TRANSPORT

Transport

The best way to explore Florence is on foot; the city centre is compact and traffic is restricted. There is a comprehensive bus network (ATAF) operating from 5.30am to midnight, tickets valid for 60 minutes, which must be validated by punching them in a machine when you board the bus. Tickets, and various bus passes, are available at newsagents, automatic dispensers, coffee bars and on board the bus. Taxis can be hailed on the street but they tend to ignore this. Taxi ranks are to be found outside the train station and most tourist sites. Additional fees are charged for luggage, night and Sunday travel.