UK transport. Public transport in Great Britain - types, development
Transport in the UK
Transport in the UK is represented not only by bus, but also by rail, sea and air..
Popular modes of transport in the UK
- City buses: they operate both day and night. At each stop you can find a route map and electronic boards, which reflect all the necessary information about the buses you are interested in. Tickets can be purchased from the driver or at the bus stop in special machines (for the bus to stop, you need to stretch your hand forward).
- Intercity buses: the main carrier in the country is National Express - on buses belonging to it, you can get to different parts of the UK by presenting the purchased ticket to the driver.
- Metro: In addition to London, you will find the underground in cities such as Manchester and Newcastle. At the entrance to the metro, as well as at the exit, the travel card must be attached to the turnstile.
- Rail transport: to travel around the country, you can use trains - it is convenient and fast (there are railway stations in almost all cities). As for the cost of tickets, they directly depend on the carrier company, distance and category of the car..
- Water transport: if you have a desire to get to various cities in the UK or countries in Europe and Scandinavia, you can do this by ferry or ships of various companies.
Taxi
There are several types of taxis in the country: black “cabs”, minibuses with a taxi license (they are equipped with a sign indicating information about taxi registration and the number of passengers they can carry), mini-taxis (they must be ordered from special services or by phone).
In large cities, you can run into drivers who impose their services and do not have a license or insurance at the same time, so you should be careful and use the services of official taxis.
Car rent
To get to any corner of the country without depending on the public transport schedule, it makes sense to rent a car. Since there is left-hand traffic in the country, it is advisable to take a car with an automatic transmission (this will be more expensive). To rent, you will need an international driving license (you must be at least 21-25 years old, and driving experience at least 1-3 years).
It is worth considering that for violation of the rules (loud music, consumption of food or drinks while driving, smoking in the car), a system of fines is provided. In addition, you should not drive without wearing a seatbelt (this applies to both the driver and passengers) and talk on the phone without a system. “free hands”.
Traveling around the UK by various means of transport, you can visit not only London, but also cities such as Edinburgh, Liverpool, York ...