Getting around the city
Times of IndiaGuidepal.com/TRAVEL TIPS, SYDNEY/ Updated : Oct 15, 2014, 12:48 IST
Synopsis
Sydney struggles to maintain an effective public transport system for its 4.6 million residents - it's the legacy of an unplanned city. Be patient.
Sydney struggles to maintain an effective public transport system for its 4.6 million residents - it's the legacy of an unplanned city. Be patient. Read less
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Noteworthy for: Sydney struggles to maintain an effective public transport system for its 4.6 million residents - it's the legacy of an unplanned city. Be patient.
1. Pre-purchase tickets: Cash fares for ferries and trains are available at each station but you'll need to pre-purchase bus tickets. Outlets are everywhere – look for convenience stores with a picture of a blue bus in a yellow circle. It's more economical and convenient to purchase a TravelTen if you'll be making a few trips in that particular zone.
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3. Avoid driving: Congested and full of toll-ways, Sydney roads are not for the faint-of-heart. If you accidentally use a toll-way without an electronic tag fitted in your vehicle, pay online as soon as possible before you (or your hire car company) are fined.
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4. Walk: Sydney taxis aren't cheap. Exploring the CBD on foot is usually faster, more convenient and infinitely more pleasant.
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