Taxis
As a general rule, the quickest way to catch a cab is to flag one down. Also, avoid taxi stands in front of major hotels. They tend to charge more than average. In all taxis, always make sure the meter is actually running. Otherwise, the driver will just approximate, inevitably in his own favor. The tariff is 0.35-0.40 lats during the day and 0.40-0.60 lats at night from 22.00 to 06.00. More and more taxis accept credit cards; look for your card’s sticker in the window. Some suggested taxi services:
Bona-M: tel. 800-5050.
Riga Taxi: tel. 800-1010 or 800-0006.
Rigas Taksometru parks: tel. 800-1313.
City Transit
On a rainy day, you don’t necessarily want to find yourself on a Latvian bus, jam-packed with umbrella-wielding passengers. But Riga’s transit system is functional, comprehensive and simple to use.
Tickets for all public transportation cost 20 santims and can be bought on the bus, trolley or tram. Monthly passes are available from the Central Post Office and city kiosks. Final destinations are marked on the front of all trams, trolleys and buses.
Riga traffic gets worse by the year. Traveling at rush hour-by bus, car or any mode-is a pain in the proverbial behind.
