Metro card plus a rented scooter beats a door-to-door cab
About a third of the fare on a daily commute.
Why it works
Cab pricing is worst in exactly the traffic the metro skips. Splitting the trip puts the long leg underground and pays only for the last two kilometres.
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Travel & commute›Local transport
Buy a multi-day transit pass instead of single tickets
Break-even is usually just three or four rides.
Free · 2 min—
Safety
Travel & commute›Local transport
Match the number plate on the app to the cab before getting in
Ten seconds of checking beats an entirely wrong ride.
Free · 1 min—
Travel & commute›Local transport
Check the fare estimate in the app before you confirm a ride
Confirms the price before you are committed, not after.
Free · 1 min—
Travel & commute›Flights
Wear your heaviest items instead of packing them
A jacket and boots on your back don't count toward the bag's weight.
Free · 2 min—
Travel & commute›Flights
Book directly with the airline, not a third-party reseller
Same price more often than not, and the airline can actually help when something goes wrong.
Free · 0 min—
Travel & commute›Trains
Bring an empty refillable bottle for a long train journey
Station and onboard water is priced for a captive audience; the platform tap isn't.
Free · 1 min—