Tag Archives: rome subway

Metro A Closed: Aug 11 – Aug 25

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

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 is shaking things up with a … Continue reading →

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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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Word of the Day: Sciopero

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

If you’ve ever spent more than 10 days, consecutively, in Italy, chances are you have lived through a sciopero, or a strike. Sciopero, from the Italian verb, scioperare (to go on strike), means a strike or a walk out. I am … 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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You’re IKEA-lling me, Smalls

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

Have you ever tried to go to IKEA in New York? You have to take a boat. A freakin’ boat. And while yes, ferrying across the East River at sunset to have a looksie at some bookshelves and desklamps and … Continue reading →

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