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Since July, 1 (2012) night buses have been introduced. They have the same routes as metro has, but the problem of the bridges is not resolved.

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Route taxi (''маршрутка - marshrutka'') is sometimes the fastest way to get somewhere. Taxis are 14-20 seat vans, usually white or yellow, always with a letter K and route number plate (K-28). Often they are small Chinese or Turkish buses. There are no regular stops; you must tell the driver when you want to get out, or wave while on the roadside to stop one. You must pay to the driver at entry, usually from 20 to 35 rubles. If you cannot reach the driver on your own, pass the money through the other passengers and be ready to pass other's money if you sit close to the driver. The ''Marshrutka'' experience may seem exciting sometimes, especially when you see some brave driver counting change while steering with his knees at 70 MPH (110 km/h). Many ''marshrutka'' drivers are illegal immigrants and speak Russian poorly (if any at all).

Another interesting means of transportation is special taxi for tourists and visitors. The service runs 24/7 and offers English language support, low fares and online booking before landing (Pulkovo 1, 2). The service is new and operates through community friendly social networks like couchsurfing and facebook. For further information check [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63369 Couchsurfing] or [http://www.facebook.com/spbtrans Facebook].

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Regular taxis are available, but drivers do not usually speak English. Watch out for overpriced taxis outside Hermitage museum. They have meters that run four times faster than those of regular taxis. A 3km ride on these runs 1600 rubles. Negotiate a flat fare before getting on the taxi. If the driver insists on using the meter you should walk away.

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 Route taxi (''маршрутка - marshrutka'') is sometimes the fastest way to get somewhere. Taxis are 14-20 seat vans, usually white or yellow, always with a  letter K and route number plate (K-28). Often they are small Chinese or Turkish buses. There are no regular stops; you must tell the driver when you want to get out, or wave while on the roadside to stop one. You must pay to the driver at entry, usually from 20 to 35 rubles. If you cannot reach the driver on your own, pass the money through the other passengers and be ready to pass other's money if you sit close to the driver. The ''Marshrutka'' experience may seem exciting sometimes, especially when you see some brave driver counting change while steering with his knees at 70 MPH (110 km/h). Many ''marshrutka'' drivers are illegal immigrants and speak Russian poorly (if any at all).
 Another interesting means of transportation is special taxi for tourists and visitors. The service runs 24/7 and offers English language support, low fares and online booking before landing (Pulkovo 1, 2). The service is new and operates through community friendly social networks like couchsurfing and facebook. For further information check [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63369 Couchsurfing] or [http://www.facebook.com/spbtrans Facebook].
 ===By local train===