St. Petersburg - Post Report Question and Answers
Are local buses, trams, trains or taxis safe and affordable?
All are available and safe. The metro and buses are less than a dollar to take around the city and both are safe (as long as you are aware of your surroundings and personal belongings). Taxis/Uber are also quite affordable and reliable. - Apr 2017
Public buses and vans are plentiful and regular. Mind super crowded buses as this is how much pick pocketing takes place. Don't stand on a street corner and expect a taxi to come by. It's easier to order them online. You can select the type of car needed and know how much the fare will be depending on your destination. - Feb 2016
Metros are safe and taxis from the center of town and other popular expat/tourist areas are also safe. Taxis are not metered so you need to agree upon a price before getting in the vehicle. Gypsi taxis are not a good idea for a single female unless you speak good Russian, and not a good idea to use alone at night. If you use the same common sense you would use in a large American city, you should be OK. - Aug 2011
