Berlin Taxis
Mar 5, 2008 | 9:02 pm
#1
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Berlin Taxis
I'll be in Berlin next week and there is a full transit strike. Does anybody know about the taxi situation in Berlin, will I still be able to get the cab from the airport in reasonable time?
Also should I worry about getting back to the TXL in the morning from Marriott Teltow? Heavy traffic or lack of taxis?
Thanks
Also should I worry about getting back to the TXL in the morning from Marriott Teltow? Heavy traffic or lack of taxis?
Thanks
Mar 6, 2008 | 12:56 am
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I'll be in Berlin next week and there is a full transit strike. Does anybody know about the taxi situation in Berlin, will I still be able to get the cab from the airport in reasonable time?
Also should I worry about getting back to the TXL in the morning from Marriott Teltow? Heavy traffic or lack of taxis?
Thanks
Also should I worry about getting back to the TXL in the morning from Marriott Teltow? Heavy traffic or lack of taxis?
Thanks
The only suggestion I can make regarding transportation is call the Hotel and have them arrange for a pick-up and drop off. This way you are covered, it might cost more, but I imagine you could always see if you can find a Taxi once there that will agree to take you to go back and you could cancel the Hotel car , but do inqire when you call to arrage with the Hotel if you can cancel the return and by when.
Mar 6, 2008 | 1:30 am
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The TXL bus is one of the buses that is running during the emergency transit plan (in 20 minute intervals).
http://www.bvg.de/index.php/de/Bvg/D...rsnetz+der+BVG
In addition, at least for now (the train drivers' union has announced the possibility of strikes beginning Monday), the S-Bahn will be running as normal.
http://www.bvg.de/index.php/de/Bvg/D...rsnetz+der+BVG
In addition, at least for now (the train drivers' union has announced the possibility of strikes beginning Monday), the S-Bahn will be running as normal.
Mar 6, 2008 | 2:42 am
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I was in Berlin yesterday, and had no problem getting a taxi to the airport (THF in my case). We did book it the day before (knowing there was going to be a public transport strike) but saw plenty of empty taxis go past our hotel while we were waiting for our prebooked one. Things were remarkably normal in Berlin yesterday - we expected to see lots more cars on the road but there weren't; everybody must have either used the S-Bahn or cycled to work.
Of course if the S-Bahn goes on strike as well (it's on the cards) things could be different.
Of course if the S-Bahn goes on strike as well (it's on the cards) things could be different.
Mar 7, 2008 | 4:38 pm
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http://s-bahn-berlin.de/aktuell/2007...hen_streik.htm
The Ringbahn (circle line) will run in 30 minute intervals, the S45 and S85 will not operate, and all other S-Bahn lines will operate in 60 minute intervals.