PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Public transport runs regularly, efficiently and rather punctually, although its eternally overloaded wagons are irresistibly associated with dying wrecks. Buses, trams and trolleybuses run from 5.00 do 23.00. Routes are mostly numbered, and there will always be someone at the bus stop (it's best to ask a well-dressed person), who will advise, which line to use. Tickets are purchased at a kiosk with the inscription ticket or casa de ticket, and then it clears on the bus. Tickets are two-way, they are deleted every time they pass on one side. A fee for large luggage costs so much, what a ride of a person. Ticket prices do not exceed 0,30 $.
Taxis
State taxis are distinguished by a grilled pattern placed on the side; have counters showing the payment due. Private taxis with the letters "P"” or 'OP” on the roof they do not have meters and are more expensive, but it's easier to come across them. If there is no counter, it is better to set the price in advance. The official fare is 0,20 $ per kilometer.
PACKAGE TOURS
Sometimes it is worth taking advantage of trips organized by ONT, especially to places off the beaten track of hiking trails, but their offer usually covers only the summer period. Reservations are made at their offices or at the reception desks of luxury hotels. If interest is insufficient, trips are cancelled, and foreign tourists are usually not allowed to join Romanian groups.
Foreign ont representative offices organize a three-week stay in Romanian spa towns and trips to such ski resorts, like Sinaia, Busteni, Predeal or Poiana Brasov. All offers include accommodation in double rooms. (An additional fee is charged for one).
Touring ACR offers trips for motorists, addressed to people coming to Romania with their own cars, ensuring the safety of traveling in a group and the care of experts from ACR. 26-a day trip through Transylvania and Maremures costs 900 $, including breakfast, lunch and accommodation (in campsites and hotels). Gasoline is purchased on its own account. Information is provided by the ACR main office in Bucharest (tel.01/6502595; fax 01/3120434).
Transylvanian Dracula Society (tel.01/6666195; fax 01/3123056) organizes eight-day trips to famous towns associated with Vlad the Impaler and his legend -Tirgoviste, Sighijoary, Brasov and Bran Castle. Groups depart from Bucharest, and the price is 675 $ and includes meals, accommodation and transport.