Bucharest: tourist bus-line

The authorities in the capital will set up a public transport line to connect the 17 hotspots of Bucharest. A ticket for 24 hours will cost EUR 6, according to a project of the General Council of Bucharest Municipality, CGMB.

Four new buses will ensure the transportation on the new tourist line, every 25 minutes, between 9 and 20.

The transport is free for children under 7 years old, while for kids between 7 and 14, the ticket cost for 24 hours is EUR 2.5.

Buses will leave from Presei Libere Square, will pass by Casin Monastery, Antipa Museum, Cretulescu Church, Kogalniceanu Square, Opera Square, Parliament Square, will turn at Unirii Square and return to Presei Libere Square through University Square, Romana Square, Victoriei Square and Charles de Gaulle Square.

The route will use the existing bus stops, to which four new stops will be added at Victoriei Square - Antipa Museum, Calea Victoriei – Cretulescu Church, Calea Victoriei – CEC Palace, Charles de Gaulle Square – Aviatorilor subway access.

Bucharest City Hall, through the Public Transportation Company, RATB, will develop the project for this new tourist line.

Sursa: 9AM [09.04.2009], Bloom Biz [09.04.2009], Gandul [09.04.2009], Ziare.com [09.04.2009]