Debunking the notturno
The night bus. Or il notturno. If you’ve been living in Rome for enough time you may have heard of it, but not necessarily taken it. To be precise, there are over 20 night buses available in Rome but...
View ArticleTravel on the Cheap: Trenitalia Promotions
This fall, in honor of Italy’s 150th birthday, Trenitalia is offering some pretty sweet deals, with super low fares across the country. The first is the MINI Promotion, with discounts of up to 60% to...
View ArticleStrike Tomorrow!
Since it’s a day that ends in “y”, there’s yet another transportation/general strike in Bella Roma tomorrow! Buses, trams, metros and pretty much anything else that carries you around the city and...
View ArticleHoliday Hours: Metro and Museums
Hopefully by now, you’ve all had the opportunity to take advantage of the Metro A’s temporary return to normal operating hours (that a pre-midnight closure is considered normal operating hours in a...
View ArticleWho wants a three day weekend? Sciopero tomorrow!
Hopefully you’re not trying to get anywhere beyond walking distance tomorrow, as the entire transportation industry of Italy seems to be going on strike. A taxi strike started several weeks ago, and...
View ArticleReturn of the Metro A Curfew
The clocks may have sprung forward on Sunday, but the Metro hours are falling back next week. Starting on Tuesday, April 10th, the Metro A is returning to its “really, you’re a public transportation...
View ArticleFor It’s One…Two…Three Strikes You’re Out
A little transportation update for you all in anticipation of this weekend: Friday, April 20th – General ATAC strike in Rome. From 8:30am-5pm and from 8pm-end of service all buses, Metro lines, and...
View ArticleTransportation Aggravation: Strikes and Closures
The Metro B line will be closed for repairs starting at 6:30pm on Saturday night. There will be a replacement “MB” shuttle bus, but as with the Metro A shuttles, the bus does not always stop right at...
View ArticleFare Hikes
An important heads-up to all you commuters out there – starting on Friday, May 25th, all ATAC fares (buses, metro, etc) are going up to 1.50/ride. A couple of things to note: 1. The new 1.50 tickets...
View ArticleMetro A Closed: Aug 11 – Aug 25
With the exception of some nicely timed Friday scioperi (transit strikes), the Metro in Rome has been relatively – dare I say – functional lately? Never one to let a good opportunity go to waste, ATAC...
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