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Fare inspection
Transit systems tagged with fare inspection in Mike's authored notes.
Berlin Tram
Berlin · Tram
Traveler notes on Berlin Tram: the east-side surface layer, BVG tickets, and why trams matter beside the U-Bahn and S-Bahn.
Berlin Tram
Berlin · Tram
Berlin U-Bahn
Berlin · Metro
The Berlin U-Bahn: BVG tickets, AB/ABC zones, ungated validation, U5 across the center since 2020, the U7 airport-bus link, and how it splits work with the S-Bahn.
Berlin U-Bahn
Berlin · Metro
London Transit
London · Metro
London on one fare: the Tube, DLR, Elizabeth line, and Overground, contactless and Oyster, Heathrow and City airport links, and step-free access that varies by station age.
London Transit
London · Metro
Munich Tram
Munich · Tram
Traveler notes on Munich Tram: MVV/MVG tickets, surface movement around the center, and why the tram complements the U-Bahn rather than replacing it.
Munich Tram
Munich · Tram
Munich U-Bahn
Munich · Metro
Traveler notes on the Munich U-Bahn: MVV/MVG tickets, honor-system validation, U3/U6 for Olympiapark/Schwabing, and why the airport is S-Bahn instead.
Munich U-Bahn
Munich · Metro
Paris Métro
Paris · Metro
Traveler notes on the Paris Métro: one of the best networks anywhere for getting around, cramped and stair-heavy with bags, and mid-switch from paper tickets to the Navigo Easy card and phone app.
Paris Métro
Paris · Metro
Rome Metro
Rome · Metro
Rome Metro, three lines: A for the Vatican and Spanish Steps, B for the Colosseum and Monti, C to the center since 2025, plus how to pay with ATAC Tap&Go.
Rome Metro
Rome · Metro
Vienna Tram
Vienna · Tram
Traveler notes on Vienna's tram network: Ringstrasse surface movement, Line D, lines 1 and 2, and why trams matter beside the U-Bahn.
Vienna Tram
Vienna · Tram
Vienna U-Bahn
Vienna · Metro
The Vienna U-Bahn: five lines since 1978, U4 and U6 built on Otto Wagner's 1898 Stadtbahn, near-total step-free access, and the S7/CAT airport link to Wien Mitte.
Vienna U-Bahn
Vienna · Metro