Rotterdam Tram Network:
Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram (RET) is the main public transport operator in Rotterdam. The company operates 35 bus routes and 11 tram lines. Integrated ticketing allows passengers to use the OV Chipkaart to 'touch in and touch out' travel on any Bus, Tram or Metro around the city. A day ticket for Rotterdam costs just 7.50 Euros (about £5). The Rotterdam Tram network covers some 75km, and uses a fleet of 113 Altsom Citidas Trams (which is the biggest Citidas Fleet in the world). However the city hasn't lost it's heritage roots. There have been trams operating in Rotterdam since 1905 and during the summer months (and special occasions) Heritage Trams can be found operating in the city on route 10.
The only disadvantage with the Rotterdam Tram system is that RET do not produce a London Underground style 'map' of their network for tourists to use. A map can be obtained from the tourist information centre at Rotterdam Central Station, however it took some studying to understand the routes and lines (even for those people familiar with travelling on public transport it was somewhat confusing), so could be a little daunting if you had never been in the city before. That said if you did go wrong (and we did), it's simple enough to jump off one tram and back onto another within minutes. There are some great architectural sights to see in Rotterdam, and the Tram/ Metro offer the best way to travel around and enjoy the city.
The only disadvantage with the Rotterdam Tram system is that RET do not produce a London Underground style 'map' of their network for tourists to use. A map can be obtained from the tourist information centre at Rotterdam Central Station, however it took some studying to understand the routes and lines (even for those people familiar with travelling on public transport it was somewhat confusing), so could be a little daunting if you had never been in the city before. That said if you did go wrong (and we did), it's simple enough to jump off one tram and back onto another within minutes. There are some great architectural sights to see in Rotterdam, and the Tram/ Metro offer the best way to travel around and enjoy the city.
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