tram questions

After reading a few guidebooks, can anyone tell me:

do trams automatically stop at all stops or must one stick an arm out to ensure it stops?

And, by the way, what is the correct way of sticking arms/hands out for trams (and buses, and taxis), as I know it can differ in some countries?

When on the trams, do they automatically stop at all stops or must one press a button so the driver knows to stop?

Also, I read that some buses you have to press a button inside to open the door to leave. Is this the case on trams too?

ta, wanna know as much detail as poss before travelling round the eastern side.

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%26gt;do trams automatically stop at all stops or must one stick an arm out to ensure it stops?

It does not auomatically stop. You make yourself visible to the driver, then it will stop. No %26quot;arm sticking out%26quot; necessary - I have only seen such a thing in Belgium.

%26gt;And, by the way, what is the correct way of sticking arms/hands out for trams (and buses, and taxis), as I know it can differ in some countries?

Thumb up and out for a taxi. No arm gestures for trams or buses.

%26gt;When on the trams, do they automatically stop at all stops or must one press a button so the driver knows to stop?

You have to press a button. The buttons are distributed everywhere in the tram. If a red sign %26quot;Zug hält%26quot; or just %26quot;Halt%26quot; or %26quot;stop%26quot; (it differs) shines above the driver%26#39;s cabin, stop has already been requested.

%26gt;Also, I read that some buses you have to press a button inside to open the door to leave. Is this the case on trams too?

Yes. The same on most subway or S-Bahn trains too.

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hi classic

i agree with altameros advise

i found the tram and train system one of the best i have ever experienced .

trams run every few minutes and when combined with the busses you can get everywhere very easily

even from tegel airport i would recommend not getting a cab and just use public transport

your best bet is to get the day pass which was 3 euro when i was there(05).its for train ,tram and busses unlimited allday travel BUT please as in most european cities the onus IS ON YOU to validate your ticket on boarding and i did notice quiet a few times undercover transit cops checking tickets were validated .the fine i think is somewhere in the 50 euro price range so dont forget !

good luck

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make sure you press the %26quot;stop%26quot; button early enough, so that the driver won%26#39;t go past your stop by accident.

oh, and the day pass is 5.60 € as of now, but it%26#39;s still worth it. for longer stays i%26#39;d recommend to buy a weekly pass (around 25 €) with which you can ride all kinds of public transportation (buses, trams, s-bahn, subway and local express trains within the city limits of berlin).

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thanks, again you%26#39;re all very helpful.

Will get the 3 day travelcard when there.

Another question about the tram routes - does tram number one go all the way from Alexanderplatz to Weissensee Jewish cemetery?

If not, which tram/s do go there from Alexanderplatz?

And, coming back, which tram/s can I get from that cemetery to (or very close to), Oranienburger Strasse or August Strasse? Is it possible to just catch one tram without having to change/walk/wait around?

thanks again.

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