Transport: Public transport consists of very dependable trams, buses and
trolley buses that service the city quickly and efficiently, but if
there is no hurry, it is cheaper and more practical to walk or
cycle; from May to October city bicycles can be borrowed from
Genev' Roule outside the main train station free of charge. The
excellent bus and tram network operates from about 5am to midnight
with a night bus service running on weekends. A basic fare costs
Sfr2.20 and allows use of the network within Geneva's central zone
and unlimited transfers between buses and trams for an hour, or
there are cheaper tickets limited to three stops and including a
return journey within 30 minutes. Tickets must be pre-purchased and
validated on boarding. One-day passes are also available. Beginning
in 2007, visitors staying in hotels or youth hostels in the city
are entitled to free Geneva Transport Cards, offering unlimited use
of public transport with no fees. The cards can be collected upon
check-in. Taxis are plentiful but generally an expensive means of
transport. Driving in the city is not recommended as parking is
very difficult, but to tour around Lake Geneva, hiring a car is the
most practical way to get around. A national or international
driver's license is required, as well as a credit card, and drivers
must be at least 21 years of age.
