Public transportation in Kiev includes metro (subway), buses, trolleybuses and trams. Many people also like to take a cab in order to get somewhere. But subway is the most affordable, fast and convenient way of transportation. One unusual mode of public transportation Kiev has is a funicular that climbs on the steep right bank of the Dnieper River. It provides transport to 10,000-15,000 passengers daily.
One unusual mode of public transportation Kiev has is a funicular that climbs on the steep right bank of the Dnieper River. It provides transport to 10,000-15,000 passengers daily.
Recently, privately owned minibuses, marshrutkas, occupied Kiev's streets. They provide good coverage of smaller residential streets and have routes that are convenient for the residents. Minibuses take fewer passengers than buses, run faster, stop on demand and are more available, although with an increased frequency of accidents. Ticket price and itinerary of private minibuses are regulated by city government, and the cost of one ride, while higher than on public buses, is still far lower than the Western European standard.