London 'easiest city to get around'

London: Easiest city to get around, according to a survey
12 April 2012

Those stuck in traffic jams or held up on the Tube might not believe it, but London is the easiest city in Europe to get around, according to a survey of travellers.

The UK capital was also voted the most exciting European city as well as the most overpriced, the poll by the TripAdvisor company found.

In contrast, Birmingham was voted the most boring European city as well as the least romantic.
The results were based on responses from 3,523 European travellers, including 778 Britons. The travellers reckoned that among European
cities:

- Venice is the most romantic, while Athens is the dirtiest

- Zurich is the cleanest and Stockholm is the safest

- Lisbon is the most underrated while Paris, followed by London, is the most overrated

- Paris has the least-friendly locals, followed by London

- Istanbul is the hardest to get around, while Paris has the rudest cab divers and Rome the friendliest ones

TripAdvisor spokeswoman Emma O'Boyle said: "It's encouraging for everyone involved in London's tourism industry that, despite the concerns around cost, the city is regarded by European travellers as a vibrant and accessible destination.

"Undoubtedly the buzz around next year's Olympics has contributed to London being crowned Europe's most exciting city, and we fully expect this momentum to continue into 2012 and beyond."

A Transport for London spokesman said:

"Our staff work around the clock to provide Londoners and visitors with the quick, easy and reliable network they expect from a world-leading city.

"The past year has also seen us reviving the suburban rail network, linking it to the East London Line to create London Overground, and rapidly expanding the hugely popular Barclays Cycle Hire scheme.

"More improvements and upgrades are in the pipeline, as the Mayor and TfL continue to make the case to Government for further investment and work to ensure London's transport network is fit for the future."

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