Lyon - Getting Around
Public Transport
The Metro network in Lyon is excellent - clean and easy to use, with four different lines (A, B, C and D) and 40 stations. Bus and Metro services operate 0500-2400.
A single ticket gives access to all bus, tramway and Metro lines for one hour from the time of validation, which can be done in the machine on the bus or at the Metro station. Connections can be made for other lines or buses but return journeys on the same line are prohibited. Books of 10 tickets (carnet) can also be bought prior to boarding. Tickets are available for purchase from automatic ticket machines in Metro stations, from the bus drivers and from TCL offices and many newsagents.
The Liberté Ticket pass allows access to the whole TCL network for one day.
Taxis
Driving in the City
Lyon has a large number of parking facilities available to motorists, although these tend to fill up quite quickly. Some central parking meters are available, with a limit of two hours. Parking in the Presqu'île area is available at the Hôtel de Ville, places des Terreaux, Tolozan, des Cordeliers, de la République, des Célestins, Antonin Poncet, quai St Antoine et Perrache. There are also parking facilities at both railway stations, as well as in Old Lyon at the St-Jean car park, on quai Romain Rolland. Lyon Parc Auto (LPA), 2 place des Cordeliers (tel: (04) 7241 6525; website: www.lpa.fr), runs 19 car parks in total and provides more information for motorists.
Car Hire
The minimum age for hiring a car is 18, although this may vary according to the company. Insurance is required, as is a national driving licence.
Bicycle Hire
Vélo'V hires bikes from strategic points over the city. When you're done you can drop your bike at any of their hire stations, 24 hours a day (tel: 0800 083 568; website: www.velov.grandlyon.com).
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