Tehran

Getting Around

There are plenty of transport options to get around Tehran. The city has a modern metro system connecting various parts of the city, and it serves as the best way to get around for newcomers, as it avoids major traffic congestion. From Tehran's central railway station, visitors can catch a train to other major destinations in Iran.

The Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) serves the buses in Tehran, with inexpensive travel possible to almost anywhere in the city, but it's difficult to determine where and when to disembark without knowledge of Farsi or asking for help from locals. There is also gender segregated seating on trains, buses, and taxis.

Travelling by taxi is a comfortable way to get around the city but visitors should ask their hotel to book them one with a reputable company. It is also possible for female passengers travelling alone to request a vehicle with a female driver. It is best to negotiate fares upfront and they are also usually more flexible with gender-segregated seating.

Driving in Tehran will be a challenge for new arrivals, as local driving is sometimes erratic and dangerous. However, visitors who decide to hire a car will have the option to have a local driver accompany them, which is advisable. There's also a bike-share scheme for cycling in Tehran, consisting of docking stations where commuters can pick up or return borrowed bikes throughout the city.

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