Canberra - Post Report Question and Answers
Are local buses, trams, trains or taxis safe and affordable?
Safe, middling priced. They don't come far enough into the suburbs, nor do they run very often in most non-downtown areas. Bus lines do not connect to the Sydney train. You can walk the two large blocks from the north side to the Murray bus (which also has a direct airport stop in Sydney). Taxis and Ubers are safe. Read up on sitting up front when alone here -cultural norm. - May 2023
Yes and yes. We used taxis, ubers, buses and trains - all lovely, clean and affordable (though not cheap - just "Australia" affordable). - Aug 2020
All are safe, all are expensive. The train only goes to Sydney. - May 2012
Safe, but not always convenient. Local public transport leaves a lot to be desired. Taxis are prohibitively expensive. Buses and trains to Sydney and Melbourne are great. - May 2011
Yes, but not cheap. - Dec 2010
Safe yes, but not convenient--some neighboorhoods don't even have bus service. This is a hard city to be in without a car. - Nov 2010
Trains are the best way to get between major cities. They are very cheap, comfortable and reliable. - Apr 2010
Public transportation is widely available, but you still need to have car here -- especially if you have little ones. Shopping areas and housing are far apart. - Oct 2009
Taxis are expensive and often not reliable. No trains and bus system is fine if it goes to your neighborhood. - Apr 2009
