Editing Padova (section)

== Going around Padova ==

To reach your host, you might need either to walk or take a bus. 

=== By tramway and bus ===

Padova public transportation system (run by [http://www.apsholding.it/mobilita APS-Mobilità] is based on one tramway line northbound-southbound (frequency 4 minutes - temporarily every 8 minutes, that is way faster than buses on that route) and several bus lines that usually run from 7 till 20, only a few run until midnight. A ticket for 75 minutes and unlimited changes for tram and bus costs 1€ (1,50€ if taken onboard). A daily ticket costs 2,70€. A weekly ticket is 9€ (reduced for students 6€), but you need an ID photo.

To reach your CouchSurf host, this [http://www.apsholding.it/mobilita/pagina.asp?ind=mappa/mappa.html map] could be useful.

=== By bicycle ===

[[File:Bicicletta.png|80px|left]] When touring the city, using the bus is not a must, because distances are short and you can see better the city on foot or by bike. A convenient option is to use the bike, the most favorite mean of transport among Padova's students and not only. Some hosts have more than one bike and they might lend it to you (check the [[Padova#Padova CS bike sharing project]]). You can find a map of the bike lanes in the center [http://www.padovanet.it/allegati/C_1_Allegati_5174_Allegato.pdf here] and in the whole city [http://www.padovanet.it/allegati/C_1_Allegati_5178_Allegato.pdf here].

==== Bike rental ====

At the moment Padova doesn't have a bike sharing service (yet), but at the bike parking in Piazzale Stazione (railway station, right side) you can rent bikes for some hours or even days. You have to give a deposit of 50€ and the fares are:
* 1 hour: 3 €
* each additional hour: 1 € 
or
* 1 day: 6 €
* each additional day: 3 €

Padova Card holders have a 20% off discount on the fares. The lock will be provided together with the bike. For any information you can call +39 049 8759608 or check [http://www.padovanet.it/dettaglio.jsp?id=9888 here] (in Italian).