Tickets can be bought at the Uzbekistan Airways ticket agency opposite the Hotel Russia on Shota Rustaveli in Tashkent. There are two train stations in Tashkent - North and South. Passengers should store valuables under the bed or seat, and should not leave the compartment unattended. The Republic of Uzbekistan is served by a reasonable road network. Traffic drives on the right.
Services connect all the major towns within Uzbekistan.
Taxis and cars for hire can be found in all major towns. It is safer to use officially marked taxis, although many taxis are unlicensed. Travellers are advised to agree a fare in advance, and not to share taxis with strangers. As many of the street names have changed since independence, it is also advisable to ascertain both the old and the new street names when asking directions. Cars can be hired by the trip, by the hour or by the day or week.