Transport in Edinburgh - Scotland

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Transport in Edinburgh - Scotland World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Edinburgh - Scotland Travel Guide http://goo.gl/AeX8IX Public transport: Public transport in Edinburgh's centre is currently subject to disruption and re-routing as preparation continues for the introduction of a delay-ridden new tram line. Buses usually running along Princes Street will be diverted until summer 2012. Lothian Buses provides bus services within the city and to outlying suburbs. A good nightbus service operates from midnight until early morning. You must have exact change for all journeys. The busiest bus stops have ticket machines where you can buy tickets, at a slight discount, before boarding. Some dormitory towns are covered only by First buses. Lothian Buses offers a range of passes. The Lothian Day ticket gives one day's unlimited travel on its routes. You can also buy weekly, four-weekly and annual passes, called Ridacards, and packs of 20 tickets known as CitySingles. You must buy Ridacards at one of Lothian Buses' Travelshops, while CitySingles are available online and in their shops. Taxis: Edinburgh's taxis are mainly black hackney cabs and can be safely hailed in the street. All are licensed by the City of Edinburgh Council and have meters fitted. Drivers must carry a photographic identity card issued by the council. Taxi companies include City Cabs and Central Taxis A 10% tip is expected. Driving: In central Edinburgh, it is best to walk, cycle or use public transport. Visitors who do bring a car should be aware that traffic in the city centre is often congested and parking can be problematic. Metered parking (in force Monday to Saturday 0830-1830) is restricted on city streets; almost all other street parking-spaces in and around the centre are reserved for residents with parking permits. Failure to comply with parking regulations will result in a costly fine and the offending vehicle may even be towed away. There are seven Park-and-Ride carparks around the periphery of Edinburgh, plus one at Inverkeithing across the Forth. Off-street car parks in the city include St James Centre or Castle Terrace. Car hire: Drivers require a valid national driving licence to hire a car in the UK, although an International Driving Permit may be preferred if the licence is not in English. It is important to check what level of insurance is included in the price of car hire. In general, drivers have to be over 23 to hire a car. Bicycle hire: Edinburgh is a reasonably cyclist-friendly city, with car-free cycle paths criss-crossing the town and plenty of nearby countryside. Biketrax, 11 Lochrin Place, Tollcross has city, folding and road bikes to hire. The Leith Cycle Company, 1 Cadzow Place, Abbeyhill rents touring bikes. ======================================== Edinburgh Museums, Edinburgh Transport, Edinburgh Tours, Edinburgh Introduction, Edinburgh Attractions, Edinburgh Hotels, Edinburgh Restaurants, Edinburgh Shopping, Edinburgh Nightlife, world travel video, Edinburgh video, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Travel guide, Edinburgh Tourism, Edinburgh vacation, Europe, Scotland, Scotland Tourism, Scotland Travel guide , Scotland Vacation, United Kingdom == Edinburgh - Scotland - United Kingdom Travel guide, vacation, Tourism, Attractions