Turkey - Getting about in Turkey
Car Hire
The standard of driving compared with the UK is generally poor
but the Turkish government are trying hard to raise standards. Roads are
being constantly improved and the police regularly carry out roadside
checks, speed checks and drink driving testing. Traffic calming measures
are also being introduced into many towns and strict parking rules are
reducing congestion. Petrol is a similar price to the UK.
Public Transport
For pottering around cities, resorts and between villages do as
the Turkish do and use a dolmus - a shared minibus or car that stops when
someone wants to get out. If you are walking along a road, Dolmuses will
beep their horn as they approach you to enquire whether you want a ride.
Taxi's as always are a reasonable cost alternative that provide an added
security. Always get a taxi from the taxi rank using registered drivers.
