SUMMER 2012 This booklet contains important information and sightsee ing ideas. In case of an emergency please contact: Syracuse University Emergency Phone (24hr): 07957 473 159 The equivalent number for 911 in the UK is 999. Syracuse University London Program Faraday House 48-51 Old Gloucester Street London WC1N 3AE Tel: 020 7400 9310 Getting Around London The first thing to say is Watch O ut!! As you will have noticed the traffic i s on the opposite side of the road. Please remember to be aware of this especially if you are out in the evening. Take extra care of bus lanes and cycle lanes. Remember to look both ways when you cross the street – traffic in the UK has the right-of-way. Travelling on The Tube When you get on the Tube you will go through security g ates. You need to touch your Oyster Card on the reader before it will open. When you exit the Tube please remember to touch your Oyster Card onto the reader – even if the gate is already open – otherwise you may pay an extra charge. When you are using escalators, stan d on the right-hand side or walk on the left. You will often be travelling during ‘rush hour’ which is from 8-9:30am and 4:30-6:3 0pm. Stations will be very busy; trains will be pack ed with people. Be particularly aware of your personal belongings during this time. Travelling by Bus When getting on a bus touch your Oyster Ca rd on the reader located by the driv er. There is no need to touch a reader when you exit the bus at bus journeys are charged on a flat-fare basis. Travelling by Taxi You will see the traditio nal London Black Cabs around the city . Taxis for hire have an orange l ight at the front saying ‘FOR HIRE’ – you will need to put your arm out to hail a taxi and they should stop if it is safe for them to do so. You will need to speak to the driver through the passenger w indow to alert them where you would like to go before (s)he opens the doors. NEVER get into an unlicensed taxi – e.g. if they approach you on the street or when you exit a bar or club. If you cannot locate a London Taxi use the yellow CabWise Card supplied in your Orientation Pa ck - Send a text/SMS with the word ‘HOME’ to 60835 and you will get the number of a local licensed minicab company.
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