Drinking and driving is strictly prohibited. Heavy fines are imposed if traffic police smell alcohol on a driver's breath. An International Driving Permit is necessary. Kyiv's metro is clean, cheap and efficient, though it runs less frequently than it once did. Buses and trolleybuses are extremely crowded and are best avoided.
Taxis are available.
State-owned taxis have yellow and black signs on the roof and are metered. Some shared taxis and minibuses exist on fixed routes. Hitchhiking is very common, although not recommended. Travellers can indicate the need for a lift and the driver will take them to their destination cheaply by Western standards, but prices should be agreed in advance.