave him on.
Otherwise, state your destination. The driver might name a price, in which case you
should feel free to negotiate.
If the driver does not state a price, it's at your discretion. Normally, you can travel any-
where in the city centre for R200 to R300. During heavy traffic or late at night, you should
offer more.
Alternatively, you can call a taxi company and schedule a pick-up (or ask your hotel to do
so). It's also possible to book taxis online. See ( click here )
TOP TIPS
Moscow traffic can be brutal, especially during peak travel periods. Go metro!
Buy multi-ride tickets (five, 11 or 20 rides) to avoid queuing to purchase tickets
every time you ride.
Transfers from one metro line to another require long walks and extra time. Study
your metro map before you set out to avoid or minimise changing lines.
If you want to use the Moscow River ferries as transportation, purchase an all-day
pass, which allows you to get on and off at any stop along the route.
When to Travel
The metro runs from 5.30am to 1.30am.
On working days (Monday through Friday), street traffic is almost always heavy, and the
metro is almost always busy. But during rush hours (8am to 10am, 5pm to 7pm), it's jam-
packed.