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What transport is used in Moscow?

Types of transport in Moscow Bus is the most popular and most commonly used type of transport after the underground. First buses appeared in the city before the Revolution of 1917; nowadays 18 bus fleets operate over a thousand various routes. Buses can carry you within the city and to the Moscow suburbs.



In 2026, Moscow boasts one of the most efficient and technologically advanced public transport systems in the world, centered around the iconic Moscow Metro. The Metro handles over 9 million passengers daily and is famous for its "palatial" stations and incredible punctuality, with trains arriving every 90 seconds during peak hours. In addition to the subway, the city uses the Moscow Central Circle (MCC) and the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD), which are high-speed commuter rail lines that connect the suburbs directly to the city center. For surface travel, the city has successfully replaced almost all traditional buses with a massive fleet of Electric Buses (Electrobus), making it one of the largest electric bus operations in Europe. Taxis and "e-hailing" apps like Yandex Go are ubiquitous and very affordable, often arriving in under 3 minutes. Furthermore, the city has integrated all these modes into a single payment system using the "Troika" card or "Face Pay," allowing residents and visitors to navigate the massive metropolis with a single tap or a biometric scan, reflecting the city's commitment to modernizing its infrastructure for the mid-2020s.

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