Are Rome city buses free?
Are Rome city buses free? Children under 10 years old can ride public transit for free, but for adults there are other tickets for unlimited use for 24 hours (€7), 48 hours (€12.5), 72 hours (€18), and one month (€35 or €53 for a transferable, multi-person use ticket).
Do Rome buses take Apple Pay?
All turnstiles are fitted with a contactless payment tab that will accept contactless credit and debit cards, as well as NFC-enabled phone payment systems (i.e. G-Pay and Apple Pay).
Do people pay for buses in Italy?
A single ticket for either metro, bus or tram costs €1,50 and it's valid for 100 minutes from its first validation and only for one journey. You can also buy a 10-trip ticket for €15 or a 1-day pass for €7 which allows you to take unlimited trips.
How much is an all day bus pass in Rome?
MetroBus 24 hours. This ticket allows unlimited public transportation from the moment the ticket is validated until midnight of the same day. The MetroBus 24 hours costs € 7 ( US$ 7.50).
How do I pay for the bus from the airport in Rome?
You can buy a ticket for €5 in advance online or at news kiosks inside the airport terminal. If you buy the ticket on board from the driver it will be slightly more expensive and cost €7.
Do people check bus tickets in Rome?
If you have purchased a pass, you put the pass into the machine on your first journey. This stamps the date and time from which the pass or ticket is valid. Groups of ticket inspectors from time to time descend on to a bus or platform to check all passengers have valid tickets. If not you will incur a heavy fine.
Is it better to use cash or card in Rome?
In Italy, cash is still preferred in most restaurants, cafes and other establishments, although credit and debit cards are becoming more widely used throughout Italy and are an increasingly convenient way to pay for things. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted, although American Express is not.
Does Uber work in Rome?
Yes, you can Uber in Italy, but it's not the same. It's available in Rome and Milan. However, only Uber Black is available, meaning higher prices and nicer vehicles. If you don't mind the slight price increase, then Uber is perfectly safe to use in Italy.