TRANSPORTATION IN NORTH CYPRUS
If you do not wish to hire a car or go on excursions
then the other option is LOCAL TRANSPORT, which consists of Dolmus
and Taxis.
DOLMUS
(Which translated means ‘stuffed’ and you’ll
understand why when you board one!) They are usually minibuses or
old stretch Mercedes which connect most of the major villages and
towns and they run from morning until early evening, about every
half hour. However the driver will go when he decides to, so make
sure you ask him what time he returns. We do not want you to get
stranded somewhere! To stop them just wait on the side of the road
and flag them down. To get off just shout that you’d like
to get out, e.g.: “LA Beach Please!” as you are nearing
the destination. For longer journeys, i.e.: Kyrenia – Famagusta,
see the Kombos office just by the roundabout in Kyrenia.
TAXIS IN NORTHERN CYPRUS
These are readily available and run 24 hours a day.
Your reception/bar/restaurant or wherever you are at the time will
always call you one. The prices adhere to a set tariff and the only
increase is in fares taken after Midnight. Always ask how much the
fare will be before beginning your journey. It is best to specify
if you would like a large taxi because some of the Mercedes can carry
up to 7 people at once. Our recommended taxis are Mr
Sertaç 0542 859 2875 in Kyrenia area and Mr Taner 0542 851
6956 in Famagusta area.
DRIVING IN THE T.R.N.C.
Cypriots drive on the left and the rules of the road are much the
same as in the United Kingdom:-
The 3 Cs = CARE, COURTESY & CONSIDERATION.
 UK
or International Driving Licence held for a minimum 3 years. Must
be 25 years or over.
The volume of traffic is generally light (compared to the UK) though
it may get busier at weekends. Drivers here tend not to use their
indicators quite as consciously as on the Continent, so be aware
of the vehicle in front of you suddenly disappearing off to the
left or the right! Horns are quite merrily used especially when
overtaking.
The speed limits are displayed in KMs. A rough guide is:- in towns
and built up areas 40 km (25 mph) and on the roads outside 65 km
(40 mph). The Police do patrol these restrictions and it is fairly
common to find groups of them on the sides of the road ‘armed’
with radar guns. WATCH YOUR SPEED.
Drinking and Driving restrictions
are strict. Do not drink and drive.
If an approaching car flashes its lights, it is actually a warning,
e.g. maybe you are waiting to turn off the road and the car flashes,
it DOES NOT mean proceed as in the UK, it means “WAIT! I am
coming through and am not going to stop.” It is illegal to
talk on the telephone whilst driving. Eating whilst driving is also
illegal.
Mountain Roads Whilst some of the
mountain roads now have tarmac and make a very pleasant drive, most
are still tracks used by the forestry commission. You should only
attempt these roads in a 4 wheel drive vehicle. If in doubt, please
check with the office or hotel receptionist before your journey.
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