Public transport in Amsterdam requires the use of an OV-Chipcard — a paper or plastic credit card-size ticket with en embedded memory chip designed to be read by ticket readers on board public transport vehicles.

For most tourists, day- or multiple day tickets are the best deal. They entitle you to unlimited travel through Amsterdam – day and night – by tram, bus and metro. »

Tourists and expats – both in plentiful supply in Amsterdam — will rejoice when a plan for Amsterdam’s public transport system to start providing information in English, instead of just Dutch, goes into effect.

The plan is part of an effort to make the city more accessible to foreigners. However, a suggestion to provide an English-language police service point was turned down. »

Starting today, Amsterdam citizens 65 years and older can use the city’s public transport system free of charge until the end of May.

The city hopes the free transport will inspire the elderly to get more involved in social activities as a way to combat social isolation. »