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Almaty has a well-established metro system that has been operating for decades.
Almaty has a well-established metro system that has been operating for decades.
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The first metro line in Almaty is 45km long.
The first metro line in Almaty is 45km long.
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Almaty is the first city in central Asia to have a metro system.
Almaty is the first city in central Asia to have a metro system.
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The metro system in Almaty runs from north to south.
The metro system in Almaty runs from north to south.
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Buses are the least popular form of public transport in Almaty.
Buses are the least popular form of public transport in Almaty.
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800 of Almaty's buses use petrol for fuel.
800 of Almaty's buses use petrol for fuel.
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There are five trolley bus routes in Almaty.
There are five trolley bus routes in Almaty.
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The city's new trolley buses use diesel for fuel.
The city's new trolley buses use diesel for fuel.
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You can hire a bike for a month in Almaty.
You can hire a bike for a month in Almaty.
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The first metro line in Almaty opened in 2001.
The first metro line in Almaty opened in 2001.
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Almaty is the only city in central Asia to have a metro system.
Almaty is the only city in central Asia to have a metro system.
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The metro system in Almaty runs from east to west.
The metro system in Almaty runs from east to west.
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Buses are the most popular form of public transport in Almaty.
Buses are the most popular form of public transport in Almaty.
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800 of Almaty's buses use electricity for fuel.
800 of Almaty's buses use electricity for fuel.
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There are more than 200 trolley bus routes in Almaty.
There are more than 200 trolley bus routes in Almaty.
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The city's new trolley buses use electricity for fuel.
The city's new trolley buses use electricity for fuel.
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You can hire a bike for a year in Almaty.
You can hire a bike for a year in Almaty.
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You have to pay for a bike even if you return it before 30 minutes.
You have to pay for a bike even if you return it before 30 minutes.
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Study Notes
Almaty's Transportation System
- Almaty has a metro system, which is the second in central Asia, with the first line opening in 2011.
- The metro line is 11km long and has nine stops, running from Raiymbek Batyr in the north to Moskva in the south-west.
- In the future, there will be three metro lines covering 45 km.
- The metro system is popular, with 45,000 people using it every weekday.
Bus System
- Buses are the most popular form of public transport in Almaty, with 160 bus routes.
- Buses are useful for traveling to villages outside the city.
- 800 of Almaty's buses use gas for fuel, reducing pollution.
- The city has introduced real-time information on bus locations, making it easier to plan journeys.
- The city plans to buy electric buses in the future to reduce pollution and emissions.
Trolley Bus System
- There are eight trolley bus routes in Almaty, with 195 new buses.
- The city recently bought new trolley buses, which are comfortable and environmentally friendly.
- Trolley buses use electricity, not petrol or diesel, making them a more sustainable option.
Bike Rental System
- Almaty has a bike rental system, with around 50 bike stations and over 250 bikes.
- Bike stations are located near metro stations and on main streets.
- Bikes can be rented for 30 minutes or up to a year, with free rental for under 30 minutes.
Almaty's Transportation System
- Almaty has a metro system, which is the second in central Asia, with the first line opening in 2011.
- The metro line is 11km long and has nine stops, running from Raiymbek Batyr in the north to Moskva in the south-west.
- In the future, there will be three metro lines covering 45 km.
- The metro system is popular, with 45,000 people using it every weekday.
Bus System
- Buses are the most popular form of public transport in Almaty, with 160 bus routes.
- Buses are useful for traveling to villages outside the city.
- 800 of Almaty's buses use gas for fuel, reducing pollution.
- The city has introduced real-time information on bus locations, making it easier to plan journeys.
- The city plans to buy electric buses in the future to reduce pollution and emissions.
Trolley Bus System
- There are eight trolley bus routes in Almaty, with 195 new buses.
- The city recently bought new trolley buses, which are comfortable and environmentally friendly.
- Trolley buses use electricity, not petrol or diesel, making them a more sustainable option.
Bike Rental System
- Almaty has a bike rental system, with around 50 bike stations and over 250 bikes.
- Bike stations are located near metro stations and on main streets.
- Bikes can be rented for 30 minutes or up to a year, with free rental for under 30 minutes.
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Explore the transportation system in Almaty, including its metro and bus systems, their routes, and future development plans.
