Other common ways of traveling include getting around by taxi, Uber, biking and especially walking. Berlin's 12 districts are woven together by sidewalks, so it's a very walkable city with beautiful views of different buildings and parks along the way. Of course, you can always drive your own car, but this is much less common than other modes of transportation. The legal driving age here is 18, which is two years older than the legal driving age in the United States. Do you all think this is a good idea?
As an outsider who comes from a small town, it can be hard to figure out the public transportation system. There are a plethora of tickets to buy and places to buy them. I buy the VBB-Umweltkarte (VBB-environment card) for €59.10 (about $66.50) each month, which allows me to ride any mode of transportation from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 a.m.
There are no rules posted unless you search for them, which can be challenging if you don't speak the language. Sometimes the public transport systems are so busy that there is barely any room to stand while waiting on the platform or riding the trains.
The most interesting aspect of riding Berlin's transport is the validation system. Once you buy your ticket, you must stamp it. However, there are no gates or guards enforcing the rules.
