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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.
False (B)
The first metro line in Almaty is 45km long.
The first metro line in Almaty is 45km long.
False (B)
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.
False (B)
The metro system in Almaty runs from north to south.
The metro system in Almaty runs from north to south.
Buses are the least popular form of public transport in Almaty.
Buses are the least popular form of public transport in Almaty.
800 of Almaty's buses use petrol for fuel.
800 of Almaty's buses use petrol for fuel.
There are five trolley bus routes in Almaty.
There are five trolley bus routes in Almaty.
The city's new trolley buses use diesel for fuel.
The city's new trolley buses use diesel for fuel.
You can hire a bike for a month in Almaty.
You can hire a bike for a month in Almaty.
The first metro line in Almaty opened in 2001.
The first metro line in Almaty opened in 2001.
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.
The metro system in Almaty runs from east to west.
The metro system in Almaty runs from east to west.
Buses are the most popular form of public transport in Almaty.
Buses are the most popular form of public transport in Almaty.
800 of Almaty's buses use electricity for fuel.
800 of Almaty's buses use electricity for fuel.
There are more than 200 trolley bus routes in Almaty.
There are more than 200 trolley bus routes in Almaty.
The city's new trolley buses use electricity for fuel.
The city's new trolley buses use electricity for fuel.
You can hire a bike for a year in Almaty.
You can hire a bike for a year in Almaty.
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.
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.
