Yellow submarine in... sorry... tram in Riga.

Brīvības street towards centre

Barona street

Two already earlier reported new low floor trams.

New trams

This summer new trams started to rotate in certain routes. I have not tried them out yet.

Hi

Just wave a bit to cheer them up.

Vanšu Bridge

There are rumors that bridges will have tolls. Hope it won't happen.

Sent in by Edgars Lubarts.

Central Market

You can see the access ramp to the Central Market underground storage. When Riga receives Northern winds and the water of Daugava river is blown back from Baltic see, the water is up to where you can see those vans.

New trolleys

In this is photo it's not just trolleys that are new. The method of advertising OLive (what ever that is) is sort of a novelty as well. The banner is put on a mobile trolley that can be moved around or parked anywhere in the city.

Accordion

Elderly people gather at the bus stop either to hear a song or just wait for their transport in Jugla.

Circus

Long time, no circus. I hardly remember the last time I went there, but I remember, that it was fun. But takeing into account that everyday we can hear government's monkey-bussinnes news, makes me feel like in circus each morning.

Yellow label

Ghostly windows sometimes reflect on the streets and pavement on a sunny days like this.

Umbrella

Riga has not seen a rain drop in last two weeks.

Purvciems

Waiting in the Bus Stop in a sunny, but chilly morning

Stop

Kalnciema street bus stop just before the Kalnciema bridge.

Bus No 52

If you look closely you can see the new electronic ticket scanners that will come into use from 1st of March.

Tram depot

Tram depot is still lightened with decorations. It is so strange still very pleasant to see such a remote corner tuned up for cheerful atmosphere.

Movement in the street

Everything is in motion on Kr. Barona str, even the old tram that keeps rolling and carrying passengers. It is in perfect condition - keeps the speed up with the new models and has never been overtaken by any of them :)

Emergency Services

There are different type of emergency services in Riga - water, gas or transport related. This truck is carrying doctors of public transport system. They look after tram and trolley cables as well as accidents where public transport is involved. There are many urban legends surrounding them and I will leave it to you to investigate the matter further:)

Zemitani

Train station Zemitani by the bridge with the same name.

Tram

Public transport is organized quite well in Riga. Buses, minibuses, trolleybuses and trams connect city centre with all remote living areas. The ticket costs 30 santimes, which is fare enough, so lot of people use this service. After six o'clock many people need to return from work, so the car is full.