“Accessible” Way to the Metro – Longest Diversion Ever?
If you travel by wheelchair or with a pram and want do get on the Prague metro at the station Vltavská, you will have to count with a diversion that looks really ridiculous on...
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Prague’s Narrowest Alleyway Needs a Pedestrian Light
The weirdest alleyway of Prague is located not far from the Vltava river and Charles Bridge, on the Castle side. It connects the street U Lužického Semináře with a little courtyard on a lower...
Satnav Sends German Car On a Staircase
A romantic trip through snowy Prague has ended with an unexpected adrenaline rush, Metro reports. Apparently, some satnav devices are not quite ready for the intricate road layout of Prague. Source of photo:...
Do-It-Yourself Public Transport
On Tuesday, passengers lent a hand to push-start their tram. The train (model Škoda 15T, weighing 42 metric tons) had stopped exactly at a dead point between two overhead wires.
Well-Intentioned One-Way Road
Also in Prague, one-way roads are increasingly made accessible to bicycles in both directions. No doubt, a commendable step. Looking at the street signs, however, something doesn’t feel quite right…
The Eyes of Law That Never Sleep
The Municipal Police of Prague would like to remind all drivers that even a gas explosion does not prevent them from punishing traffic offenders. Note: The authenticity of this announcement and of the photo...
Tram Stop with Living Room Charm
Yesterday at the tram stop Strossmayerovo náměstí. Anyone care for a nap while waiting for your connection?
Bike to Heaven
Now you can contribute to a new memorial for Jan Bouchal – “Bike to Heaven” by Krištof Kintera. The organizers say they still need around Kč200,000 (roughly US$10,000) for silver-coating the lamp post, transport...
X-Mas Timetable
The town hall has to save money. And where better to do that than on public transportation. This timetable, however, looks rather absurd.
Kafka on Prague, Revisited
Artists call them claws while drivers use to call them wheel clamps. Poster by reSITE
A Bus Route With a Loop
I owe this one to Ropid: They have discovered a Prague bus line (108) from Bílá Hora to Veleslavín where you – instead of 5 minutes – go 23 minutes, the reason for it...
