Cultural Orientation – Part 2How to get around London

Where to go for help (e.g. banking, travel etc.)

6.00pm Salsa & food ULU Venue

Tomorrow 9.25am Meet group outside

Byron

Academic Area Tour

10.30am Academic Orientation

What you will know after this session

Transport in LondonBanking and Finance in LondonLondon Survival Tips Fun Stuff at NYUL

An Introduction to London An Introduction to London TransportTransport

London Transport GuideLondon Transport Guide

•The Underground (tube)The quickest way of travelling long distances

•BusesExtensive network, many routes run 24 hours

•TaxisConvenient and safe but expensive

ALSO

•River Boat ServicesUseful but limited service

•Suburban RailTrains throughout South-East England

•Docklands Light Railway (DLR)Driverless overground train network in East London

The London UndergroundThe London Underground

• Twelve lines, plus the DLR, divided into six zones

• Journeys are priced on how many zones you travel through

• NOT a 24 hour service- generally most trains start between 5.00am – 5.30am Mon to Fri and an hour later on weekends and public holidays.

• Last trains in Central London depart around 12.30am – 1.00am.

• Many lines are part-closed at weekends – check before you travel on https://tfl.gov.uk/

Tips:

• Stand on the right of escalators or walk on the left

• Keep your belongings with you at all times

• Mind the Gap!

The London UndergroundThe London Underground

• Comprehensive and cheaper alternative to the tube

• Ideal for getting your bearings!

• Many routes run 24 hours (an “N” before the route number signifies a night bus route)

• Most night buses start at Trafalgar Square

• Routes 9H and 15H are heritage routes, meaning you can catch the distinctive open-ended routemaster buses

• 9H runs between Trafalgar Square and Kensington and 15H runs between Trafalgar Square and Tower Hill

London BusesLondon Buses

•You should have all received an Oyster card

•Your key to London transport throughout your stay

•“Pay As You Go” ticket allows you to add value as suits your needs

•Valid on the Tube, DLR, London buses, over-ground rail (zones 1-2) – but not taxis.

•Keep it safe. You will need to buy your own, should you lose it!

•Register your card online at www.oystercard.com to protect your funds against loss and theft

What is an Oyster card?What is an Oyster card?

•You MUST touch in and touch out at the start and end of every tube journey, else you will pay the maximum fare

•You must also touch in at the start of every bus journey (careful- inspectors about!)

•Oyster Cards can only be used on National Railservices between Zones 1-6

•You can top up your Oyster Card online, or at the machines in stations

Oyster Card TipsOyster Card Tips

•Valid from September 2nd 2013 to any 18+ student in full-time education at a registered school (e.g. NYU-London)

•Gives 30% saving on any period ticket (i.e. not PAYG).

•Apply via www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets . You will need:

• A colour digital photo to upload

• Your NYU student ID (e.g. NXXXXXXXX)

• UK address (use the NYU Academic Centre)

• Your course start and end dates

• A credit or debit card to pay the £10 fee

•Card takes between 1-2 weeks to arrive to UK address given.

What is the Student Oyster What is the Student Oyster card?card?

Ticket Type Cost of Pre-Pay Oystercard fare

Single Journey, Zone 1 (Prices good from April 2013) £2.10 (cash £4.50!!!!!!)

Single Journey, Zones 1 and 2 £2.80 (peak) £2.10 (off-peak)

Day “Travelcard” off peak, Zones 1 & 2 £7.30 (price capped journey)

Day “Travelcard” peak, Zones 1 & 2 £8.80 (price capped journey)

Single bus journey at all times £1.40 (cash £2.40)

All day bus pass £4.40 (price capped journey on buses only)

 Period “Travelcard” Ticket Type

 Normal Cost With Student Oyster

Seven day Travel card, Zones 1 & 2 £30.40 £21.20 (saving £9.20)

One Month Travel card, Zones 1 & 2 £116.80 £81.50 (saving £35.30)

Seven day Bus Pass £19.60 £13.70 (saving £5.90)

One Month Bus Pass £75.30 £52.70 (saving £22.60)

Peak hours are Monday – Friday, 6.30am – 9.30am and 4.00pm – 7.00pm (excluding public holidays). Oyster PAYG fares into Zone 1 in the evening peak are charged at the off-peak rate.

Some PricesSome Prices

• All black cabs are licensed by the police

• The famous “black cabs” now come in a variety of colours

• Cabs can be hired in the street when their sign is lit; look out for taxi ranks in busy areas

• Can be very expensive, but take up to 5 passengers

• Tip around 10% or round up to the nearest pound

• A minicab should NEVER be hailed on the street but booked in advance

• Text CAB to 60835 to get the numbers of one taxi and two licensed minicab firms in the area you are texting from.

•Download the “Hail O” app which will help you to flag cabs (in your vicinity) that are registered to the scheme.

London’s TaxisLondon’s Taxis

Banking

Credit Card Chip & Pin vs. Signature Traveller’s Cheques Cash Check charges (commission)

and exchange rate Wiring money Take care when using ATMs Bank letters

Opening a Bank Account

Bank letters Choose a branch (address) Complete a form Collect Bank letterYou will need: Passport Bank letter (addressed to bank/branch) Patience Monthly chargeYou will get: Debit card/ATM withdrawals No overdraft Minimal interest

Finance

Budgeting Walk Don’t eat out - cook Plan ahead - set a budget Food shop with friends - BOGOF Eat & drink before going out Hold group meals Student Offers

Useful Stores

• Waitrose (Brunswick Centre) – Upmarket supermarket• Tesco Metro (opposite Russell Square station) –

Ubiquitous supermarket chain• Argos- Where you can buy pretty much anything!• Boots – Pharmacy, toiletries and electrical items• Primark – Cheap clothing

Eating and Going Out

• Always bring your ID with you (driver’s licence, not passport)

• For cheap theatre tickets try tkts in Leicester Square or check directly with the theatre on the day of performance (known as “Student Standby”)

• Buy Time Out magazine or check their website• Many chain restaurants offer special meal deals- register

with the website or check vouchercodes.co.uk• Toptable.co.uk and lastminute.com also offer deals

Hints and Tips

Survival Tips: Shopping and Survival Tips: Shopping and Eating outEating out

Opening Hours

• Shops & amenities generally open 9:00am – 5:00pm• Supermarkets generally stay open until 10:00pm• Larger shops have limited trading hours on Sunday• Banks and Post Offices generally open 9.00am - 5.30pm

and 9.00am - 12.30pm Saturdays• Pubs close at 11:00pm, clubs at 2:00-4.00am

Tipping

• 10% in restaurants (but check a service charge has not already been added to your bill!)

• 10% taxis or round up to the nearest pound• Tipping not expected at pubs/ bars• Sales Tax built into the price.

Hints and Tips

Survival Tips: Shopping and Survival Tips: Shopping and Eating outEating out

Break time

NOW - Free time!!6.00pm Salsa & food

Friday Group meet at Byron 9.25am