Prague Buses

After a short stint of less than two years between 1908 and 1909, when buses were briefly used, bus travel within the capital city of prague was long considered unnecessary due to the excellent tram system. However, this changed in 1925 with the establishment of the Vršovice- Záběhlice line, heralding the current era of using buses as an integral and important form of public transportation within Prague itself. The most modern Prague buses now feature low-floors for easy wheelchair and stroller accessibility, as well as a noticeably more comfortable ride than older bus models. Special routes for handicapped passengers indicate Prague public transportation willingness to integrate, while at the same time conserving spending by not replacing all older buses on every route. Steps are being made to further integrate all routes to meet the needs of all kinds of passengers, and Prague's public transportation company seems keen to continue this trend. Like all forms of public transportation in Prague's central zone, tickets used for buses are the same as those used for any other form of transit within the city, and the same fares apply. As with all forms of transportation, tickets must be validated upon entering the bus, and passengers will find the familiar yellow ticket-stamping box near the bus entrance. Prague's densely networked bus system covers a lot of central Prague, but is best known as the most convenient method of reaching more outlying areas of Prague, such as the towns now integrated into the city limits but not reachable by tram or metro, Zbraslav or Sedlec at the edge of the innermost zone, for example. Normal transportation ticket rates apply for the central 0 zone, but transportation tickets for outlying zones 1- 5 vary in price depending on the zone, and can still be purchased from the yellow machines located at all metro stops and at select tram or bus stops, however it may be best not to try purchasing these at a trafika in the center as they are sure not to bother stocking outer zone tickets. For further information, see www.dpp.cz

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