Amsterdam Transport Company
Public transportation is very popular in Amsterdam and the main public transport services are provided by GVB. It is a public transport company of Amsterdam that runs bus services, trams services, metro services as well as ferry services in the city and its surrounding areas.
Operating since 1900, GVB caters to not only the locals of the city but also a large population of travelers who visit Amsterdam. The GVB has established a wide and efficient network of public transportation in Amsterdam. It has its central office on Arlandaweg.
GVB Services
The transportation network formed by GVB in Amsterdam consists of 17 tram lines, 4 metro lines and a large number of bus routes. The tram is one of the most convenient modes of transportation in Amsterdam. The tram lines connect places in the southern, western and eastern regions of the city with the Central Station. Running at regular intervals of 10 minutes, the trams are available everyday from 9am to 7pm.
Buses run by GVB of Amsterdam, are available every hour during the weekdays and every half hour during the weekends. It is not only within the city that the buses run, but they also serve the places surrounding the city. Night buses provided by GVB run along 9 routes. They depart from the Central Station and connect several areas within the city as well as in its surrounding region.
For traveling to the city center or to the Amsterdam Arena, the metro, controlled by the GVB is the best option. It is fast and connects the suburbs of Amsterdam with the city center. Ferry services along a number of water routes are also provided by GVB.
Travel Passes
Passes provided by the GVB permit unlimited traveling hours to the tourists in buses, trams, metro and ferries. Tourists can obtain Amsterdam card (the most widely used travel pass in Amsterdam) from GVB offices at the train stations.
The GVB strives towards increased efficiency and passenger satisfaction. The transportation network operated by GVB in Amsterdam makes traveling in the city a cheap and hassle free affair and a wonderful experience.
