http://finaltransit.com/blog/2009/09/06/marshrutka/ Priyank's notes from the road.. Sun, 13 May 2012 00:50:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://finaltransit.com/blog/2009/09/06/marshrutka/#comment-63909 Finding El Chico: hits and misses | Final Transit Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:30:26 +0000 http://finaltransit.com/blog/?p=1688#comment-63909 [...] love traveling in the lowest class of collective transport – a minivan, collectivo, combi, marshrutka, sherut or whatever they may be called – the vehicles that start only when full and stop [...] [...] love traveling in the lowest class of collective transport – a minivan, collectivo, combi, marshrutka, sherut or whatever they may be called – the vehicles that start only when full and stop [...]

]]> http://finaltransit.com/blog/2009/09/06/marshrutka/#comment-39906 Priyank Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:25:45 +0000 http://finaltransit.com/blog/?p=1688#comment-39906 haha, yes I know some people who do that.. in fact when I was tired, I used to ask strangers (usually bikers) for a ride home! haha, yes I know some people who do that.. in fact when I was tired, I used to ask strangers (usually bikers) for a ride home!

]]> http://finaltransit.com/blog/2009/09/06/marshrutka/#comment-39733 Urban Indian Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:19:19 +0000 http://finaltransit.com/blog/?p=1688#comment-39733 I can relate to ur love for public transport and hatred for the private. To this day, I prefer giving a lift to fellow travelers on my way to the office as I hate to travel alone. :-) I can relate to ur love for public transport and hatred for the private. To this day, I prefer giving a lift to fellow travelers on my way to the office as I hate to travel alone.

]]> http://finaltransit.com/blog/2009/09/06/marshrutka/#comment-39562 Catherine Palace : Travel Blog Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:27:45 +0000 http://finaltransit.com/blog/?p=1688#comment-39562 [...] from St. Petersburg, and we hopped on one early in the morning. This is an ideal one day excursion. Marshrutka (shared van) can be hailed from outside Moskovskaya Metro station and they take about 30 minutes [...] [...] from St. Petersburg, and we hopped on one early in the morning. This is an ideal one day excursion. Marshrutka (shared van) can be hailed from outside Moskovskaya Metro station and they take about 30 minutes [...]

]]> http://finaltransit.com/blog/2009/09/06/marshrutka/#comment-13210 Priyank Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:47:49 +0000 http://finaltransit.com/blog/?p=1688#comment-13210 Oh cool, I think it offers a great cheap alternative, especially in countries that are not car-intensive. :) Oh cool, I think it offers a great cheap alternative, especially in countries that are not car-intensive.

]]> http://finaltransit.com/blog/2009/09/06/marshrutka/#comment-13130 Celine Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:14:15 +0000 http://finaltransit.com/blog/?p=1688#comment-13130 In Egypt, there are such ''shared taxis'' in Alexandria and Luxor. In Egypt, there are such ”shared taxis” in Alexandria and Luxor.

]]> http://finaltransit.com/blog/2009/09/06/marshrutka/#comment-12825 Priyank Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:06:39 +0000 http://finaltransit.com/blog/?p=1688#comment-12825 I must say that driving is pretty good. Ofcourse nobody will stop for pedestrians even if you are crossing the street, LOL!! But I didn't feel like praying to Gods to protect my life from the driver... a good sign ;-) I must say that driving is pretty good. Ofcourse nobody will stop for pedestrians even if you are crossing the street, LOL!! But I didn’t feel like praying to Gods to protect my life from the driver… a good sign

]]> http://finaltransit.com/blog/2009/09/06/marshrutka/#comment-12053 Zhu Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:51:31 +0000 http://finaltransit.com/blog/?p=1688#comment-12053 And how is the driving? I'm curious! And how is the driving? I’m curious!

]]> http://finaltransit.com/blog/2009/09/06/marshrutka/#comment-11972 Stolovaya No. 17 » Final Transit : Travel Blog Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:58:24 +0000 http://finaltransit.com/blog/?p=1688#comment-11972 [...] Stolovaya No. 17 This post is part of a series of travelogues narrating my trip to Russia. Here are the other posts! « Previous post: Marshrutka [...] [...] Stolovaya No. 17 This post is part of a series of travelogues narrating my trip to Russia. Here are the other posts! « Previous post: Marshrutka [...]

]]> http://finaltransit.com/blog/2009/09/06/marshrutka/#comment-11796 Priyank Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:15:23 +0000 http://finaltransit.com/blog/?p=1688#comment-11796 Thanks Bob! Its so fascinating how people live so differently in different places... Thanks Bob! Its so fascinating how people live so differently in different places…

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