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Cultural notes
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Getting around
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Major cities in Germany
have an integrated transport system combining a fast rail network - die S-Bahn, bus - der Autobus, often trams - die Straßenbahn,
and in many cases an underground - die U-Bahn. All these modes of transport run
to a strict
timetable, and outlying areas are well-served by bus connections to
overground
services.
Before you travel on
public
transport in Germany, buy your ticket either from a machine, labelled
Fahrausweise, or a ticket desk der Fahrkartenschalter, to avoid incurring a
heavy
fine. Your ticket is only valid if you have stamped it before you start your
journey. The stamping machine is called an Entwerter.
Taxis are cream-coloured
and plentiful and can be hailed in the street or hired at one of the many
taxi
ranks - der Taxistand; a tip of 10% is normally given
on top of the fare.
Despite environmental
concerns, there is no upper speed limit on the motorway - die Autobahn.
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