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Milan has an extremely efficient and well-established public
transport system, covering nearly 870 miles (1,400km), which is
fortunate because the city's roads are congested and local drivers
are frighteningly reckless. The ATM operates the metro, bus, tram
and trolley services, which have the advantage of being integrated.
Tickets, which can be bought from shops displaying the ATM logo
such as tobacconists, coffee bars and vending machines throughout
the city, are validated on-board and then have a time limit of 75
minutes travel on any of the transport options, or one ride on the
metro. One- and two-day passes are also available. The city's metro
is particularly efficient, inexpensive and user-friendly, and
consists of three lines. Linea 1, the red line, covers the most
important tourist areas near the Duomo. Taxis are freely available
but have to be hired at marked stands. Expect extra charges for
luggage, or late night or Sunday travel.