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By bus
Traditional London busses (easy to identify as they are double-deckers and usually painted red) travel to most parts of the city. Most of these old, busses, though, have been replaced by single-storey busses. If you don’t have a weekly ticket or a travel card, tickets have to be purchased per ride. There are also open-top tourist buses which provide running commentaries to enjoy sightseeing while travelling. Day tickets usually provide the cheapest way to get around using busses, the tube and trains. Ask for the ''''one day travel card''''. There are also reduced rates for children. You can also buy weekend, week-long, or monthly, quarterly or annual tickets, most of which require a passport photograph at the time of purchase. There are two sorts of bus stops. One with the “London Transport” sign (red on white) which are approached by all busses and the others with a white sign on red ground, where passengers have to give a hand sign if they want the bus to stop. Night busses run between 11 pm and 6 am. They stop at Trafalgar Square and other places in Central London. For the night busses an extra ticket is needed.
London
By tram
Docklands Light Rail (DLR) and TramLink can be considered as an extension of the underground. DLR is the easiest way to reach some of the attractions in the East of the city, Greenwich, Canary Wharf and Stratford while TramLink runs across South London with three routes. The first starts at Wimbledon from which many connections go through the southern part of London. The second route goes from Croydon to Beckenham Junction in 22 minutes and the third route starts in Croydon and ends in Elmers End. As TramLink is considered to belong to the bus network, travel cards or bus passes are valid as well.
London
By metro (underground)
The most efficient way to travel around London is on the Underground (or Tube). The extensive network consists of 12 lines which bring you nearly everywhere you want and although delays are not uncommon, the tube is the fastest way to get around. The network is divided into six zones. Zones 1 and 2 cover Central London and the vast majority of tourist attractions. It is important to ensure that you stay within the zones for which your ticket is valid, otherwise you may incur a fine. Convenient is a one “One Day Travelcard”, which is valid from 9.30 am for the whole day. It can be used for zones 1 and 2. At the weekend 25% can be saved when using the “Weekend Travelcard”. For families the cheapest option is a “Family Travelcard” which covers 2 adults and up to 4 children. For a longer stay a weekly ticket is advisable. Its price depends on the zones and a picture is needed. Visitors from abroad can get a “Visitor Travelcard”, which is only available outside Britain. All tube stations have automatic borders through which the ticket must be passed. Don’t forget to take it out at the other end! The whole system is very well structured. Nevertheless, signs inside the tube station should be checked carefully, as some lines split again later.
London
Taxis
Taxis (black cabs) have meters and are licensed to carry up to 5 people, plus luggage. Taxi ranks can be found at a mainline station or designated areas in the city center. The yellow ''for hire'' sign is displayed if the taxi is free. Mini cabs can be booked from hundreds of offices in outer London. You can''t hail them in the street, but they are cheaper than black cabs for long distance journeys and late night rides home.
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