Taxis
As cab drivers go, the ones in Vilnius are pretty civilized but not always models of honesty and good manners. Be sure the taxi meter is working and make sure you’re not charged the night rate during the day. Many taxi drivers drive like bats out of hell, so a seat belt, if you can dig one out of the back seat, is advisable.
Ekipazas: tel. 1446. Highly recommended! English-speaking operators, cheapest rates, reliable, no minimum distances or fees.
Kabrioletas: tel. 1445. People movers for large groups.
Martonas: tel. 240-0004 or 1422. Highly recommended! Well-kept cars, good rates.
Mersera: tel. 278-888 or 1421.
City Transit
Everything you’d want to know about the public transport system, and some, is at the city’s official site, www.vilniustransport.lt; if you have access to the Net, this is a good place to get your feet wet; the site includes full timetables in English. Bus and trolley bus tickets can be purchased at most newspaper kiosks for 80 centu a piece; you can get monthly passes for about 40 litas.
Be prepared to get squashed during rush hour. You can avoid the crush by taking city mini-cabs at 2 litas a ride. You can flag them down anywhere on the street. They let you off anywhere along their designated route. www.minibus.lt
