Transport in Holland. Public transport in Holland - types, development
Transport in Holland
The public transport network in the Kingdom of the Netherlands is an excellent infrastructure, modern roads with perfect coverage, the ability to connect to any points on the map and an advantageous fare system. The main mode of transport in Holland when traveling long distances is rail..
The car is not a luxury..
...but a popular means of transportation for residents of the Netherlands. The road network here is the densest in the European Union and one of the most modern in the world. Electronic signs and a special road surface that does not retain moisture, additional lanes to prevent traffic jams during rush hours and information boards about possible routes for avoiding traffic congestion allow the tourist to feel very comfortable on the rented car. But finding free parking here is very difficult, and its price is so high that renting a car in Holland turns out to be a very unprofitable business..
Pass for a ticket, please!
Public transport in Holland is integrated into a single network. Trams, buses and trolleybuses carry passengers across several transport zones and the fare depends on the length of the route. Multiple tickets are more advantageous and consist of several tickets. There are also one-day and nine-day passes, which do not limit the number of trips during the specified time. At night, there is a special tariff and the cost of the trip rises significantly.
Popular with residents of the country and the Dutch metro, tickets for which can be bought in special machines and even from tram and trolleybus drivers. Rail transport is also represented by suburban and intercity trains. Trains are convenient and comfortable, and travel on them is very profitable both in material terms and in terms of speed..
Along the tulip fields
One of the most popular means of transportation for the inhabitants of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is a bicycle. Tourists also love city sightseeing tours on two-wheeled vehicles, and it is very common to see enthusiastic travelers admiring the fields of blooming tulips while cycling in Holland. Rentals of two-wheeled friends are located everywhere, and the price of the issue is very favorable to make a choice in favor of a bicycle. By the way, the traffic rules state that all Dutch transport is obliged to provide the right of priority passage to cyclists..