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Moving around in Poland - transportation

An alternative to renting a car would be to take a taxi. It should be noted that there is only one taxi service operating all over the country, and it can be reached on the number “919”. The dispatchers can speak Polish or English. The call for a taxi will be free of charge. There are also various city and regional taxi companies in the country. As a rule, a meter is installed in cars or the cost of a trip is calculated by the service operator. There is a rule for taxi services which is universal for all of them – that within the city limits everyone should follow the tariffs established by the companies. A trip outside the city at night (after 10 pm and before 6 am) or on holidays, will be calculated at an increased rate. Most of the time, the cost of pick-up is the same in all taxi services, and is a minimum of six zlotys. … Open

Economy roadmap of Poland

Now, agriculture accounts for no more than five percent of GDP. Nevertheless, most of the agricultural land generates products exclusively for domestic consumption. Dairy products, meat, beets, potatoes and grain are exported. The lion’s share of agricultural imports is occupied by wheat and vegetable oil. Since the end of the last century, much attention has been paid to the marine industry in Poland. Recently, the Baltic Sea makes it possible to increase the country’s total freight transportation. The annual catch of fish and seafood is about seven hundred thousand tons. … Open