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Public transportation

Local Transportation in Poland is on a fairly well developed, with an extensive network of buses and trams (and subway in Warsaw). Each city has a different system of ticket fares, so the best solution is to get familiar with the regulations on official public transport websites (see below). In most cities you can buy tickets from machines inside buses and trams (automat biletów) using a contactless card payment. You don't get a paper ticket; if an inspector asks, allow them to scan the card you used for payment.  There are also ticket machines on the street at major bus and tram stops. These accept cash (coins and notes) as well as cards, and issue paper tickets.  You can also buy paper tickets from newspaper kiosks like Ruch or Relay or from street stalls around the central stops. You are responsible to validate your ticket once you get on the bus or tram – if you don’t, you may get a fine from a ticket inspector (inspections happen rarely, but tend to be quit...