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Transportation
 Taxis are
a fairly
inexpensive and easy, private form
of transportation to get around the city.
Because of their yellow color
they are very noticeable. They are
equipped with taximeters which have two rates-day and night. From 6 am
until midnight is the daily rate, and from midnight
to 6 am is the night
rate. As expected, the night rate is more expensive.
Buses
are also an inexpensive public transportation
with which you can
travel around the city. Bus stops are easily recognizable
and are located at intervals throughout the city.
Make
sure you purchase your bus tickets in advance as no
tickets are sold on the buses themselves. There are two types of
buses, Istanbul Municipality Buses and Private Orange Buses. They both
operate at the same price. When crossing the Bosphorus bridges
by bus you have to purchase two tickets.
Minibuses are
another
inexpensive form of transportation operating
between specific points in the
city. Tickets are not necessary because the rates
change according to the destination.
You can only find them in designated
minibus stops.
Trams
are an inexpensive public transportation you can travel
on from point
to point in certain areas. It is
owned by Istanbul Municipality. Payment
is made by
tickets.
Rapid Tram is
an inexpensive public transportation you can travel
on from point to point in certain
areas. It is owned by Istanbul Municipality.
Payment is made by tickets.
 Nostalgic
Tram runs a very short distance
in only one direction. It is
owned by Istanbul Municipality. Payment
is made by tickets.
Tunnel
runs a very short distance in only
one direction . It is the world's
third oldest metro. It is owned by Istanbul
Municipality. Payment is made
by tickets.
Metro is an
inexpensive public transportation on which you can travel
from point to point in certain
areas. It is owned by Istanbul Municipality
. Payment is made by tickets.
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