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How to use google maps for arrival time, etc, WHILE ON public transportation?
Set the departure time in the past a little before you started the trip. This will produce your current trip as a result and the projected arrival time.
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What function does the chip in a Deutschlandticket have?
The chip contains a digital representation of the ticket and some information about the ticket owner. According to VDV eTicket Service, the chip contains the following information:
Name
Gender
Date ...
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What function does the chip in a Deutschlandticket have?
The chip cards are actually made according to the eTicket Deutschland standard, so they can be used where the standard is used
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How to use google maps for arrival time, etc, WHILE ON public transportation?
Forget Google Maps and download the Transit app.
This app, in particular the Transit "Go" feature, understands the concept of you being on a public transport vehicle, and will give details ...
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Amsterdam 2 day pass validity
Bus 397 is operated by Connexxion (but to make things more confusing, the buses have the red “R-Net” livery that is shared between several operators and not the white/green livery of regular ...
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How to use google maps for arrival time, etc, WHILE ON public transportation?
I used this method in Japan, with train, metro and buses, but I think it is applicable everywhere with a good coverage by Maps:
Once you are on the bus/train, calculate the route using public ...
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Is Suica better than PASMO?
Functionally they are the same, but in terms of convenience, Pasmo is better. In terms of long-term cost savings, Suica may be better.
Both cards have an automatic top-up feature, and with Pasmo you ...
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How do I get from Leixões to Ribeira?
In the end. We booked a Tuk Tuk which picked us up from the cruise terminal and gave us a tour of Porto. Very enjoyable. Plenty of stops.
If I was on my own or with people my age or younger I would ...
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Amsterdam 2 day pass validity
If you need to be able to reach Nieuw Vennep and want to have a 2-day ticket you could also look at the Amsterdam region travel ticket
It's 31.50 euro for 2 days and is valid for:
All metro, tram and ...
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How to use google maps for arrival time, etc, WHILE ON public transportation?
It is much better on Android than iOS. Here is what I do:
If I am already on the bus/train/tram/subway, I only have to 'reset' the leave/arrrive by time and that should show me where I am at the ...
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How to use google maps for arrival time, etc, WHILE ON public transportation?
Set the Departure location a little bit ahead of your current location (i.e. tell it you're standing at the next bus stop / tube stop / train station).
This will produce the extension of your current ...
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