Category Archives: Transportation

Fare Hikes

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

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 will be valid … Continue reading →

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Transportation Aggravation: Strikes and Closures

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

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 the Metro … Continue reading →

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For It’s One…Two…Three Strikes You’re Out

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

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 light rails are on strike. As always, … Continue reading →

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Return of the Metro A Curfew

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

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 system in a major European capital?” … Continue reading →

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Who wants a three day weekend? Sciopero tomorrow!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

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 has continued sporadically since then, picking up a … Continue reading →

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Holiday Hours: Metro and Museums

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

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 major European capital is still something with which … Continue reading →

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Strike Tomorrow!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

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 greater metropolitan area will be striking on Friday, … Continue reading →

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Travel on the Cheap: Trenitalia Promotions

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

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 many of the top locations, … Continue reading →

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Debunking the notturno

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

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 considering … Continue reading →

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