Sydney - Post Report Question and Answers
Are local buses, trams, trains or taxis safe and affordable?
Super safe and clean. Buses are less reliable, but the metro and trains run like clockwork. The worst problems you face with public transportation is that sometimes schedule changes aren't well-communicated in advance, and many places in Sydney are far from a metro stop, forcing you to take a train to a bus. Public transport is not as cheap as some US cities, but still affordable. Ubers and taxis abound, though the quality of driving is a bit iffy. Calling an Uber isn't always reliable. Most people who live here own a car, which makes getting around and getting out of the city infinitely more convenient. Sydney is NOT as bike-friendly as it would appear. Motorists aren't always super considerate of pedestrians or bikers, and I've seen some close calls. - May 2023
Yes. Many Consulate employees don't own cars because public transport is so widely available and well run. Uber, Didi, and other ride share services are also here. - Dec 2020
Safe? Yes. Comprehensive? Yes. Expensive? Yes. Plan on spending anywhere from USD 2.50-6.00 per trip (via train, bus, or ferry). - May 2018
All great and convenient. Not cheap - I pay around US$45 per week. - Mar 2015
Yes, safe and affordable. - Nov 2014
Safe, absolutely! Taxi drivers are mostly honest, and buses and trains are almost on schedule and relatively inexpensive (for Sydney). Expect to pay $3.50 AUD for a one-way train ticket. A train ticket to the airport will set you back $15-AUD. - Sep 2012
The public transport network is extensive, generally safe, and somewhat affordable. Taxis are plentiful, but somewhat expensive. - Jun 2010
