Transport: Dublin has appalling street congestion in the city centre, but
the new light rail service known as LUAS (the Gaelic word for
'speed') now offers two lines with numerous stations, many of them
giving easy access to the main sights and places of interest. The
city also has an extensive bus network with a limited Nitelink
service operating from midnight to 3am from Thursday to Saturday,
and a rapid transit train (DART) that links the city centre with
the suburbs and seaside communities. Various passes for bus or
train or a combination are available. Because public transport
stops before midnight, taxis can be hard to find in the city centre
after 11pm, particularly over the weekend. Taxis can be hailed in
the street, but it is often easier to find them at taxi ranks or
better still to book ahead by telephone. If it can be avoided don't
rent a car while in the city, as it is impractical and expensive,
although they can be essential if wanting to explore off the beaten
track on excursions from Dublin.
